China knows how things “work” in the Philippines
Indeed, the Chinese know how thing “work” in the Philippines. They have, after all, been prominent figures in Philippine industry since the Middle Ages. They know enough to fly above …
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Will IKEA be good for the Philippine economy?
Filipinos are excited about news that Swedish furniture retail giant IKEA will soon be opening in the Philippines. The question is, where will IKEA be sourcing its merchandise? “Activists” have …
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Filipinos have no right to complain about fuel prices because they have no right to drive
Why did the Philippines grow a car culture to begin with? Filipinos can neither make cars nor fuel them using their own domestic resources. They neither have the roads on …
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Blame on Duterte government for Ph peso depreciation UNFOUNDED
Many “activists” allied with the Yellowtard-led Philippine Opposition have been screeching about the slide of the Philippine peso against the US dollar — hinting that this is indicative of mismanagement …
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Filipino-style ‘labour activism’ makes Filipino workers poorer rather than richer
Filipinos would like to think they are “pro-poor” and “pro-worker”. Yet, this is a society where many of its most vocal “influencers” maintain lifestyles propped up by cheap labour. And …
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Filipinos’ concern over a depreciating peso is due to a pathetic dependence on imports
A depreciating peso wouldn’t really be an issue if Filipinos are able to produce what they consume and sell what they don’t consume to an export market. The trouble is, …
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Let jeepney drivers go on strike — PERMANENTLY
Filipinos once had the opportunity to be weaned off these clunky poor excuses for public transport. But that was several decades ago. That opportunity has passed. Today, Filipinos need to …
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Duterte vs drugs, Gina Lopez vs the mines: Next up: Who will KILL the jeepneys?
Gina Lopez is one badass government official. Unlike most government officials, she is beholden to no one — not even her own parents who she left at 18 to do …
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