Can we kindly lose this “minimum credible defense” mentality?

I admire those who achieve a Level 5 state of leadership, an intense dedication to achievement based on a foundation of humility. The concept was taught to us by Society of Honor member LCpl_X during a recent blog. Be modest but drive, drive, drive to succeed. Frankly, I suggest we get the military to step up to … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Philippine Internet speed

  w by Irineo B. R. Salazar Introduction, Present Issues The Philippines ranks 16th worldwide in terms of number of Internet users, with nearly 40 million out of a population of nearly 100 million. Many Filipinos use social media heavily. However, the Internet in the Philippines is in bad shape, being very expensive and slow. … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

The National Budget as cake: the suggested algorithm of Mar Roxas

w By Popoy Del R. Cartanio Introduction Experiential rather than factual, issue-based rather than persons-oriented, dimmed-recall-based rather than a research output, these statements are my introductory take on the Philippines National Annual Budget. A blast from the past, it’s like magic. A University needed a building; has no money; nearly impossible to include a multi-million … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

“Nationalize the Telcos!”

The National need We read about the billions the economy loses due to Manila traffic congestion. I imagine the amount is a pittance next to what is lost due to the Philippine’s woeful internet speed and capacity. Consider the government agencies and businesses still pushing paper. Consider criminal investigaton agencies that cannot connect with one another, or the … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

Are Filipinos a Siphonophore?

w By Edgar Lores Like many observers, I have been puzzled by the intricacies of Filipino behavior. Why is it, people ask, that Binay is allowed to continue his run for the presidency? In other Asian countries, like Japan and South Korea, a public official tainted with the slightest whiff of scandal would step down … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Religion