BBL, MILF, BIFF, PNP, AFP, CIA and ISIS

As with many topics, I don’t have full knowledge or complete conviction in my opinions. I put one version out here, as close as I can get to what I think is right, and leave it to the discussion to correct or re-aim the matter. This one I will break into two components: (1) the … Continue reading →

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

Education, kids and the culture of impunity

I ask this as follow-up to questions that Society member Juana Pilipinas fired up about how to end submission as a way of life that feeds into the culture of impunity here in the Philippines. How do we get to candid expression focused on reason, not emotions? In the Philippines, emotions seem bi-polar, swinging widely between: (a)  insecurity, fear or … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government

Free Mayor Jun Jun Binay!

Free Mayor Jun Jun Binay!   I agree with Senator Nancy Binay, today’s meeting of the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon Committee) was a farce. The committee on accountability was wholly unaccountable. Here’s who showed up: GUINGONA III, Teofisto L. (Chairperson) TRILLANES IV, Antonio “Sonny” F. PIMENTEL III, Aquilino “Koko” … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

A quick look at what the Boy Scouts lost on the Alphaland joint venture

Thanks to commenter parengtony at Raissa Robles’ top blog for the suggestion that we look at the Alphaland-Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) joint venture in Makati from a financial standpoint to put some order to things. I’d like to do a quick and rough sizing of the deal. Let’s look at: The history of … Continue reading →

Filed under Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Silence, the dark shadow of impunity in the Philippines

I so very much appreciate the comments people make in the discussion threads to the articles posted here. They inspire my thinking. The points made in different comments at different times often come together to spark an idea. It is a form of mental combustion. Alas, I can’t always recall where the ideas came from and can’t … Continue reading →

Filed under Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Economy, Philippine Government