"Well Done Mr. President"

By now I’m sure you’ve read about the Philippines rising in the corruption rankings provided by Transparency International. And perhaps you’ve read the anti-propaganda diminishing the importance of the ratings. “They are just perceptions, and they are wrong!” “105th is still corrupt!” “President Aquino is a braggart, claiming this as his achievement.” You know, I … Continue reading

Bible Update: The Book of Maude

The Bible is many books in one. It is a historical treatise, albeit one built on a lot of allegory and story. It is a text book. It is a recitation of moral law, or how we can live in God’s image. And it represents civil law for the time it was written. It is … Continue reading

The Seven Commandments of Secular Ethics

Guest Article by Edgar Lores In the blogosphere, there has been much discussion about religion and ethics.  These observations have been made: Filipinos observe a variety of religions, with Roman Catholics (81%) being in the majority followed by Protestants (6%) and Muslims (5%). Despite the religiosity of the Filipino, with 92% professing belief in a … Continue reading

JoeAm Preaches a Sermon

Brimstone Joe? Good morning my friends, it is a joy to be here today. Let us pray. “Our Father, we gather here today to honor Your Work on earth, a work that is partly done, and which you have left for us, free of will, to complete. You remain a Mystery to us, and that … Continue reading

Ellen Tordesillas Goes Anti

Even good friends occasionally need a whack upside the head. Ellen Tordesillas is actually not my friend. I don’t know her. Never met her. But she is a blogging colleague, sincere in her work, pro-Philippines day and night. Her heart is good. She writes about opera and the passing of good people. I read her … Continue reading