Hackers, Spammers and Priests

I have always admired those who adhere to an “ideology”, for it reflects a discipline, a commitment, to an intellectual principle. Now, sometimes the whole effort goes wrong, as did the Soviet Union’s communist ideology. But still, it beats a chaotic system of no profound definition, like  . . . well, like that of the … Continue reading →

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Philippine Media: The Lay of the Land

This blog is a little different, as I search for order rather than meaning. Indeed, many of you may already know these media, but it is a process of discovery for me. I have read repeatedly about Philippine news reporting being shallow and sensationalist. But it has only lately crystallized in my mind how damaging … Continue reading →

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Top 12 Filipino Entertainers: The Criteria

Philippine’s number 1 entertainer? JoeAm is banned by law from having an opinion about election candidates. This is a recent discovery thrust by the Immigration Chief into Joe’s brain along with a blunt deportation threat.  So half of Joe’s material is gone, poof. I mean, we all like down and dirty political mud slinging, piling … Continue reading →

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The Tipping Point to Philippine Prosperity

Source: The Inquirer I read a strange article in the Inquirer last week. The headline read: “Widespread Philippine indifference towards overseas Filipinos“. The point of view was from those who attended the “2nd Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora” in late February in Makati. Neglect was the main mien of the party as President … Continue reading →

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"Dear Joe"

The Greatest Living American Dear Joe, “Who is the greatest American alive? Is it President Obama? Hugh Hefner? Donald Trump? Or Bill Gates?”  Edgar Fascinating question, Edgar. “Greatest” is a relative term, of course. For boxers, the greatest is Mohammed Ali unless you live in the Philippines. See? Relative. President Obama is the greatest American … Continue reading →

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