De Lima vs Duterte, Round 8

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Leila De Lima has always been for justice and human rights. Rodrigo Duterte has always been for himself, brutally. The two are like Batman and The Joker, a classic battle between good and evil. We have watched it play out like a time-lapse boxing match for 15 years now. … Continue reading →

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Liberal is not a political ideology

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Philippines is in such political turmoil that it’s hard to write into it. I had to scrap a blog that would make no sense if Senator Sotto is not able to hold the Senate in the hands of the honest. So this article is impromptu, for discussion until … Continue reading →

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The Philippines is no longer chopped liver

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Philippines is alive and well, front and center, gaining traction, and lookin’ good. The Philippines is no longer chopped liver. “Um, hey Gemini, explain that idiom.” With much of the world in turmoil and generating hate, the Philippines is moving away from hate to sense, stability, and peace. … Continue reading →

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Philippine democracy is looking surprisingly good

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The seismic shift of leadership in the Philippine Senate this week was stunning. The pro-China, pro-Duterte cabal was identified as destructive and yanked from power. Their abuses were offensive to the old-timers who prefer respect and tradition. The old timers gathered together those offended by Senate President Escudero and … Continue reading →

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Robredo and Trillanes

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America How do we deal with our inability to get the Philippines honest and productive? We are inclined to complain, grouse, whine, snivel, weep, pray, or bitch and moan because others, such as Leni Robredo and Sonny Trillanes, won’t do what we want them to do. Well, I think we … Continue reading →

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