Sang ayon sa dating PNP head fmer Senator ang incident ito na ito kung totoo ay kahiya hiya.
Malaking halaga daw ang ibinayad para tulungan ang dating mayor ng Bamban na involved sa POGO.
Kaya iimbestigahan ang mga dating PNP chief. May nabalita ding isang dating Chief of Police ay binabayaran ng P1 million linggo - linggo.
Hindi ito kataka taka ganito ang mangyari kasi may pinatakas na suspect sa bombing sa LRT sa milyon2 na grease money. Halos kalahating B iyon. Kaya hindi manalo sa local election ang nasabing opisyal sa local election.
Somebody remarked that all news are gossips. Some neews are "dagdag bawas" (Exaggerated or some details are eliminated - hyped or some items omitted.
This is becoming clearer now that videos, and inquries are being conducted:
1. To ascertain relationship of mayors from different towns in nearby provinces;
2. Expose that a certain agency GM, fmer chief of police is GF of fmr top executive of the country, and fmr cabinet official
Why was former friend of the top exec turning against him? Because we are all Maritess? Or this forebodes in shift of political power? Hmmm. Rats are jumping ship?
PCol Jovie Espinido testifies before a committee inquiry that it was his bosss, a fmr chief of PNP and now a solon, that he was called to help him and the past Pres. on war vs drugs. ".... dapat mawala na..." A general term and it includes all means to eradicate includes killing." This interaction included Mayor Espinosa of Albuera, and Mayor of Ozamis Parojinog.
There were also quota and reward system. Part of reward came from POGO.
What could be the reason for the 180 degree turn vs their former head and Pres. ? That he wants to be exonerated from the forthcoming ICC EJ prosecution.?
What would happen to the good senator. But of course this is a telephone call and could be denied
The wifey was in a hurry yesterday to be free from her routine to watch a show featuring known personality.
It seems odd that the Korean shows and the talk shows were being replaced by real life dramas at the hallowed halls of the govt. It would seem uncomfortable that the personalities are being embarrassed and subject to public ridicule. Telenovela sponsored by taxpayer (even borrowed money)
What is the purpose of the publicity - for aid of legislation or getting media mileage. Its time our honorable lawmakers, get down to work. And let the investigators do the investigation and/or the witchhunt How much time were spent by staff to get the receipts, and the owners of business,
Do we need improvement in govt code of conduct and ethics? Are the investigators clean so that they are entitled to cast the stone.
We were in a resort for about 3 days and 2 nights in Bicol. The resort was reported to ge owned by a party list congressman from the Southern Luzon area.
Little did we know that he will be featured in today's headline and to be mentioned by Sen Joel Villanueva and OVP. Are the nasty things they mention about the said owner true?
To the initiated, PBBM and PRDD camps are now throwing muds at its other, like ladies in a muddy wrestling match. Who is telling the truth? Who is more superior.
Its not good for our mental health
Who is more or less corrupt that the others? Who will enlighted the public.
So are they all honorable men? Help us from their lies.
1. Some videos have different headlines and content. Some are clickbaits
2. Some questions being thrown at the hallowed grounds of the legislature reflect the ignorance of the one asking question. They did not not know what they were talking about? And they become students of the resource person, presenter. It must be the fault of the video presentor author to make it appear, that indeed the one raising the question and that say Quimbo was wrong, and could not answer and is therefore hiding something.
As in the case of the difference between the revenue source, and the budget? What happened to the diference? (That is the deficit spending and the Keynesian strategy regarding govt budgetting)
And about the question on funds of the govt, coming from the different revenue sources. These are merely labels for the allocation. When govt funds enter into a pool, would you be able to identify the source.
Tsk tsk
This post stand by Cong Quimbo despite the brikbracks thrown at her..
There was an alleged birthday bash for PBBM where in the Duran Duran band was flown in to celebrate the 67th birthday of PBBM. It was supposed to be surprise from his friends.
It was not timely as the country was still reeling from floods, and there were questions on his purported 5000 flood control projects. And some of the donors for the event, estitmated at $1 million. was asking for a P0.46 increase per m3 of water. Not ethical also. Not timely
Can we have some decency and ethics in this govt. We all work very hard to pay taxes: and this.....
There was an immediate reaction to the netizens noting the expensive accessories of the good Congresswoman, a noted Economics Professor at UP - her bags, her watch, earrings, necklace.
Obvisously, the allies of OVP rallied behind Duterte.
This is going to be a bashers war and I hope this stops. This is not good for the nation moving forward.
This does not speak well of our politicians. Dr. Ong who is sick right now remarked politicians are corrupt. Not a good word for our lawmakers It is sad to note that the Legislature is the 2nd republic with its own police, prosecutor justices, and jail. This post wonders if they still remember that they are out there to make laws not war with citizens.
The capture (surrender ?) of self proclaimed appointed Son of God Pastor Apollo Quiboloy probably marks the end of era for self proclaimed Messiah, and gives meaning to Scriptures admonition of being wary of false prophets (or even false Messiah)
He is not God, and the alleged abuse, of children and women, profligacy need to be investigated among pastors, heads of churches. We had transactions with an alleged Bishop (with only 85 members) who owns two multi million peso condos in QC.
More discernment needed among the flock of their heads. There was a head of church involved in multi billion peso scam....(What happened?)
Should the same be addressed to other heads of Christian religion...?
She roasted fmr Pres, Trump in the recent ABC sponsored debate, her rallies are well attended, Taylor Swift, Oprah, endorsed her. She could be the first US female President.
Preidctions after predictions name her as the new US President (including Simpson)
However there are only two cultural obstacles for her:
1. Male chauvinists in USA,
2. Race supremacy. She hails from India
God bless Kamala Harris on her pursuit of US Presidency.
The previous govt of PRRD has created a very strong govt from Barangay to the police the legislature and the Judiciary that today, these are the obstacles to their political ambition - Congress wreacking havoc on OVP, It has become unwieldy and Byzantine.
And its not good for ease of doing business scores.
There are many young ones proudly trumpeting their rise to being billionaires. (They should be wary of that because BIR examiners watch soc media publications for their prey)
Knowing how difficult it is just to afloat these days in business, one suspects that these janes come lately might be doing ML We are wondering?
1. It was reported that Harris toasted Trump . Trump lost it during the debate
2. A noted US professor historian using several tickets had the Democrats having most of the tickets to win the Presidential election. He correctly predicted in the past 9/10 the winners
3. The Simpson may have correctly predicted that the violet dress and necklace of Liza correctly predicted who the next US President will be.
VP Sara did not answer many of the questions asked during the initial hearing for the budget of her office. She later did not attend the hearing yesterday which other members of the committee took as a boycott and insult. Ms Sara sent a letter to the committee saying that she has submitted all the docs and requirements for the budget.
It should be observed though that there issues from COA which needs to be addressed as former head of Dep ed.
Elsewhere it was said:
1 That only two persons at Congress has full control of the budget? (She alleges that her requsest for
schoolbuilding was only x amount. However, what was approved was much higher and which
was to be apportioned to other members of the Congress... Hmmm Dapat investigathan din)
2. That her office can operate without a budget in case her office is defunded as is a threat
Earlier, Cong. Marcoleta called out that the OVP should be respected.
This post agrees with the observation of Cong Dante Marcoleta, and that the memberf of the committee were ganging on her.
Let us pray for her and the members of the committee
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy snd 4 others have been arrested (surrendered?) last Sunday and are now under the custody of PNP. The accused have posted bail for bailable offenses. However for the Pasig RTC case of trafficking, it non bailable.
This case is a big blow to religious leaders who can be charged and jailed. Connection with powers that be cant guarantee that a religious leader cant be charged and jailed.
The mighty and powerful all not look helpless and worthy of pity. Let us pray for them.
It is paradoxical that the victory of Carlos Yulo for two gold medals in the Olympics and millions of prizes should be an occasion to be a happy. But it did not. It deepened the family feud.
I hope this is resolved soon.
No money --> problems. Too much money --> more problems
In the battle for US Presidency, and lady candidate is proposing an anti gouging law that would punish retailers from profiting from price increases during inflation. Why punish the trader when the govt:
1. Has increased interest rate from the Federal Reserve. The trader has no choice but to pass on the cost
2. The printing of too much money naturally causes the price of goods to rise because of oversupply of money. More money vs goods means higher price of good.
These price increases are the results of govt actions, not by traders. Traders know that higher prices result in lower sales, and lower margin.
Certainly this is populist policy and very likely to win votes. The Philippine geniues might copy this.
More thinking should be made in this proposed policy if ever the candidate wins
All that goes up must come down. SK is one of the top 10 economies in the world, despite the fact that in 1950, PHL aided Korea. They were very poor. But leadership will and the little help from USA made SK an economic powerhouse.
However this video thinks SK is stagnating. Coming from both internal and external factors. External factors: slow down in world economy, threat or war, the Covid pandemic, energy problem.
Internally, it is because of complacency of Chaebol management which are now in 2nd and 3rd generation management and leadership. As they say, first generation builds it, second generation spends and enjoys it, the third generation runs the enterprise to the ground
If you happen to be at the province, you will see all ready many tarpaulins which are clearly creating awareness in the minds of the voter. Since this is not the campaign period yet, COMELEC says there is no violation.
The current controversy between and among personalities at the legislative and executive are results of power struggle and positioning for the 2028 Presidential elections. One trying to topple and outdo the other. Creating havoc in the legislative and executive agenda and in the march of the Philippines towards progress.
May we we work more for the country rather than personal ambition.
But admittedly that is the greatest sin - being selfish
There was too much flood since Monday brought about by now Typhoon Enteng. Rizal was heavily hit. Most towns except Binangonan and Angono were heavily flooded. But Pililla (at the church and embarcadero Hulo) Namay Morong, Pinugay Baras, Cardona, Antipolo, Cainta (Imelda Highway was iimpassable), San Mateo, Taytay, Marilaque, Sampaloc (Tanay) Rodriguez were flooded. We could not imagine flooding at high places like Antipolo, Tanay, Pinugay. and Tanay.
Other areas in Cavite, Paranaque and Las Pinas, Navotas, Bulacan were observed. NLEX was virtually a river.
Several theories were all ready advanced by netizens as causes:
1. Over development at the mountains. So the LGUs and regulatory bodies were blamed. As in Antipolo and Pililla (3 subdivision projects are ongoing at Bugarin).
We are quickk to blame the govt... But the citizens bear responsibility too.
Others observed by this post:
2. Reclamation at Laguna Lake and Manila Bay. Surely, the volume of the Bay and the Lake decreased with the reclamation. Bulakenos especially from Balagtas blame the new International Airport being developed at their town as the cause of the severe flooding
3. Improper solid waste disposal clogging the flood control system.
We should have proper solid waste disposal. We should follow initiative on recycling, banning plastic containers etc.
4. Lack of masterplan, and comprehensive total flood control projects
The secretary of DPWH said so.
5. Narrower clogged waterways
1. Since Ondoy, call outs were made to dredge Manggahan floodway. It has become cesspool for
illegal settelrs. The floodway has ceased functioning 100% since before Ondoy and thus unable
to rapidly drain Marikina river
2. The riverbank project lessened the water carrying capacity of riviers. They have become
narrower
3. Occupation of accretion. The sediments deposited by river were titled and occupied by
private land owners. The original areas of the river should have been preserved.
And now we are blaming the govt? Some developers in the Marikina watershed were seen
to be narrowing creeks; in gated subdivsiions, there is no flooding because they tripled the
volume of creeks: widened and made them deeper.
4. Killing creeks and other waterways. We observe this with other developers and landowners.
They build over creeks
6. Climate change
Everywhere, from Europe, China, and South America we see cases of intense rain and flooding. We
are subject to this phenomenon. Its not only China that suffers from intense rain and flooding. We
too. Unbelievable amount of rainfall are brought by typhoons. Due to elevated temparature of the
ocean brought about by global warming, and too much carbon.
We contribute to global warming. We can help lessen this:
1. Conserving electricity;
2. Less global traavel by jet or ship;
3. Riding the tricycle and smoke belching jeep;
4. Plant trees
6. Perhaps this is part of the end times.
Let us help those who were affected by floods.
Let us mind this flood mitigating measures when the weather is fine, and not after disaster strike
The Dems candidate for President has been observed and criticized for flip flopping on many issues. (Computers are equipped with flip flop switches) Clearly politicking or forgetting what has been said. We sincerely hope that she wins her campaign en route to the White House
That makes the new candidate not much different from the elderly she replaced
This is aside from word salad (playing with words that are winded and meaningless) "passage of time"
It is sort of cruel to watch an elderly leader commit this gaffe. It is pitiful. He wont get the respect of the rest of the world. And his people also laughing stock. We are glad we are from this country and not theirs.
Of the 6,000 classrooms targeted for construction only 192 were delivered. COA reports on Dep Ed's achievement.
Full of sound, lack of action. We look for more of this from someone aspiring to be the next President. Its more of the same. Promising politicians. Full of promises
More focused on politics, on confidential funds?
Wiser and more discerning voters in the next election?
It was unusual that almost all the towns of Rizal were flooded: Morong, Baras, Tanay, Teresa, Pililla, Cainta, Antipolo, Rodriguez and San Mateo. These are all familiar places
All due to rains brought by Typhoon Enteng.
Floods were severe in Cainta, Rodriguez, San Mateo and Pililla
The budget hearing for the Office of the Vice President did not turn out good and to be uneventful. Some say that it was intended by the detractors of the VP to embarrass /piss her off. Some say that the OVP was a spoiled brat who does not want to be questioned (Some even lampooned the event likening this to a thesis defense where the presentor says she waives her Q and A portion. (The panel can give her an F!)
The panel for budget hearing deferred her hearing for some later date.
Nakapagtataka na napakahirap sa mga bagong mag aabroad ay hirap2 makapasa sa BI eh bakit nawalang parang bula kaagad ang nasabing butihing mayor. Paano nagawa niyang naglaho basta basta?
Sino Patron niya? Sino tumulong sa kanya?
Nakakamangha sa ating bansa
From a slew of videos one may conclude that a security officer helped her. Related to her bf, an LGU politician, and a friend of the senior officer of govt security department
Are our speculations correct? We must eradicate these traitors in our govt/country
VP Kamala Harris, Democratic Party candidate has announced two major economic policies:
1. Price control for basic commoditiies
2. Higher taxes for various income levels (like taxes on unrealized capital gains which can go beyond 40%)
Many observes say her economic plans are popular. They say this is Kamalinism
Many commented that this prior announcement will turn US into a commie nation. Price controls have not worked for USSR, for Venezuela, for Nixon adminsitration.
Will her party support such a plan? Will she win? What is the effect to the Philippines if she gets elected?
Why did UK become such a centter? Are UK authorities doing something about this?
What are your thoughts on this? Is there so much crime in the world needing such a center to clean dirty money? (from thefts, corruption, drugs, crimes etc)?
No Gold only 6, 71 rank out of 84 participating. The commentator calls it a poor show, and must improve. (Philippines was 37th, for having two golds, and 2 bronze - quite an achievement for small country.)
The Olympics is a gauge by which we can judge the efforts of the nation to be better than before
Is India investing enough on the athletes. On facilities.
What is happening to the dream big by going abroad? The YT is not replete with videos of homelessness in California, Florida, Washington, UK
There are homeless people, unsheltered. In the Philippines, we are luckier, there are shelters over the heads of people. The unsheltered abroad lives in tents:
This was exacerbated by the influx of refugees, asylum seekers
This post has to be pious lately because my daughter is the hermano of a Patron Saint. The Novena started last August 7 and will end on August 6. There are some lessons, take home after observing the novena:
1. While the prayers are repetitious, they tests your focus and patience. I bought a speed reading tape and I found out that the best way to make you retain much in your speed reading is through focus. You have to engage in something that is repetitious like prayers or novena or rosary.
2. The novenas, being a hermano is well organized and structured. There are other hermanos for band, for the altar for the sound system and the like. My daughter's role was to provide the venue for the altar and the novena. She had to spend on the plants for the garden surrounding the altar, resurface the garage floor, had two tents built for the duration of the novena so that the participants cant get wet in case of rain. Yesterday there was rain. (There were ruffled feathers when my daughter wrote a long letter making suggestions for the improvement of the system. It has got to be that way. Period)
There were people in charge of dressing the saints every day.
3. Inclusivity. Everybody was there. There were children. There were ladies in shorts There were people with tattoos. There were members of the LBQT community. There were really pious and elderly people. Who just came to pray and honor the patron saint.
4. Faith. You can feel fervor and faith from the attendees. You see the same people and they dont mind reciting the same prayer. You can feel their Catholicism, their adherence to light and good vs the dark and the bad.
5. Sense of continuity and history. There were booklets of novena. The owner of the saint was there and was present for the last three days.
6. Modernity and tradition. Despite being a religious ritual and tradition, about 1/5 of attendees scroll their cellphone, even choir members and the 6 pc brass band members while prayers are going on.
While other religions might criticize us for violation of the first commandment for venerating saints, and having other gods, nothing can be further from the truth We love and honor God, as we honor and pray to the saints. These activities are signs of faith love and belief in God and His creation
This is amazing and admireable. Something that is praiseworthy
The latest news is that former head of Comelec Andres Bautista has been indicted (charged) with bribery charges in USA together with 3 others.
The allegation is that this is related to the procurement of election machines. The long arm of the law caught up with them. Are there cases related to bribery during the election
Are the .....ic elected candidates true?
Why are COMELEC bosses linked to anomalies? Are temptation too great.
Mar Mari Emmanuel says the November 5, 2024 be the last election. He prays that FDT be elected as President. He wants that what is to be said is "Jesus Christ bless America"
That he reverses the law that does good to America: banning the Bible in schools, the homosexuality, non gender laws.
The BOJ decision to increase interest rate and rising yen has hammered the carry trade. And it is no longer wise to hold on to carry trade. Thus hedge funds and other money funds are disgorging their carry holdings to stave off losses. The two events are causing the carry trade to be unprofitable.
Is this revenge for the nuke bombing of its two cities vs USA and the world (no basis)
We just wonder how this event would:
1. Affect Japanese yen loans to the Philippines;
2. Budgeted/approved yen loans to Philippine projects
There is greater uncertainty with USA because of huge debt. Its a $36 trillion now. And USA adds $1 trillion every 100 days. The idea now is not to pay the debt and just keep on printing more money. But all will come crashing soon.
Questions:
1. How is this crisis going to affect our relatives living in USA?
2. How is this going to affect local banks and businesses.?
All ready local stock markets are down? How about local banks? Will this crisis affect remittances and our OFWs
$1.3 trillion evaporating world wide. Nikkei has lost trillions ahead.
Triggered by: negative news on US economy. Move by Bank of Japan to increase % rates. (which has kept Yen artificially law) resulting in yen carry trade.
Carry trade is unwinding and margin calls are no longer profitable.
This is worrisome
So with: car repos up by 23% in 2024, banks have more problem loans, commercial loans that can default in a year or two, increase in public debt by $100 billion in three days. US debt is now $36 trillion
It is more fun criticizing
Amazon for instance fell by 13% in one day and erased a lot in Jeff Bezos wealth
Nikkei and Dax markets fell. Weaknesses in the economy showing through the stock market - low job creation, high unemployment. very high interest payments for massive US $35 trillion debt
It was mentioned that Buffet was unloading lots of stocks. He mentioned that US market is overvalued by 40%. He has cashed out to be ready for bargain hunting during the crash.
Why are they crashing? Because of prospect of recession in US. Less than expected job creation and high unemployment rate. Global uncertainty due to Iran Israel escalation of conflict. Bangladesh turmoil.
Stock market as in Nikkei saw double digit decline during trading. This is unseen and reminiscent of 1987 crash.
Should we be worried? Or Phisix has plunged well ahead of the world market. Will the Philippine GDP growth be affected.?
Should we continue with the Maharlika (sovereign fund) Or is it going to do bargain hunting for collapsed stocks?
It may be recalled that PBBM extended the deadline for program to April 30, 2024. The Senate on the other hand, not be outdone, passed a resolution extending further the deadline.
Are they on collision course?
Data shows that many have complied and those that are asking for extension are but a minority.
Is it the rule of majority, or adamance of minority?
The reported P700 billion pork budget of the OP is worrisome. Some say this is unconstitutional, and is suspect, Considering the past mistakes of unfettered administration. This is 7/10 of a trillion and a good % of the national budget. Wow
And that some of the GOCCs funds including that of Phillhealth (also SSS?) shall be dipped into. And to think that our country is getting deeper into debt.
Let us be aware Join the vigilance over this unconstitutional acts
The new administration is embroiled in a growing controversy regarding the rise in unprogrammed budget items at the Office of the President. The rise is to be sourced from GOCC, says the sources. One of them is Philhealth. All ready there are questions being raised in courts regarding the legality of such orders
The charter of Philhealth, being sourced from member contribution says that such moves are not allowed.
It is more fun criticizing
This is amazing. One man doing solo what others have not done before harvesting gold at the Olympics. In the past we were happy to get silver or bronze. But now...
Weightlifter Hidylin Diaz started the flood.
Congratulations Master Carlos Yulo. You make the PHL nation proud. MABUHAY
Are there still medal hopefuls in the Philippine campaign at Paris Olympics
Indonesia has begun constructing new capital city to Nusantara in Borneo because it is sinking The over use of ground water (no place for reservoir) and climate change has subjected Jakarta the current capital city to sinking.
Should not Philippines think of same move. Most of Manila is below the sea level, it is too subject to climate change (just recall the recent flood) and the numerous reclamation project that is pushing more seawater elsewhere.
It is more fun criticizing
Its a rail line; goods would be unloaded at the Pacific or Atlantic end, transported by rail, and then loaded at another Ship.
Ships use the Panama Canal to avoid the long and perilous voyage to South America tip. But Gatun Lake at Panama canal has dried up due to drought and cannot sustain water supply to the locks. This project could still save days and the perilous voyage to South America.
It is more fun criticizing
Journalists, intervieiwers are in the habit of putting the interviewee at a corner, embarrassing or humiliting them, But Elon Musk fired back asking for an example, and turned back the tables. Probably he will not do that again if they are interviewing someone as sharp as Musk
It is more fun criticizing
Former PNP chief ready to face ICC probe. But was surprised that PBBM did not stick to his word that ICC will not be allowed in Philippines as we have a fully functional justice system. Sen Bato, FPRRD may share the same sentiment
Two top ranking US govt officials: Secy of State and Defense met with their Philippine counterparts regarding the promised $500 million defense aid to the Philippines This will be used to build infrastructures for EDCA agreement.
Will this lessen Chinas aggression or bring Philippines to the brink of war?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr recently, after the floods last week, ordered the review of flood control projects as they many no longer be appropriate.
With due respect to the President, may this post humbly point out why there are floods:
1. There was too much garbage clogging the waterways, and were clogged --->> we must implore our people to dispose waste properly, enforce no littering, proper solid waste disposal
2. The Manggahan floodway is heavily silted, the Laguna lake is silted. --->> dredging projects needed
3. There are too many settlers in low lying areas and river banks --->> relocate them. Building officials must enforce danger zones construction ban.
4. Denuded forest around Marikina watershed - ---> tree planting projects by schools and military
5. River bank projects and accretion Eg. Pasig river was like a sea before 200- 300 meters wide before. What remains of Pasig river. LGUs love river bank projects which narrows the water ways. ---> reclaim rivers from LGU and private indidvisuals
There were subdivision developers that backfilled creeks and or made creeks narroweer vs Ortigas or Ayala which widens creeks and dig them deeper.
6. Too many reclamation projects were permitted at Manila Bay and Laguna Lake - stop and or cancel titles granted to those who undertook the reclamation projects.
7. There was a deluge. Too much rainfall. Even countries in Europe, South America, China had floods because simply there was too much rain
The problems are clear and equally the solutions should be too.
Some economist say the effect will be minimal. Govt officials say that the revenue from POGO is not that much. China welcomed the banning of POGO
There is much negative social effect: source of criminality, scams, well losses from gambling. And as the Senate investigation is pointing out, can be source of security risk - espionage. Some of their workers could be spies, or soldiers of the PLA
All ready, real estate companies are predicting drop in rents as many offices will be vacated. Initially the real estate market reacted. The prices of real estate companies drooped days after the POGO ban was announced.
So when US hiccups, the weaker smaller economies panic. So we have to know what the elephant is doing, or its current condition.
The little things that happen in USA reverberates, has a large impact on countries like the Philippines. A travel advisory can drive away tourists from Philippine destination and adversely affect the economy. A shortage of nurses in USA means much to Philippine nursing graduates, and nursing schools
Political bickering, in anticipation of 2025 elections has increased in intensity: political rallies denouncing PBBM, snubbing of SONA, leaked pulvoron videos. Back to tribalism and mudslinging. Luzon vs. Mindanao?
It should not be for we are one nation on the way to unparalleled growth and progress. We are target of envy of other nations that are not growing as much
But power struggle, politics is real. Unfulfilled promises = position, budget are causes of difficulties and challenges. Plus new entrants in the political arena.
As Lincoln reminded us "With charity for all, with malice towards none...."
Majority of barangays in San Mateo were flooded, and evacuation has to be implemented. Floodwaters reached the roofs of some houses. Some are not accessible though. The Mayor asked help of PNP and
AFP.
Work and classes are suspended as of July 25, 2024.
La Mesa dam too has breached the highest water level and floods in low lying areas in Bulacan is expected. La Mesa dam has no floodgates. Maybe just spillways.
Deep floodwaters in Quezon City Ignacia Ave, Araneta especially at Corner of Maria Clara were deep. Quezon City is supposed in elevated area. How come there is flooding.
(This post used to live in Maria Clara, we sold the house a long time ago)
Brought by typhoon Carina which is expected to intensify.
Elevated subdivision that are flood free will be in demand. What can be done to mitigate flooding?
Residents, citizens certainly contributed to this disaster. See the garbage?
Brought by Typhoon Carina, no landfall and yet brought plenty of rains. Flooding due also to clogged drains, due to garbage, and flood control programs not working?
Manila too is below sea level. Used to be a marsh/wet land
Is MM to be relocated? Just like Jakarta which is constantly flooded?
Its a disaster; state of calamity in the country, 600,000 individuals evacuated. Relief and rescue operations ordered and on going.
Caused by typhoon Carina which has intensified and OTW to Taiwan.
NDRRMC has repeatedly warned residents of flooding and landslide in affected areas. Typhoon holiday was declared: schools and stock trading were suspended.
We get alarmed by this unusually high flood water level. And yet we continue unabatedly, reclamation projects or residents along the river banks getting titles to accretion (deposition of sediments along river banks, sometimes illegally. And this has been tolerated
Rivers are in need of dredging because channels have become narrow because of siltation from erosion, lack of trees to stop water flow, development. LGUs also construct along river banks further narrowing river channels.
We should not interfere with the rivers. Sometimes we backfill creeks and construct on the backfill. When floods come, nature reclaims the creek.
There is a lot of rains because we have 2 typhoons that visited us: Butchoy and Carina. Hence rains are non stop.
Is it Karma, is it God punishing the Filipinos? That was the narrative/comments thread regarding flooding in China.
We should be thankful for this rains because we will have water filling up dams and reservoirs, This is good news for the water of concessionaires because there is plenty of water to sell.
It could be a brilliant strategy. Now Trump, GOP has to start all over again. The GOP has even thought of suing Dems for the move.
Kamala Harris turns out to be a stronger candidate: younger, (to harness the young voters) female, (for all Amercian female voters, and black. Thats a lot of sectors captured. Harris is actually ahead of Trump and winnable.
They thought the withdrawal of Biden was a sign of defeat? Its actually a victory for Dems?
The dollar has continued to be the world's reserve currency. A robust economy healthy job creation high interest rate, all contributed to robust Dollar. The currency of BRICS were beaten by the Dollar.
BRICS is composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, and United Arab Emirates.
China Rembi is seen as a risky currency due to geopolitical risk associated with news about Taiwan invasion.
The U.S. dollar remains the world's primary reserve currency, and neither the euro nor the so-called BRICS countries have been able to reduce global reliance on the dollar, a new study by the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center shows.
There are efforts to use a diiferent currency but is still in nascent stage and has not gained traction
The POGOs have until year end to be legal in the Philippines, after which they are banned. This could be on offshoot of the discovery of crimes coming from POGOs due to problems in Bamban Tarlac and Porac Pampanga, and as a result of on going Senate hearing on Alice Guo.
The chamber of commerce have pointed out the negative effect on real estate, employment, revenue collection with POGO ban. Maybe its politically unpalatable to the President. So he had to decide against POGO.
This was contained in PBBMs SONA address July 24, 2024. He said that POGO ban would solve many of our problems but not all of them . He ordered PAGCOR for the winding down of their operation by year end 2024
A feature of MS (Bing) notified this gadget not to pass Baytown up to Velasquez (Villa Road) late
yesterday afternoon. After a few hours of rains due to typhoons Butchoy or Carina.
The said road has been added several layers of concrete (about 3 layers?) and yet flood continues. The residents of Baytown complain of year round inundation..
This post can cite several items for analysis and discussion:
1. The area being discussed is part of the lake - famous elevation 12.5 mlle which LLDA sets as demarcation for non development. And yet a road was built, and reclamation extending up to several hundred meters were undertaken;
2. Despite the posted prohibition, the reclamation continued;
3. Elevation 12.5 is at the end of Richmond, thus Baytown is beyond the said elevation. Thus when it rains the lake takes back what its hers, hence the flooding.
This post presupposes that the flooding the problem at Baytown will persist when it rains. Only when it rains. (Or even when it does not rain because water seeks its own level)
A pro - Duterte rally (a coalition of Duterte supporters) parallel to SONA report by Pres BBM at Congress will be held today, July 22, 2024. at Liwasang Bonifacio (a freedom park). Some 5,000 attendees are expected.
Why is this so? Isnt this divisive. During the time of PRRD, no such thing were conducted against him by predecessor... We add more problems to leftist anti demo, more confusion
We need loyalty and respect to the duly elected chief of the country. We cant move forward if anger, divisiveness, negativism is cultivated.
Better not. A former congressman, ally to the said former president found himself in hot waters, was censured for making comments that were labelled as anti govt. We need the unity we have. We are one country. Its not Mindanao vs Luzon or MM. After all, these people should be thankful that bulk of IRA comes from Luzon and MM, not the other way around.
It is more fun criticizing
The new Senate building construction is reported to be under investigageion and thus stopped. Why do we need such an expensive building?
It is more fun criticizing
It is surprising that he is one of the world's richest. He should not put the world at risk. He should be happy with his wealth.
It is more fun criticizing
The US Secret Service is tasked with protecting the President, including former Presidents. A lot of question is being raised, and an oversight committee investigation is being planned at US Congress. There are allegations of lapeses: why the shooter was only 140 meters away. Why they did not act when he was seen at the vicinity. A picture of the suspect was even taken by a SS personnel. Improvement in manpower, process needed
It is more fun criticizing
Its microsoft outage vs. men's normal life. Plane flights, bank transactions, media transmission were halted. It shows too how dependent we are on tech companies, or why Bill Gates is so rich. Many of our daily transactions are dependent on MS. May the outage be soon repaired and life back to normal
