Public relations gimmicks can only go so far to counter negative perception. Government officials should already know this by now. They are adults after all. They should no longer be easily fooled — especially by themselves — into thinking that they can get by with using publicity stunts and propaganda to twist or obscure the truth. [...] Read more »
Earth Hour March 28, 2009
If you haven’t done anything meaningful yet for the planet or your country then here’s your chance. On March 28 various countries from all over the world will participate in this year’s Earth Hour event. All you have to do to participate is to swith off your lights and other unnecessary piece of electrical appliance at exactly 8:30 [...] Read more »
The Root Cause Of Metro Manila’s Traffic Problem
The Metro Manila Development Authority deserves praise for doing its best to solve Metro Manila’s traffic problem. Of course, this is not to say that the MMDA has already succeeded. This is just an acknowledgment of the agency’s efforts. What has the MMDA done so far? It has installed pink fences along major roads to designate assigned [...] Read more »
Critical Thinking
It has been said time and time again that if we Filipinos want to see change in our country we must change ourselves first. Quite a tall order considering that most of us seem to be more interested in changing the world around us. I guess that includes me. For those who are willing to make some personal adjustments, [...] Read more »
The Problem With Corruption
The controversy surrounding the World Bank report on alleged rigging of bids for infrastructure projects has again called attention to the problem of corruption plaguing the Philippines. There is no question corruption will always be a problem regardless of who will be elected to office. It will always be a problem, not only here but [...] Read more »
Reject Those Motherhood “Vision” Statements
The 2010 Presidential Election is just around the corner (at least that’s the original plan). This early we are already seeing a number of politicians positioning themselves as possible candidates. We can be sure that in the coming months many of them will be unleashing their motherhood statements on us. Some may even try to channel US [...] Read more »
Hi-Tech Transparency
US President Barack Obama is proving to be a leader with foresight. After putting his signature on the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act, he immediately launched his administration’s website www.recovery.gov. This is being touted as the centerpiece of the Obama administration’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in its use of the $787 billion stimulus fund. Americans saw the move as [...] Read more »
QC Shootout Highlights Disturbing Trend Of Police Violence
Last night’s shootout in Quezon City wherein three alleged carjackers were killed should be enough reason for PNP Chief Jesus Verzosa to take a long, hard look at his agency. This early some people are already calling the whole incident a rubout. They can’t be blamed though because the whole thing was caught on tape [...] Read more »
Earn The Right To Complain
Why is it that many Filipinos feel that there is no more hope for the Philippines? Is it really an established fact that our country is already in the worst shape it could ever be? Have we as a nation done everything to get our country out of the quagmire (whether imagined or real) for us to say [...] Read more »
