Philippine Media: The Lay of the Land

Posted by JoeAm on March 20, 2013 · 51 Comments 

This blog is a little different, as I search for order rather than meaning. Indeed, many of you may already know these media, but it is a process of discovery for me. I have read repeatedly about Philippine news reporting being shallow and sensationalist. But it has only lately crystallized in my mind how damaging … Continue reading →

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"Dear Joe"

Posted by JoeAm on March 16, 2013 · 21 Comments 

The Greatest Living American Dear Joe, “Who is the greatest American alive? Is it President Obama? Hugh Hefner? Donald Trump? Or Bill Gates?”  Edgar Fascinating question, Edgar. “Greatest” is a relative term, of course. For boxers, the greatest is Mohammed Ali unless you live in the Philippines. See? Relative. President Obama is the greatest American … Continue reading →

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Electioneering and the Blogging Foreigner

Posted by JoeAm on March 15, 2013 · 78 Comments 

I have been silenced . . . Philippine Immigration has made clear that foreigners are not to engage in Philippine elections in any way. Not even open our mouths or tap our keyboards. Immigration has announced that it will deport foreigners who violate Section 4 of COMELEC Resolution 9615: Resolution 9615, SECTION 4. Prohibition against Foreign … Continue reading →

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Internet Invasion: "The Reds Are Coming!"

Posted by JoeAm on March 11, 2013 · 28 Comments 

The blogging discussion about the Sultan’s Sabah escapade has morphed. When the incursion first began, a vocal alliance of strange bedfellows spoke loudest. We saw Muslims seeking satisfaction for years of neglect allied, strangely, with Filipino uber-patriots seeking expansion of Philippine territory to include what appears rightfully to belong to the Philippines, if you look at … Continue reading →

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Bias: Care and Feeding of the Beast

Posted by JoeAm on March 1, 2013 · 30 Comments 

Blogger Ellen Tordisillas has come to be a fascinating case study for me. I’ve written several blogs about her.  I’m perplexed because I hold her to be a reasonably reasonable and well-intentioned person, yet we come down on opposite sides of the opinion line on many issues. Furthermore, I don’t think she is pursuing a … Continue reading →

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