Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Juana Pilipinas
Karl Garcia
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JoeAmHey Babycakes, pass me that wrench, eh?
One of the things that amazes me about the Philippines is the ingenuity of the maintenance men around here. I say men because I have never seen a Filipina mechanic. I did see a woman pedaling one of those for-hire tricycles the other day. One among a thousand or so. Some of the coconut trucks … Continue reading
Dogs and the Joy of Anger
We got a German Sheppard puppy a couple of months ago. He is approaching six months now, almost full size. He has an established hierarchy of people around him. I am number one because when he was little I would play with him and pet him and talk to him whereas everyone else would just … Continue reading
When a Nation’s Leaders are Puppets of Culture
Two incidents developed this past week that drove me up the wall. They had me muttering out loud: “GIVE ME A BREAK!” “My God, is there no hope for this place?” “Is there no pride in excellence around here?” I’ve taken two days to calm down . . . sorta . . . I root … Continue reading
The Amazing Filipino Ability to "Deal with It"
I see on the weather charts that typhoon activity is picking up. It’s that season. Every day I check out the satellite photo supplied by NOAA. I think it is done by one overworked guy. Occasionally he sleeps, so the photo doesn’t change on those days. But he is always on the job before typhoons, … Continue reading
Waving the White Flag of Subservience on Independence Day
It struck me today that the Philippines is not a bold nation in the sense that it flies majestically high on grand ideals. Oh, yes, I know Filipinos are bold, but more inclined toward a reckless kind of bold, like staging coups or shooting people or marching in the street. It is the kind of … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 