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

Events Explicate Techniques Of Politics

Posted by alrhozigma on February 17, 2017 · 55 Comments 

  By Popoy del R. Cartanio I did write in the previous piece that the eleven political issues listed were EVENTS, not judgments and criticisms but red flags and wake up calls.  Let me re-post the events in random order: PNP and the murder of the Korean businessman inside the Police National Headquarters, Waking up from … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Economy, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Handwriting On The Wall For Early 2017

Posted by alrhozigma on February 13, 2017 · 53 Comments 

  By Popoy del R. Cartanio It’s only the second month of 2017 and the world so called now the global village faces big problems which never before should frighten anyone. Every new year brings feelings of uncertainties rather than assured progress and peace. From the millennium 16 years had passed with inhabited earth still … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government