The Office of the Eye of the Bull

Posted by JoeAm on March 5, 2013 · 48 Comments 

Originally published March 5, 2013; republished March 17, 2013. This has been one of JoeAm’s most popular blogs. It was withdrawn due to potential violations of COMELEC rules for engagement in elections by a foreigner. Comments pertaining to political parties and their principals or candidates have been removed. Support of the President is non-political. It … Continue reading →

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Bemoan or Build; a Choice

Posted by JoeAm on November 10, 2012 · 43 Comments 

I’ve noticed there is a natural drive toward negativity in most blogging commentaries. We editors and commenters all seem to drift inexorably toward the anti-agenda of complaint and criticism. Even this blog, this editor. I was smacked upside the head about this in reading a fine testimonial to Kim Henares  by Filomeno S. Sta Ana … Continue reading →

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Philippine Patriotism: The Absence of Humility

Posted by JoeAm on November 1, 2012 · 18 Comments 

I will write two blogs as follow-up to the article I wrote a few days ago entitled ” A Philippine Ethical Value: Subservience“. This one will deal with the absence of humility in Philippine-style democracy and a subsequent article will deal with aspects of living called “grace, wisdom and confidence”. I’ve often struggled to discern … Continue reading →

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Libel and Onion Skin

Posted by JoeAm on September 22, 2012 · 15 Comments 

This is not a legal forum. It is just a guy full of opinions trying to figure out how the Philippines works. This whole episode about the libel provision of the Cybercrime Act is fascinating. Libel is one of those crimes that is extraordinarily difficult to prove because the prosecution must show intent to harm. … Continue reading →

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To Readers: "I double dog dare you!"

Posted by JoeAm on July 4, 2012 · 23 Comments 

A reader had the following comment regarding my April blog about Filipino ego: “From my 3 year experience here in the Philippines, I completely agree with you. I’m surprised you were [not] flooded with hate mail. Because that always happens to me if I speak up about certain issues.” The ego article link is here. … Continue reading →

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