Authors
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Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Cha Coronel Datu
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Juana Pilipinas
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Karl Garcia
- Before Colonization: The Maritime, Networked, and Layered Foundations of the Philippines
- MIGRATION, REINTEGRATION, AND LABOR MOBILITY IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Why the Philippines Keeps Entering Global Value Chains Without Fully Climbing Them
- We Are Not Starting From Scratch: A Note on Continuity, Constraint, and National Learning By Karl Garcia
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giancarloangulo
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JPilipinas
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karlgarcia
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JoeAm
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The Foundations of Patriotism
One of the concepts I struggle to express is a clear description of the kind of sacrificial patriotism found in the United States that runs through the entire broad population, versus the pride-based (self-interested) patriotism in the Philippines. U.S. patriotism involves a willingness to give of oneself to help the nation. It seems to me … Continue reading
Manifesto for the Liberated Filipina
Okay, my friends. This one will get dicey because yours truly, Joseph August America, is going to give the women of the Philippines some important advice. It is dicey because you are likely to question my credentials, being that I am not a woman. And I am not a Filipina. But look, I’ve got the … Continue reading
Joe Am Deletes a Comment
Sometimes our aspiration for high ideals goes astray. The introduction to The Society of Honor, up there at the top of this page, tries to express an ideal, an openness to expressions pro or con on any issue, without need to descend to personal insult. After all, personal insult is rather like people washing dirty … Continue reading
A Reader’s Guide to Americans
A cross cultural experience is fascinating if addressed in good spirit and with open mind. It is hell if we object and reject that which differs from our own history and patterns. My enlightenment on things Filipino comes from living in this carefree and gorgeous country. The American Look, to a Filipino Some readers who … Continue reading
A First Class Philippines: President Benigno S. Aquino III
This call is being made at least 10 years before history will reveal its truth. President Noynoy Aquino is a first class President. He is representing the Philippines in ways it has never before been represented, the way it needs to be represented. Honestly, with power, capability, courage, intelligence and good intent. Perfectly? Ahahahahahaha. I … Continue reading
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The Society of Honor by Joe America 