Category Archives: Governance
Class issues and climate change
I won’t be repeating a thing that scholar Gill H. Boehringer has fluently expounded in an article published in Bulatlat.com. But what I’ll do is to jot down some mental notes that I have — whether leaning or otherwise – … Continue reading
Filed under Class Issues, Disasters, Environment, Governance
Play says election is not end of citizen’s role in governance
It was a critique’s night and my supposed role was to provide feedback that would help the xreatives to improve a play entitled “Si Juan Tamad, Ang Diablo, at ang Limang Milyong Boto” on youth participation in elections and governance. By … Continue reading
Filed under Governance, Protest Art
Gov’t nurturing catastrophe in the Philippines
This morning as I read the papers, several costings on the damage of typhoon Ondoy {international name Ketsana) to hospitals and crops had already been estimated. But what is the use of costings if they are not properly done to guide us … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, Governance
2009 HDR: least thought out of the series
I’ve always been looking forward to reading Human Development Reports. They’re great source of information and a well of insights. This year’s report, Overcoming Barriers: Mobility and Huma Development, however, was a dismal. It didn’t have the heart of looking at individuals’ hopes and … Continue reading
Filed under Governance, Migration
Will Gloria accept responsiblity for Ondoy tragedy?
The number of fatalities from tropical storm “Ondoy” (international name Ketsana) has reached 246, the National Disaster Coordinating Council reported as of Sept. 29. Damage to property was placed at P4.6 billion, while the cost of assistance was estimated at … Continue reading
Filed under Governance
UNFCCC highlights Ketsana
The climate talks has opened in Bangkok. I am sure that the Filipino delegation would be the most articulate of all peoples being represented in the negotiations. One climate change activist said not to raise the expectations from the … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, Governance
Panlilio brings advocacy to the blogosphere
Hndi lang pala matapat na opisyal si Ed Panlilio kundi siya rin ay maparaang kampanyador. Hamakin ninyong dalhin ni Ka Ed ang kanyang kampanya laban sa korapsyon sa world wide web? Kailangan ninyong bisitahin ang kanyang blog. Bihira na ngayon … Continue reading
Filed under Advocacy Strategies, Filipino Activists, Governance
