A First Class Philippines: Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr.
The announcement of the Philippine Department of Tourism’s new slogan in 2011 received a great deal of attention, not all kind. The most severe criticism was that the slogan had been used by another country back in the 1950’s. Therefore, it did not demonstrate originality. “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” The slogan generated a … Continue reading
Pictures That Are Worth a Word or Two
It struck me as I was reading a comment offered by reader Cha that the picture of the Philippines that we see from viewing television news or newspaper reports or blogs is highly distorted. It does not present an accurate picture of the Philippines. Indeed, because of its inaccuracy, reflected in our joint ignorance, buying … Continue reading
JoeAm Chickens Out
This blog is a substitute article for the one I am too afraid to post. As you know, this JoeAm character uses his words sharply. He is like the American at a fiesta party who will not get out of your face and insists on telling you what’s on his mind, even if you don’t … Continue reading
Duck! TESDA, a branch in the eyeball.
Have you ever gone hiking with friends through the forest and the person in front of you lets fly with a branch that hits you in the face? That’s what visiting some web sites is like. There is the forest, there are the trees, and there are the web sites that obsess over the branches. … Continue reading
OMG! We’re ALONE!
I’ve read a couple of headlines in popular media that basically take the stance that the Philippines is “alone” among Asian nations in opposing the aggressiveness of China. “Poppycock!” I say. “Poppycock!” China has succeeded in making the Philippines SEEM alone. Score 10 points to China for dividing the Asean meeting this past week. It … Continue reading