The Beauty of Women in Philippine Government

I am fascinated by the power and influence of women in Philippine government. I know I risk getting caught up in gender wars, but it seems to me appropriate to recognize this peculiar circumstance. How did it come to pass that women, in a substantially Catholic nation, would rise so broadly to positions of authority. … Continue reading →

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The President’s State of the World Address (SOWA)

Good evening distinguished guests and senators. My name is Joe America, and I’m a straight-shooting blogger in the best Filipino tradition. President Aquino had a date tonight and so he has asked me to stand in for him to present what will become an annual gala event, the “State of the World Address”. His instruction … Continue reading →

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Mar Roxas, Ping Lacson and Grace Poe

I’m early in the filtering process of trying to decide who would make a good presidential candidate to oppose the likely run of UNA’s Jejomar Binay for 2016. My thinking is a little thin at this point, but I have to start somewhere. So kindly allow me to think out loud . . . and … Continue reading →

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When the Philippines Plays, the Nation Burns

Nero fiddled as Rome burned. Filipinos are dancing and singing – and arguing – as the nation muddles forward . . . divided and wasting $billions. It struck me as a lightning bolt the other day how superficiality leads to the argument and divisiveness that we see everywhere in the Philippines, from the barangay election … Continue reading →

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Of Hong Kong and Dignity

Hong Kong is starting a program of sanctions to punish the Philippines for declining to apologize, state-to-state, for the botched bus massacre in 2010. The Philippines has expressed its regrets and condolences to the family members, which is a step short of admitting state culpability in the massacre. Hong Kong wants the Philippines to accept … Continue reading →

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