Responsible Parenthood. Responsible President?
President Aquino has inadvertently put the HR Bill splat on the front page, the front burner, the front of every concerned Filipino’s mind. His SONA was a fine speech, truly. He is confident, capable and rightfully proud of his administration’s achievements. The Philippines is on the rise . . . Who knows what he really … Continue reading
A First Class Philippines: Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr.
The announcement of the Philippine Department of Tourism’s new slogan in 2011 received a great deal of attention, not all kind. The most severe criticism was that the slogan had been used by another country back in the 1950’s. Therefore, it did not demonstrate originality. “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” The slogan generated a … 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
OMG! We’re ALONE!
I’ve read a couple of headlines in popular media that basically take the stance that the Philippines is “alone” among Asian nations in opposing the aggressiveness of China. “Poppycock!” I say. “Poppycock!” China has succeeded in making the Philippines SEEM alone. Score 10 points to China for dividing the Asean meeting this past week. It … Continue reading
Blood and Glory, Words and Worry
China is a huge pain in the ass. This is a nation with its brain striving for right-minded ideals like cooperation, freedom, capitalism and wealth while its feet are rooted in the wrong-headed cements of autocracy and thuggish self absorption. Here are the three national zones of water defined in the United Nations Convention on … Continue reading