In pursuit of one of its main advocacies, that is providing a source of renewable energy source for last mile communities the Sustainable Energy and Enterprise Development for Communities (SEED4COM) Team have just rolled out a new program for small islands. There are about 2, 564 Barangays in the Philippines that still do not have access to any type of electrical source. Some islands or communities may have generators but the costs they have to pay is so high. At an estimated cost of Php40.00 for four hours, that means for a 24 hour collection alone, the will be paying Php 7,200.00 each month just so they can switch lights on and maybe one electric fan. The Philippines is among the countries who pay the highest rates in electricity, and it is hurting the marginalized members of our society the most. Imagine eating supper with your family in pitch dark, you're lucky if you have a candle or a small kerosene lamp. Dubbed as the “Hero of light” project, SEED4COM aim to provide … [Read more...]
My Philippine Postal Services Corporation delayed package delivery experience
Last year I ordered several books from Amazon. Some of the books were second hand college text books and the sellers of these text books do not do international shipping. So I asked my friend who lives in the United States if I could have it shipped to her address and then she will just ship it to my Philippine address. I asked her to ship it via USPS. (United States Parcel Services) I would have preferred the she ship it via private courier considering that PHILPOST (Philippine Postal Service) will be the one to receive it if it is shipped by USPS and it is known to everyone in the Philippines that PHILPOST is so slow when it comes to delivering mails and packages. But since I ordered more than 15 books and some of these books are quite heavy, I opted to have it shipped via USPS as it was much more cheaper. Besides, I was not in a hurry to receive it. On August 17, 2013 my friend sent the package. I was accustomed to the slowness of Philpost services so I figured out that I will … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Favorite Pinoy Pick up lines
Pick up lines are said to be a modern form of “Balagtasan” a form of poetry originating from the province of Bulacan. Named after Francisco Balagtas (the name by which Francisco Baltazar was popularly known). This performance is a cross between drama and the indigenous oral tradition of poetry. The balagtasan is similar to an ordinary debate except for the fact that one has to reason and argue in verse. They are said to be first shown and heard in the movie "Amnesia Girl" starring John Lloyd Cruz and Tony Gonzaga. It is popularized in television by the original "Boy Pick-up," Ogie Alcasid, in the comedy gag show "Bubble Gang." The witty Senator Miriam Defensor utilizes pick up lines as part of her speeches. Pick-up lines have now become a fad among Filipinos especially the young. The following are my favorite Pinoy pick up lines. None of these are my creation but these are pick up lines I came across from various sources through vonage plans. "Miss, I forgot your name. Can I call … [Read more...]
A short documentary on the rise and fall of Renato Corona
A short documentary on the rise and fall of Renato Corona Rappler.com, the Philippines latest social news network new site has presented a short seven minute documentary on who is Renato Corona before he joined the Supreme Court of the Philippines. I would call this a short documentary on the rise and fall of Renato Corona as the video presents his glorious ascension and his fall from grace in a nutshell. The short documentary reveals how the former Chief Justice quickly rose from the ranks of government service. He started as an unknown palace bureaucrat, served under several presidents and was later on appointed to the highest court of the land. The documentary also gives a snapshot of his multi-million wealth. Was the Senate right in ousting Renato Corona as Chief Justice of the highest court of the land? Of course, I would say that with a big resounding YES and I’d bet my pentair pool pump on it any day. Watch the short documentary below. … [Read more...]
Vote Chief Justice Renato Corona for President !
A lot of people had been crying for the ouster of Chief Justice Renato Corona brought about by the impeachment trial which has been the subject of a lot of brouhaha for the past weeks. By why impeach Chief Justice Renato Corona when he is in fact on of the most qualified person to run this country. A Corona presidency would mean an economic miracle. According to Rappler.com, Corona has properties worth more than 30 million (Excluding properties in the name of his daughter and his wife) and deposits in the banks worth more than 30 million (excluding dollar deposits) This despite his measly government salary. Corona must really be a finance or economics genius! Better than Warren Buffett perhaps as it is a wonder how he has compounded his money into millions considering small principal investments. Considering Corona’s finance and economic genius, there is no doubt in my mind that he can turn the Philippines into a first world country, faster than Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew who turned … [Read more...]
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