Category: Development

Millions of pesos stolen in pork scam; now billions could be stolen under the BBL

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Millions of pesos stolen in pork scam; now billions could be stolen under the BBL

The recently published report from the Commission on Audit (COA) has confirmed what some of us have suspected all along: the current Philippine government’s policy to uplift the status of the poor could be a scam for government officials to pocket public funds. The report is also a good case against the proposed Bangsamoro Basic…

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Crime, Development, Government, Politics, The South

Traditional Pinoy Media and the Platonic Cave

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Traditional Pinoy Media and the Platonic Cave

I was quite of fond of studying philosophy back during my college days and one of the main topics I will probably never forget is the one about the Platonic Cave. It was an idea postulated by the philosopher Plato and it is by far one of the most widely discussed and debated topics among…

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Culture, Development, Education, Lifestyle, Media, Religion, Society

#Uber ‘legalisation’ in the Philippines: Seeing through the Silicon Valley hype

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#Uber ‘legalisation’ in the Philippines: Seeing through the Silicon Valley hype

Of course, Silicon Valley would be rejoicing. One of their own, ride sharing network operator Uber, has recently been granted legal status in the Philippines. This development offers a ray of hope for embattled Uber which has been subject to strong pushback across Asia thanks to public transport operators, specifically taxi fleet operators, who feel…

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Development, Lifestyle, Tech Talk

Renaming of the NLEX to Cory Aquino Expressway: Adding insult to national injury

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Renaming of the NLEX to Cory Aquino Expressway: Adding insult to national injury

Yesterday’s world-changing breaking news was that Philippine Congress gave the green light to renaming the North Luzon Exrpessway (NLEX) the “President Corazon C. Aquino Expressway” (CAEX)… “If favorably passed into law, it will constantly remind us of the noble deeds of the late President especially for the poor, and inspire our people to emulate her…

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Development, Government, Politics, Society

Filipinos and their Squatter Mentality culture

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Filipinos and their Squatter Mentality culture

Whether it be Moros demanding the “right” to carve out big resource-rich chunks of Mindanao and call it their very own autonomous Sharia-governed Islamic paradise or actual squatters that are, well, squatting on property owned by law-abiding tax-paying people, the argument of choice fielded by apologists of these “oppressed” communities is that they are “victims”….

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Culture, Development, Education, Society

Does the Philippines Need a Savior?

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Does the Philippines Need a Savior?

Okay ladies and gentlemen, here’s a big question for the Filipino people. Do we need a savior? Do we need an honest-to-God miracle to save us from our predicament? With the up and coming elections of 2016, it becomes a question of the utmost urgency because we know that the Philippines isn’t exactly in a…

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Crime, Culture, Development, Economy, Education, Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

A Culture of Exploitation

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A Culture of Exploitation

Greed has always been a big problem here in the Philippines, from the criminal syndicates that now run the country to the media moguls that dumb down the people. Almost always, it is the Filipino people who suffer and, at the end of the day, it’s almost like no one even cares anymore. However, upon…

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Civics, Crime, Culture, Development, Economy, Education, Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Society

The Search for Pinoy Heroes…

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The Search for Pinoy Heroes…

In the wake of Manny Pacquiao’s defeat at the fists and quick footwork of Floyd Mayweather, I find myself cringing at the reaction of so many Pinoys who can’t seem to accept our champion’s defeat. Instead of simply coming to terms with how the fight ended, countless spectators insist that Manny was cheated, injured or…

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Crime, Culture, Development, Economy, Education, Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Science, Society