Social and political criticisms
Some people think that it is so today. Many have lost their sense of history (or have we forgotten our history lesson. The lesson we learned from history is that we do not learn? right)
Fewer and fewer people remember Rizal and for what he stood for. That is why it is all about me. We have forgotten to be heroes. Or even be great (What more to be spiritual)
Today, Rizal day, we lost our padlock at the gate. "Sinungkit ng mga gutom na kabataan o mga durog na walang magawa." The youth is the hope of the fatherland. Think again
"Where are the youth, where are the youth who will consecrate their golden hours?" asked Dr. Rizal
To which Andres Bonifacio answered. "......wala na nga, wala...."
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Most undisciplined, most smoke belching jeepneys here?
Social and political criticisms
I noticed the following in the jeepneys plying this route: Cubao Angono, Tanay Cainta, Sta Lucia Binangonan:
l. Speed maniacs;
2. Drivers smoking (when they have big no smoking signs inside)
3. Load and unload passengers anywhere. The roads have been widened but they unload right in the middle.
4. And most of all, their jeepneys are just like squids, spewing black smoke and diesel fumes; when I got home from Cubao last Friday, my eyes were watery and I was coughing because the jeep I rode was belching white smoke.
There is no such thing in Calamba Batangas; even in Palawan. What is wrong here General? Prez?
Hey PNP dudes, DENR EMB monitoring, TMG, what are you doing?
LTO? LTFRB?
I noticed the following in the jeepneys plying this route: Cubao Angono, Tanay Cainta, Sta Lucia Binangonan:
l. Speed maniacs;
2. Drivers smoking (when they have big no smoking signs inside)
3. Load and unload passengers anywhere. The roads have been widened but they unload right in the middle.
4. And most of all, their jeepneys are just like squids, spewing black smoke and diesel fumes; when I got home from Cubao last Friday, my eyes were watery and I was coughing because the jeep I rode was belching white smoke.
There is no such thing in Calamba Batangas; even in Palawan. What is wrong here General? Prez?
Hey PNP dudes, DENR EMB monitoring, TMG, what are you doing?
LTO? LTFRB?
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Juan Tamad Movie - a spoof on Congress and PHL Politics
Social and political criticisms
I just watched a Juan Tamad movie at PBO starring Jun Urbano (Mr. Shaoli) Eric Quizon (Juan Tamad) and Leo Martinez (Cong. Manhik Panaog)
l. Some funny titles: Tongress, Just Tiis (for Justice Department), Kinawatan (ramble of Kinatawan)
2. Real role of solons: influence peddling
3. Real cause of corruption: In an impassioned speech after he was lynched by folks of Lawang Lawa, Juan Tamad said he accepts being corrupt and a thief because the townspeople made him one. Paying political debts, "lagay " during election, continuous support to the electorate for weddings, fare for trip to the province, etc. All of the financial demands for personal support drives politicians to steal.
4. The real meaning of under the table is signing documents under the table.
The children in the movie calls on the adults watching the movie to give a happy ending to the political life in the PHL
I just watched a Juan Tamad movie at PBO starring Jun Urbano (Mr. Shaoli) Eric Quizon (Juan Tamad) and Leo Martinez (Cong. Manhik Panaog)
l. Some funny titles: Tongress, Just Tiis (for Justice Department), Kinawatan (ramble of Kinatawan)
2. Real role of solons: influence peddling
3. Real cause of corruption: In an impassioned speech after he was lynched by folks of Lawang Lawa, Juan Tamad said he accepts being corrupt and a thief because the townspeople made him one. Paying political debts, "lagay " during election, continuous support to the electorate for weddings, fare for trip to the province, etc. All of the financial demands for personal support drives politicians to steal.
4. The real meaning of under the table is signing documents under the table.
The children in the movie calls on the adults watching the movie to give a happy ending to the political life in the PHL
Monday, December 24, 2012
Garbage recyclists get just P10.00 per kg of plastic trash
Social and political criticisms
I interviewed a garbage collector this morning and I ask him how much he gets for collecting plastic trash. He says he gets P10.00 per kg. I thought he gets more for that. He said it is better than getting nothing. He gets P5.00 per kg of metal.
On the other hand getting just 3 kgs will get the garbage collector a kg of rice. That will see him for the day. We admire this kind of people who see dignity in labor and who helps in the greening of our country.
So the next time you see guys rummaging your trash think again. Or you can collect the plastic for him/her in a separate plastic bag.
I interviewed a garbage collector this morning and I ask him how much he gets for collecting plastic trash. He says he gets P10.00 per kg. I thought he gets more for that. He said it is better than getting nothing. He gets P5.00 per kg of metal.
On the other hand getting just 3 kgs will get the garbage collector a kg of rice. That will see him for the day. We admire this kind of people who see dignity in labor and who helps in the greening of our country.
So the next time you see guys rummaging your trash think again. Or you can collect the plastic for him/her in a separate plastic bag.
Children learn mendicancy early
Social and political criticisms
In coffee shops and in small restaurants I see a lot of children begging. As we join others in biking many children lined up the street ask for few pesos. I interview them and I ask if their parents are dead or alive. They say they are still alive. Why then do they beg?
Are we giving them wrong values if we give them money when they beg? Or are we just following the Christian values to help others who are in need?
What do you think?
Are TV programs handing out big doleouts good?
In coffee shops and in small restaurants I see a lot of children begging. As we join others in biking many children lined up the street ask for few pesos. I interview them and I ask if their parents are dead or alive. They say they are still alive. Why then do they beg?
Are we giving them wrong values if we give them money when they beg? Or are we just following the Christian values to help others who are in need?
What do you think?
Are TV programs handing out big doleouts good?
Friday, December 21, 2012
Janine Tugonon, from Bataan is Ms Universe 1st runner up
Social and political criticisms
From Philstar entertainment
Despite the series of setback to the PHL: typhoon Pablo, KO for Manny Pacquiao, the news that it is going to be the end of the world on December 2l, 2012, was neutralized by the 1st runner up finish of Ms. Janine Tugonon, who hails from Bataan. Quite and impressive performance and achievement, and watchers think she won the contest; she did better than the American who was declared the Ms. Universe. (Shamcey Supsup, the architect was 3rd runner up; Venus Raj was 4th runner up)
It is great day for Filipinos; many think that the Filipinas are the model for beauty worldwide, we have heard that time and time again. Filipinas take a bath daily. They are preferred wives by many foreigners.
Without referring to the bad jokes on Mabuhay ang Pinoy, let us shout Mabuhay si Janine Tugonon. Mabuhay ang Pinay
Janice is Miss Universe 1st runner up
From Philstar entertainment
Despite the series of setback to the PHL: typhoon Pablo, KO for Manny Pacquiao, the news that it is going to be the end of the world on December 2l, 2012, was neutralized by the 1st runner up finish of Ms. Janine Tugonon, who hails from Bataan. Quite and impressive performance and achievement, and watchers think she won the contest; she did better than the American who was declared the Ms. Universe. (Shamcey Supsup, the architect was 3rd runner up; Venus Raj was 4th runner up)
It is great day for Filipinos; many think that the Filipinas are the model for beauty worldwide, we have heard that time and time again. Filipinas take a bath daily. They are preferred wives by many foreigners.
Without referring to the bad jokes on Mabuhay ang Pinoy, let us shout Mabuhay si Janine Tugonon. Mabuhay ang Pinay
Janice is Miss Universe 1st runner up
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Inside Job - What caused the US Financial Crisis
Social and political criticisms
When I came home, the TV was tuned in to a HBO replay of Inside Job.
There were several interesting notes:
l. The financial services sector is behind the crisis;
2. Many academicians and economists sit at the boards of financial services company earning hundreds of thousands of dollar as board members; Even Presidents of colleges and universities do consulting jobs and studies for the said financial services;
3. Those academicians even praised derivatives in their role in US economy. We know they are not.
4. At the time of Pres W Bush, Hubbard the chair of board of economists recommended that taxes be reduced on capital gains dividends which mostly favored the 1% of US who are the richest. The disparity between the rich and the poor became wider. The poor cope up by borrowing more and working longer hours for housing, consumption, and consumption.
5. When Pres Obama came in power (in 2008 just before the break out of the crisis) one of the changes he saw was the change in Wall St. The reforms came in 2010; but they were too little and ineffectual why? His regulators: Geither (US Treasurer) Ben Bernake etc are mostly Wall St. guys. How they regulate their own kind.?
Will US be better? Will there be financial reforms? Many doubt but the movie concludes that some things are worth fighting for..
When I came home, the TV was tuned in to a HBO replay of Inside Job.
There were several interesting notes:
l. The financial services sector is behind the crisis;
2. Many academicians and economists sit at the boards of financial services company earning hundreds of thousands of dollar as board members; Even Presidents of colleges and universities do consulting jobs and studies for the said financial services;
3. Those academicians even praised derivatives in their role in US economy. We know they are not.
4. At the time of Pres W Bush, Hubbard the chair of board of economists recommended that taxes be reduced on capital gains dividends which mostly favored the 1% of US who are the richest. The disparity between the rich and the poor became wider. The poor cope up by borrowing more and working longer hours for housing, consumption, and consumption.
5. When Pres Obama came in power (in 2008 just before the break out of the crisis) one of the changes he saw was the change in Wall St. The reforms came in 2010; but they were too little and ineffectual why? His regulators: Geither (US Treasurer) Ben Bernake etc are mostly Wall St. guys. How they regulate their own kind.?
Will US be better? Will there be financial reforms? Many doubt but the movie concludes that some things are worth fighting for..
Will the DOH monitor/impose penalties on Govt Hospitals?
Social and political criticisms
In the presentation of a professor on the implementation of biohazard waste disposal standards in hospitals, it was noted that the violators are mostly government hospitals. One of the panelist, an MD, and who used to be a policy maker at DOH said that really DOH is in quandry as to whether it should supervise, penalize, and even close govt hospitals.
Is it a question of budget for the waste disposal? No. It is a political issue. DOH can not afford to close its own hospital because many people will get angry.
What is the solution. No answer.
So there is no hope, in so far as policy and regulation is concerned, for govt hospitals to be better?
In the presentation of a professor on the implementation of biohazard waste disposal standards in hospitals, it was noted that the violators are mostly government hospitals. One of the panelist, an MD, and who used to be a policy maker at DOH said that really DOH is in quandry as to whether it should supervise, penalize, and even close govt hospitals.
Is it a question of budget for the waste disposal? No. It is a political issue. DOH can not afford to close its own hospital because many people will get angry.
What is the solution. No answer.
So there is no hope, in so far as policy and regulation is concerned, for govt hospitals to be better?
How will cost/rent of environment be computed?
Social and political criticisms
During the green innovation conference held in a famous graduate school of business, a famed Phil Economist, head of Neda, the guest lecturer (from Singapore and Australia) and I engaged in the conversation on what is the cost of use of the environment. Dodo espoused the inclusion in labor and capital of the environment.
Just how much is the rent:
l. Is it the amount paid for in Kyoto protocol?
2. Is the environmental protection fee being imposed by Palawan for tourist (paid on a daily basis)
3. Is it a tax based on percentage of sales or profit; for extractive industries or polluting firms, are they fines?
No one can give an answer.
During the green innovation conference held in a famous graduate school of business, a famed Phil Economist, head of Neda, the guest lecturer (from Singapore and Australia) and I engaged in the conversation on what is the cost of use of the environment. Dodo espoused the inclusion in labor and capital of the environment.
Just how much is the rent:
l. Is it the amount paid for in Kyoto protocol?
2. Is the environmental protection fee being imposed by Palawan for tourist (paid on a daily basis)
3. Is it a tax based on percentage of sales or profit; for extractive industries or polluting firms, are they fines?
No one can give an answer.
Livelihood from Janitor Fish in Laguna Lake
Social and political criticisms
I was talking to one of the fishermen this morning along Laguna Lake. Here were some of his comments:
l. Very soon there will be just a puddle of what once was Laguna Lake at the rate it is being silted and reclaimed. He said that many people are greedy for land, hence there will be more flooding.
2. The voracious janitor fish, introduced in the rivers by a famous Senior Manager at a MM office, has multiplied in number, is devouring other fishes and may be the only surviving fish soon. The janitor fish is supposed to be an efficient scavenger - hence the name. However, it is a voracious predator of other useful fish in the lake.
3. There could be livelihood from the eradication of janitor fish; they could sell the fish to the manufacturer of patis and fertilizer at between 3 to l0 php per kilo. However, regulatory bodies closed down the two factories. Hence no more job.
This is a typical Filosfo Tasyo thinking. Do you agree?
I was talking to one of the fishermen this morning along Laguna Lake. Here were some of his comments:
l. Very soon there will be just a puddle of what once was Laguna Lake at the rate it is being silted and reclaimed. He said that many people are greedy for land, hence there will be more flooding.
2. The voracious janitor fish, introduced in the rivers by a famous Senior Manager at a MM office, has multiplied in number, is devouring other fishes and may be the only surviving fish soon. The janitor fish is supposed to be an efficient scavenger - hence the name. However, it is a voracious predator of other useful fish in the lake.
3. There could be livelihood from the eradication of janitor fish; they could sell the fish to the manufacturer of patis and fertilizer at between 3 to l0 php per kilo. However, regulatory bodies closed down the two factories. Hence no more job.
This is a typical Filosfo Tasyo thinking. Do you agree?
I met Ely - still an activist at a senior age
Social and political criticisms
I met Ely G, one of the vocal anti Cybercrime law and dynasty proliferation. We were classmates in college pala. He is with a govt agency and based in Western Visayas.
I am glad that guys like Ely keeps his sense of idealism and goodness alive.
May his tribe increase
I met Ely G, one of the vocal anti Cybercrime law and dynasty proliferation. We were classmates in college pala. He is with a govt agency and based in Western Visayas.
I am glad that guys like Ely keeps his sense of idealism and goodness alive.
May his tribe increase
Devastation in Compostela Valley as result of Typhoon Pablo
Social and political criticisms
Zero casualty target of the disaster people and the size and strength of the typhoon that recently hit Mindanao magnified the sense of tragedy: after the body count of dead and missing started trickling in. We mourn with the nation. Let us help bury the dead and help the poor and starving.
It is not the time for finger pointing and blaming. It is a day of tragedy of man being puny vs the wrath of nature.
Let us pray for the dead and sympathize with their families
Zero casualty target of the disaster people and the size and strength of the typhoon that recently hit Mindanao magnified the sense of tragedy: after the body count of dead and missing started trickling in. We mourn with the nation. Let us help bury the dead and help the poor and starving.
It is not the time for finger pointing and blaming. It is a day of tragedy of man being puny vs the wrath of nature.
Let us pray for the dead and sympathize with their families
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