My Presidents

I consider myself blessed. I have two presidents, and both of them are good people. After GW Bush and GM Arroyo, or course, just about anybody would be a step up. But both of my presidents are major steps up. Like big, like constructive. Like way up. Let me tell you a little bit about … Continue reading

Mariano, the Accidental Artist

Perhaps this is an unfair blog. Perhaps it is not right to select out one contributor to the discussion threads at The Society of Honorand parse his work. But I intend neither to condemn nor idolize, complain nor advise, admire nor despair. Well, maybe some admire. Mariano Renato, or MarianoRenatoPacifico, or Renato Pacifico, or any … Continue reading

How Can Catholic Rightists Call Themselves Pro-Life?

Guest Article By Andrew Lim UNHOLY ALLIANCE Recent developments point to a forming alliance between the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and far right Filipino politicians who reject the RH bill. Jose Descallar, staff of Michael Velarde ( Buhay party list representative) said this after the re-election of US President Barack Obama: “If … Continue reading

Whine Not!

The real Philippines? Be patient. Let me have my little tantrum, then we can try to put some sense to it at the end.We westerners tend to see the Philippines as a really whiny place, a place where face is more important than truth, and posture more important than performance. My positive attitude lasted one … Continue reading

Oh My Dios! Senator Miriam is Quoting Latin Again!

The original headline for this article was going to be “Grow Up Philippines!”, but this is the new, positive JoeAm doing the writing. I would like to commend Senator Santiago for her use of Latin in describing the legalities surrounding the dumping of trash into coastal waters. It provides Filipino school kids with a sterling … Continue reading