Greed in America, Joy in the Philippines

What is the energy that drives capitalism? I’ve called it greed in the past because I don’t know a better emotional word, one that is directed toward aggressively acquiring something, one packed with energy. It is a drive for material gain, an obsession, really, of executives and employees working hard and smart to compete and earn more … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Philippine Government

When trolls run for President

Social media has changed the world. Attention spans are shorter, emotions erupt in a flash, ignorance is passed around as fast as electricity can fly, and politics is dumbed down to headlines, sound bites and tweets. Newspapers and television networks peddle trials and titillations. We are witness this year to two elections, one in the … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Politics

The Islamic Renaissance, in the Philippines

  by Lance Corporal X This article isn’t so much about the BBL, the MILF or Muslim Mindanao. It’s about the decline of Islam, resulting in a very specific opportunity for the Philippines and Muslim Filipinos. It is in keeping with the spirit of Joe’s first article (“Our own intellectual Truth Commission starting with the … Continue reading →

Filed under Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion

The American US$18 trillion debt – a Rube Goldberg machine

This article is in response to many who have asked in this Society blog, as well as in Filipino internet chatter, why is the Pnoy administration taking on foreign loans instead of in local currency which the govt can repay simply by printing peso because it has the ability to print since it has monetary … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, USA/Americans

A tale of two photos

Filed under China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans