How America Gave Us RH and the Church
This picture has nothing to do with anything.It’s just a good picture. I hear the harsh words of the Catholic Church toward President Aquino and Secretary Roxas about their backing of the RH Bill. It rings as a mocking echo of the anger the Church felt toward Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal in 1886. … Continue reading
On Probation: Chief Justice Maria Lourdes A. Sereno
JoeAm has been running a series of articles focused on “A First Class Philippines”, working his way past the sensationalist media which tend to focus on flaws and the anti-thugs who relentlessly tear down the Philippines and anybody who objects to their obnoxious line. It is too early to rate newly appointed Chief Justice Maria … Continue reading
Manifesto for the Liberated Filipina
Okay, my friends. This one will get dicey because yours truly, Joseph August America, is going to give the women of the Philippines some important advice. It is dicey because you are likely to question my credentials, being that I am not a woman. And I am not a Filipina. But look, I’ve got the … Continue reading
Hit and Run Dads and Other Scurrilous Dogs
You know, much of Philippine culture differs from Western norms. I can deal with it fine. I may crab or write blogs, after all, I have to write about something. But I deal with it because it is my choice to be here. Smoke, rudeness, slanderous neighbors, killer chickens, tuba drunks, cheating, religious hypocrisy, pollution, … 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