Makati Blast Scene
At about 2:00PM today the quiet brought about by the Chinese New Year holiday was disturbed by a loud bang. It was too loud and too early for a fireworks display. Soon enough it was reported to have been an
Makati Blast Scene
At about 2:00PM today the quiet brought about by the Chinese New Year holiday was disturbed by a loud bang. It was too loud and too early for a fireworks display. Soon enough it was reported to have been an
NCPRO: Send Your Videos To Us
This is welcome news. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Alan Purisima encourages the public to send the videos of misbehaving cops to him at ncrpoit@yahoo.com. If he wants your videos, then it seems photos of cops snapped while being
NCPRO: Send Your Videos To Us
This is welcome news. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Alan Purisima encourages the public to send the videos of misbehaving cops to him at ncrpoit@yahoo.com. If he wants your videos, then it seems photos of cops snapped while being
A River Runs Through It: The Cagayan River
There is a must read commentary published on Christmas Eve to better understand the tragedy that occurred in Cagayan de Oro entilted, “We Had Been Warned of Cagayan River’s Fury”. It is a concise commentary touching upon the historical side of
A River Runs Through It: The Cagayan River
There is a must read commentary published on Christmas Eve to better understand the tragedy that occurred in Cagayan de Oro entilted, “We Had Been Warned of Cagayan River’s Fury”. It is a concise commentary touching upon the historical side of
Storm In Subic Bay (Al-Jazeera)
Can the Philippine government afford to offend its biggest investor? This is the question posed by Al-Jazeera’s 101 East program. It reports on Hanjin Heavy Industries which set up Subic Bay in 2oo6. It probably is now the biggest direct
Storm In Subic Bay (Al-Jazeera)
Can the Philippine government afford to offend its biggest investor? This is the question posed by Al-Jazeera’s 101 East program. It reports on Hanjin Heavy Industries which set up Subic Bay in 2oo6. It probably is now the biggest direct
Sendong Survivors Rescued In Iligan Bay (Video)
A vessel chartered by Holcim Cement managed to rescue 8 people - 3 adults and 5 children – about 12 kilometers off the coast of Iligan. The crew members of the ship are speaking in the Visayan dialect, but you
Sendong Survivors Rescued In Iligan Bay (Video)
A vessel chartered by Holcim Cement managed to rescue 8 people - 3 adults and 5 children – about 12 kilometers off the coast of Iligan. The crew members of the ship are speaking in the Visayan dialect, but you
Sendong: Dec 23 Round-up
One day before Christmas Eve and northern Mindanao is still reeling from the devastation brought about by the flash floods released by Sendong (Washi) in the late evening/early morning hours of December 16/17. The body count trickled in as survivors
Sendong: Dec 23 Round-up
One day before Christmas Eve and northern Mindanao is still reeling from the devastation brought about by the flash floods released by Sendong (Washi) in the late evening/early morning hours of December 16/17. The body count trickled in as survivors
CDO, Iligan: Caskets Galore
As of Tuesday, 20 December 2011, the death toll brought about by TS “Sendong” had breached the 1,000 mark. Is the government, or anyone for that matter able to really keep count? The death toll spiked up yesterday as more
CDO, Iligan: Caskets Galore
As of Tuesday, 20 December 2011, the death toll brought about by TS “Sendong” had breached the 1,000 mark. Is the government, or anyone for that matter able to really keep count? The death toll spiked up yesterday as more
Philippines Edges Out India In the Call Center Race
If you’ve got a problem with your credit card, your telephone bill, or your laptop then you most likely will be picking up the phone and reaching out to a Filipino halfway around the globe sseveral time zones away, sitting
Philippines Edges Out India In the Call Center Race
If you’ve got a problem with your credit card, your telephone bill, or your laptop then you most likely will be picking up the phone and reaching out to a Filipino halfway around the globe sseveral time zones away, sitting
It’s Time To Kill The Electric Car…
This article by John Peterson in the Seeking Alpha website will likely be ruffling a few feathers in the cleantech space. It argues that the production of metals required to produce batteries for electric drives is not enough to result
It’s Time To Kill The Electric Car…
This article by John Peterson in the Seeking Alpha website will likely be ruffling a few feathers in the cleantech space. It argues that the production of metals required to produce batteries for electric drives is not enough to result
Hammocks as “foot ambulances” to aid maternal health
This is a refreshing article that I came upon in the IRIN website, a humanitarian news and analysis service. It features how hammocks are being used in the northern Philippine province of Ifugao as ambulatory ambulances to bring pregnant women
Hammocks as “foot ambulances” to aid maternal health
This is a refreshing article that I came upon in the IRIN website, a humanitarian news and analysis service. It features how hammocks are being used in the northern Philippine province of Ifugao as ambulatory ambulances to bring pregnant women
The New Geopolitics of Food – By Lester R. Brown | Foreign Policy
In the United States, when world wheat prices rise by 75 percent, as they have over the last year, it means the difference between a $2 loaf of bread and a loaf costing
The New Geopolitics of Food – By Lester R. Brown | Foreign Policy
In the United States, when world wheat prices rise by 75 percent, as they have over the last year, it means the difference between a $2 loaf of bread and a loaf costing
A Day At The CPRDC
These outtakes were shot at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center for an international publication in January 2008. Related Posts: Dancing Behind Bars
A Day At The CPRDC
These outtakes were shot at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center for an international publication in January 2008. Related Posts: Dancing Behind Bars
The Ayala Alabang Controversy
Over the last couple of weeks, a furor has swept over the gated village just south of Metro Manila called Ayala Alabang. It has divided its wealthy residents into camps defined along religious lines. Well not even that as most
The Ayala Alabang Controversy
Over the last couple of weeks, a furor has swept over the gated village just south of Metro Manila called Ayala Alabang. It has divided its wealthy residents into camps defined along religious lines. Well not even that as most
America’s Envoy to Egypt-Frank G Wisner
Can Wisner talk sense into Mubarak? Day Seven in Egypt ensues as the world waits in anticipation for the final outcome. US envoy in Cairo for talks State department spokesman says ex-ambassador to Egypt is in capital to reinforce US message
America’s Envoy to Egypt-Frank G Wisner
Can Wisner talk sense into Mubarak? Day Seven in Egypt ensues as the world waits in anticipation for the final outcome. US envoy in Cairo for talks State department spokesman says ex-ambassador to Egypt is in capital to reinforce US message
Mara, Lorella and Italian TV
Here is another interesting documentary I came upon while reading the article “Neither Saints nor Whores: Italian Women Battle for the Middle Ground” in Der Spiegel. It’s focal point is Mara Carfagna, Italy’s Minister of Equal Opportunity. In another liftetime
Mara, Lorella and Italian TV
Here is another interesting documentary I came upon while reading the article “Neither Saints nor Whores: Italian Women Battle for the Middle Ground” in Der Spiegel. It’s focal point is Mara Carfagna, Italy’s Minister of Equal Opportunity. In another liftetime
Bacha Bazi: The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan
This is an interesting documentary that was on PBS’s Frontline on an ancient practice in Afgahanistan called “Bacha Bazi.” In a country and a culture where access to women is severely restricted, wealthy and powerful men take young impoverished Afghan
Bacha Bazi: The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan
This is an interesting documentary that was on PBS’s Frontline on an ancient practice in Afgahanistan called “Bacha Bazi.” In a country and a culture where access to women is severely restricted, wealthy and powerful men take young impoverished Afghan
After Typhoon “Basyang” (CONSON)
Typhoon “Basyang” blew through Metro Manila overnight with 120-150kph winds leaving behind uprooted trees and mangled billboard structures.
After Typhoon “Basyang” (CONSON)
Typhoon “Basyang” blew through Metro Manila overnight with 120-150kph winds leaving behind uprooted trees and mangled billboard structures.
Robert Reich Argues Chinese Yuan Revaluation is “…Hokum”
” The stock market is euphoric over China’s apparent decision to allow its currency to rise against the dollar. Watch your wallets. China isn’t really changing anything. It’s only doing the minimum to prevent Congress from listing China as a
Robert Reich Argues Chinese Yuan Revaluation is “…Hokum”
” The stock market is euphoric over China’s apparent decision to allow its currency to rise against the dollar. Watch your wallets. China isn’t really changing anything. It’s only doing the minimum to prevent Congress from listing China as a
Family Day: Whitespace
Packing relief goods for victims of tropical storm “Ondoy” (Ketsana) on Sunday, 4 October 2009 at Makati’s Whitespace.
Family Day: Whitespace
Packing relief goods for victims of tropical storm “Ondoy” (Ketsana) on Sunday, 4 October 2009 at Makati’s Whitespace.
Magical Mystery Machine: Medical Mission (Site Inspection)
The Magical Mystery Machine set out to inspect a site for a medical mission. The area is still flooded and it seems that the water level has not gone down. About 100 families (~500 individuals) are in need of medical
Magical Mystery Machine: Medical Mission (Site Inspection)
The Magical Mystery Machine set out to inspect a site for a medical mission. The area is still flooded and it seems that the water level has not gone down. About 100 families (~500 individuals) are in need of medical
