Is China’s aid an entrapment?

Posted by chemrock on March 27, 2017 · 167 Comments 

Chemrock To drill down to the very basics, the admin’s economic platform is a slew of infrastructure projects to drive growth. Their tag line screams “Golden Age of Infrastructure” which of course gets lots of oligarchs’ adrenaline rushing. There is no doubt the Philippines need to improve on its infrastructure to take the country to … Continue reading →

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

Defend Benham Rise!

Posted by JoeAm on March 16, 2017 · 185 Comments 

By Joe America Most Filipinos do not know of Benham Rise. It is time to end this little shard of ignorance. The well-being of every Filipino born and yet to be born depends on it. Benham Rise is one of those grand historical moments, a flash point like the Alamo or the fictional “Bridge on the River … Continue reading →

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

The inimitable Jeepneys of the Philippines

Posted by chemrock on March 15, 2017 · 126 Comments 

By Chemrock The mainstay of public transport in the Philippines is the iconic jeepney. With their loud colors, individualistic facade decorations, and unique vehicular bodywork, they make good advertisements in tourist brochures. Apart from beauty queens and sandy beaches, the jeepneys embody the 7,107 islands. It’s more fun in the Jeepneys There was the thrill … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

By the people, for the people

Posted by josephivo on March 6, 2017 · 79 Comments 

By Josephivo Being stuck in the present we should remember the future too, the Philippines in 10, 20 years’ time. This piece is intended just as a warming up exercise. The subject is too vast and interlinked with almost every aspect of life. These few paragraphs cannot cover it all. Just some thoughts by thinking … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Education, Laws and Ethics, Technology/Internet

National debt – a tale of two cities

Posted by chemrock on February 20, 2017 · 137 Comments 

By Chemrock US national debt is now $19.7T and there are many who hold the view that it is still manageable due to the size and strength of the economy. There are yet others who maintain that debt is not a concern because the US can simply print money and pay it off no matter … Continue reading →

Category Economy, USA/Americans