Who among the VP candidates are actually running for President, and who is running for VP?

Did you parse that headline for grammar? Did you notice the plural and the singular expressions of the verb “to be”? That’s highly important. It’s what this blog is about, actually. As you know, this blog is now famous, attracting Chinese trolls like flies on a karabao’s back and notable readers like politicians to donations. Where … Continue reading

Makati Business Club evaluation of government agencies

The Makati Business Club (MBC) does an annual assessment of the performance of 64 government agencies and offices. It is not a statistically reliable survey, as it represents the experience, knowledge and impressions of only 67 of the Club’s 400 members, but if two heads is better than one, for sure, 67 is better than … Continue reading

Marcos revisionism – (Part II) Half-truths and fallacies of Marcos

Note: this article is rich with historical facts and perspectives on a matter of considerable argument; where deductions are made, they are solely the opinion of the writer. Readers are advised to apply their own judgment or seek further information on contentious issues. JoeAm __________ by Chempo Most of those who subscribe to the transgressions of the Marcos … Continue reading

Marcos revisionism – (Part I) Time to sound the alarm

w By Chempo Herminio Disini was a Marcos crony and golfing pal back in the 1970’s. He was the guy Westinghouse used to whisper some magic words into Marcos’ ears to snatch the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant deal out from under the nose of General Electric. From  two GE power plants worth US$650mm, the Philippines … Continue reading

Takuza, Tagay at Kung Bakit May Tulog si Mar Roxas

w ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva (The Society of Honor blog was started and is managed by Joe America, an eponymous nom de guerre for an American man who has a love affair with the country. It is a group blog of Philippine matters and issues, sometimes written by Filipinos in-country or abroad but mostly by … Continue reading