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JoeAmFood fight in the National Village!
Search “BINI Filipino snacks” on any social media platform, and you will find tons of stuff. Everyone and their uncle talks about it. Even Pugad Baboy cartoonist Pol Medina has had the dog Polgas chime in on his behalf. “From Pugadlawin to Pugad Baboy” is a chapter in a history book. Filipinos, even in 1986, … Continue reading
What does the Philippines dream of?
This is not about the Philippine dream, which probably doesn’t exist, even as the Philippines certainly dreams of many things, and one good way to see those dreams is through the stories that Filipinos like best. In the Philippines, a lot is felt more than thought. Intellectuals and reformist politicians often aren’t in touch with … Continue reading
The Arrogance of the Righteous
Righteous Brothers My thanks to “J” at The Nutbox for couching the Sabah conflict a while back in terms that make impeccable sense. That discussion inspired this article. Perhaps I will say much the same thing, in far less eloquent words. My views herein are shaded by the knowledge that the Righteous Brothers, a popular singing … Continue reading
The Office of the Eye of the Bull
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 It was withdrawn due to potential violations of COMELEC rules for engagement in elections by a foreigner.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
"Ambition" Is Not a Bad Word, nor Is "Unity"
I recently wrote a blog as if I were making a speech for President Aquino. As I went through the reader comments, it struck me that the tenor of my speech was very different from what you would ordinarily hear from President Aquino or any other Philippine leader in a popular speech. The typical Philippine … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 