Crying Pacquiao ‘let Philippine fans down’
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Philippine typhoon toll continues to climb - Asia-Pacific - Al Jazeera English
The national government is currently facing an enormous problem on how to raise tens of billions of Pesos in rehabilitation funds in the destructive wake of Typhoon "Pablo:. These are in the sectors of agriculture/fisheries and infrastructure, especially in the hardest hit areas of Compostela Valley Province and Davao Oriental.
Philippine typhoon toll continues to climb - Asia-Pacific - Al Jazeera English
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Fastest Growth in Asean?
I was really surprised receiving the news, that the Philippine economy moved to the fastest in Southeast Asia in the third quarter at 7.1 percent from a year earlier, coming just a little behind China's growth and surpassing projections.
I received these news while waiting at the airport in Manila for my flight back to Davao City.
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda commented it like this: "This was possible due to sustained confidence in the leadership of President Aquino and his administration, which has consistently equated good governance with good economics. The government has pushed to ensure this economic growth is felt by the broadest number of people!"
The German Ambassador for the Philippines, Dr. Joachim Heidorn, whom I interviewed just a little while ago, had the same opinion. By the way, the interview shall be published here soon.
Philippines - the fastest growth in Asean? I pray and I wish, it might not become a nine days fly... .
PhilPop Enriches Filipino Music
Filipino music is indeed a genuine expression of Filipinos not only as a unified group, but also as unique individuals. The PhilPOP MusicFest Foundation, Inc. is an advocate of this notion, which is it established the Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPOP) early this year. Now, it is already setting the stage for 2013.
PhilPOP is a search for Filipino musical composers, whether residing here or abroad, who can showcase musical ingenuity and passion. Songwriters can start sending their entries by January 1, 2013 till the end of February through www.philpop.com.ph .
The PhilPOP competition has generated excitement since it kicked off earlier this year because of Filipinos' love for music. The spotlight being given to singwriters now is an undertaking of national identity.
The PhilPOP Foundation sees Filipino music as a cultural treasure and an indication of national identity. The foundation is again giving Filipinos the opportunity to become their own inspiration. Then, it cam be cascaded to future generations, which in turn can make their own music.
By the way, PhilPOP is also presented by Maynilad, Smart, Meralco, PLDT, Resorts Word Manila, TV 5, Metro Pacific Investment Corp., NLEX, PICC, Sun Cellular, KBP and Philex.
The foundation also preserves the vanishing musical germs and empowers Filipino songwriters whose music can inspire and motivate a nation. Kudos to PhilPOP.
Try Mindanao!
Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines located between Davao City in Davao del Sur Province and Cotabato Province. This majestic peak is one of the country's most popular climbing destinations.
It's the centre of wonders in Mindanao and one of the highest land-based biological diversity in terms of flora and fauna per unit area.
It's also home to one of the world's largest eagles, the critically endangered Philippine Eagle, which is the country's national bird.
Try Mindanao!
(Photo taken by TravelPhilippinesNow.com)
Monday, December 3, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Holiday Hazards
Re-posted Editorial from MINDANAO DAILY MIRROR with friendly permission of the publisher Marietta Siongco:
This the season to be careful. As the Christian season approaches and homes and establishments get festooned with various lighting fixtures, it would be well for all of us to be mindful of the actual materials we use for such decorations. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has given out a list of approved Christmas lights brands, and of the scores that are being sold in he market, only 20 have actually passed muster. Most of us do not think twice about our purchases and rarely even look at what brand of lights we buy, but our choices can literally be a matter of life and death, We look back to 2004 and remember that even then-house speaker Jose de Venecia lost a daughter to a fire in their home that originated from faulty Christmas lights. Dozens of other such fires have occurred over the years, adding a bitter note to virtually every holiday celebration.
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However, it is goverment's failure to prevent such brands from being sold in the first place. The DTI has approved only 20 branches - but what does government intend to do with the rest? How do the faulty brands get into the country in the first place? There is an obvious failure here on the part of the government agencies tasked to guard against such faulty and dangerous merchandise.
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A Railway Network for Davao Region?
This topic is not new. I learned about it already during the early 1980s when I visited Mindanao and especially Davao Region for the first time.
The railway network system is proving to be a necessity for the Davao Region and has been included by the region's development planners for consideration in the region's area development.
Allow me to quote Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario, who said: "It may yet become possible during my term!" Del Rosario voiced this out during a press conference held at the Provincial Government Center in Tagum City.
Of course, the Governor is right in saying that Mindanao is lacking road networks. In the Davao Region, there is only one national road which is used to transport both people and products. The fastest way to tyransport people and products is through a railway system and its regime is soon to come. Let's wait and see... .
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