President Marcos loves the Philippines

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Let me build out the context here then we can get back to my observation that President Marcos loves the Philippines. Let me add up front that this article does not score the President on his achievements, nor does it mean I am his apologist. For those so thin-skinned, … Continue reading →

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How to be smarter than other people

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We are smarter than some, not as smart as others. In today’s environment we have special challenges. Bullies define smart as power, the ability to make others squirm or give up. Muscle smarts. Well, I personally think that is not actually smart because it casts pain upon others, it … Continue reading →

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Praise the Philippines for a change

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The world is a mess. The Philippines is not. I know you will object because you spend most of your time complaining. My advice is, push reset. If you don’t stick up for the Philippines, who will? The Philippines has character, great people, beautiful lands and seas, a sound … Continue reading →

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The opposition needs a leader and should choose a mayor

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Here are two profound facts (in my opinion, heh heh): The opposition needs a leader NOW to begin piecing together a winning coalition from good governance LGU heads and left/liberal groups (refer to tab above “2028 Coalition”). Unfortunately, Leni Robredo showed that putting a campaign together late severely limits … Continue reading →

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‘Rope a dope’ as a Philippine defense strategy

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Most older Filipinos know Muhammad Ali well. He fought Joe Frazier in the “thrilla in Manila” in 1975. In 1974 he fought George Foreman in “The rumble in the jungle” in Zaire, Africa. What a pair of fights. What a boxer, that Ali. In the Zaire fight he deployed … Continue reading →

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