China’s goals

Posted by The Society of Honor on December 6, 2018 · 108 Comments 

By JoeAm My sources of information are spread around the globe, a giant spider web, each node a listening post. One source is a particularly intelligent student of the Philippine condition and he warns me that the Philippines is in bed with the wrong dragon. Given that he spells realise with an ‘s’ I think … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Electrification and Decarbonization – what’s going on

Posted by chemrock on December 5, 2018 · 63 Comments 

By Chemrock This is the second part of a trilogy on electricity in Philippines split into: – The first part (Philippines Electricity Tariff Decoded) dealt with the high electricity tariff which showed that politics, corruption and competency issues are always inherent in the delivery of essential services. – This second part deals with the low … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Paano Natin Pauunlarin ang Buhay ng mga Magsasaka?

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on December 3, 2018 · 48 Comments 

Second of two parts. (Link to Part 1) by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Will: So, paubos ang farmers? Samantalang kailangan natin ang farmers for food security? Erin: We have to break that mindset. Why are farmers in other countries well off? Pa’no natin papaunlarin ang buhay ng magsasaka? Walang mapag-utangan. Walang support service. Walang pambili ng … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The MOU for Philippine participation in the Belt and Road Initiative

Posted by The Society of Honor on November 29, 2018 · 41 Comments 

By JoeAm Below is the Memorandum of Understanding between the Philippines and China regarding joint participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), formerly known as One Belt One Road (OBOR). Here are the highlights: This is China’s initiative to keep growing, postured to share the wealth with participating nations. Participants will be guided by … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Philippines electricity tariff decoded

Posted by chemrock on November 26, 2018 · 58 Comments 

By Chemrock The Philippines’ electricity cost is one of the highest in the world. Is it really? And if so, what accounts for it? The easiest way out is to put the blame squarely on Cory Aquino for mothballing the Bataan Nuclear project as the underlying reason for costly electricity today. Die-hard Marcos supporters still … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics