Economic development: what we do well and what we don’t
Much of economic development is an accumulation of improving ways of doing things. Dramatic improvements in the development process often result when we learn how to plan and execute properly.
Resurrect — and pass — Mar Roxas’ bill
Whatever happened to the “peace on earth, goodwill to men” atmosphere that used to reign during the Christmas holidays? The bickering and infighting are at full blast, and we have only three days left until Jesus’ birthday.
The Philippine economy by year’s close
Inflation and further growth characterized the year’s economic progress. Though the inflation rate was by far more serious than anticipated, the economy continued its booming pace, making it still one of the highest performing in the East Asia region.
Carpenter versus plunderer
“Lo! unto us a child is born!” Not just any child but a child of a carpenter who would follow in his father’s footsteps (Mark 6:3). Carpentry creates value as it transforms plain wood into a beautiful cabinet. Honest hard work is carpentry’s signature. It is the exact opposite of plunder.
UN: De Lima’s detention a failure of government
The WGAD explicitly found that De Lima's detention “lacks legal basis” and, most importantly, resulted from her personal convictions and public statements regarding extrajudicial killings in the country and from the exercise of her right to take part in the government and the conduct of public affairs.
Current world headlines and the economy
Developments that are significant enough to disturb current trends and events in other regions of the world eventually could affect us.
How PH fares in the Human Capital Index
The Human Capital Index (HCI) is the latest indicator that has been formulated (by the World Bank) to help countries achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. But we already have a Human Development Index (HDI), so why the need for an HCI?
In favor of return to ROTC program: development and discipline
President Duterte supports the restoration of ROTC training, arguing that the nation needs it and that it is every citizen’s important duty to support the state in case of need.
A hailstorm of fury
First things first: The Filipino people have been robbed of arguably one of the best chief justices we could have—Associate Justice Antonio Carpio.
Why Filipinos distrust China
What we can take to the bank, Reader, in this era of fake news and overstated achievements, is the fact that Filipinos don’t trust China. Social Weather Stations (SWS) has been conducting surveys on this since 1994, and out of 47 surveys, only nine times did trust in China come out positive (but just barely).
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Xi Jinping visit: future China and Philippine economic relations
The official state visit of Xi Jinping of China to the Philippines produced a large set of potential economic cooperation projects that promises to be more than spectacular as the two nations face the future.
