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 →

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

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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BAKIT MAY RESPETO AKO KAY PANGULONG AQUINO?

Translation of Joe’s Jan 20 blog by Dee. Further editorial suggestions are welcome. Walang perpektong presidente. Kailanman ay walang isa, magpakailanman wala kahit isa. Maaari nating banggitin ang mga Pangulo na sa pangkalahatan ay nagkamit ng mataas na alang-alang ng mga tao, at ang mga iba pa na tumanggap ng mababang pagsasa-alang-alang ng sambayanan. Paano … Continue reading →

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