After spending the Christmas holidays in the Philippines, Filipino balikbayans left the country with a heavy heart. Many of my balikbayan friends were telling me that they would prefer to stay in the Philippines once they retire. They find the Philippines a happy place to live in. There are many beautiful places to see, many eateries and restaurants with different food style which cater to one’s appetite even in the wee hours of the morning....

If continuous weekly increases in oil and prime commodities cannot be stopped, social unrest might developed, peace and order will be in danger and criminality will rise because many will experience hunger. Even the middle class could feel the growing pangs of hard life. Only a segment of the population would not mind the continuous price increases.

What solution should be made in order not to further alleviate the burden of the citizenry? Many are saying to remove the VAT and...

Any political leader who cannot openly speak about moral and ethical values or lead a campaign towards good conduct in public and private life has no right to preside over a nation supposedly known for its religiosity and adherence to Christian values in Asia. . We urgently need at this...

Nursing is still the number one college course in the country. Why? Many students and parents believe that this is college degree where graduates can easily land a job abroad especially in the U.S. and Canada and earn dollars to help their families in the Philippines. This the reason why...

WHAT IS LOZADA TRYING TO PORTRAY?
Ber PachecoMarch 21, 2008Why is the Philippines with its many resources still a poor country? And why are countries like Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, Singapore and others with very limited natural resources are progressively... More

No Lights, No Camera, No Grandstanding
Ber PachecoFebruary, 2008Sensational news hitting the country again is the ZTE broadband deal that allegedly involved some government officials and prominent personalities. The testimony of Jun Lozada, a key witness to the... More

ERAP WANTS TO RECAPTURE HIS THRONE
Ber PachecoJanuary 2008The way former President Joseph Estrada is conducting himself today clearly speaks of a dethroned man vent on regaining a lost territory. His invasion and frequent visits to depressed areas... More