Treasure hunting in the deep sea
The manganese nodule deposits are of interest because they contain greater amounts of some metals than are found in today’s known economically minable deposits.
View ArticleRising from the ashes
Now that the shooting war is over, government resources are now being marshalled to help Marawi get back on its feet.
View ArticleMetro Manila Development Authority @ 42
On his very first speech during an MMDA anniversary, Chairman Danilo Lim, who has been on the job only for the last 5 months, could not hide his amazement at how complex the MMDA’s responsibilities...
View ArticleThe biggest show in town
For three days last week, heads of the Asean, their dialogue partners and other global players attended a smorgasborg of meetings in Manila to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the region.
View ArticleRevisiting Andres Bonifacio
For one reason or another, there are fewer materials on Andres Bonifacio compared to other contemporaneous historical figures. For instance, there is only one available photograph of Bonifacio and it...
View ArticleCutting the funds flow to the CPP-NPA
President Rodrigo Duterte could not hide his frustration when he recently declared the CPP-NPA as a terrorist organization.
View ArticleMuntinlupa marks centennial
Allow me to congratulate Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi, city and barangay officials and residents of Muntinlupa City (my city) which is marking its centennial tomorrow (Dec 19).
View ArticleMerry Christmas to one and all
In a predominantly Catholic country like the Philippines, the main Christmas tradition is one of preparation for the coming of the Savior in an atmosphere of family togetherness and in the spirit of...
View ArticleWishes for 2018 and beyond
About this time, many of us try to recollect personal and family experiences during the year just ended. It is also now that we renew resolutions and express hope and wishes for the coming year.
View ArticleOutstanding teachers, soldiers, and police officers
Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) is off to an early start in 2018 as it launched on the very first working day its annual search for outstanding teachers, soldiers and police officers.
View ArticleHandle your credit card as if it were cash
This week, an acquaintance asked via text to see me after work . He sounded very urgent so I told him to see me after dinner.
View ArticleThe BSP governor’s SOBA
The President has his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Local governments have their own equivalents: SOPA for provinces, SOCA for cities and SOMA for municipalities.
View ArticleAdvice to young writers
Originally open only to students from Muntinlupa City, the award has since expanded its reach to also include student writers from Makati City, Taguig City, and Pasig City .
View Article‘Scrape to metal’ or ‘retouch’
During my color-coding days, I normally take Uber. Regardless of LTFRB’s misgivings about Uber, I personally find UBER quite efficient, economical and practical.
View ArticleA tribute to Val Araneta, Monetary Board Member
The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilpinas paid its final tribute last week to one of its own, Valentin A. Araneta, who passed away last February 21 just a week after his 69th birthday.
View ArticleMuntinlupa City @ 23
At 23, Muntinlupa City is one of the youngest cities in the Philippines. But it has already become one of the frontrunners in its class in terms of competitiveness and quality of life for its residents.
View ArticleTip for bar takers
This early, I am willing to bet that in the forthcoming bar exams late this year, two very likely questions in Political Law would involve Quo Warranto and Impeachment.
View ArticleWelcome to the ‘Club’
In a video-taped greeting to former President Fidel V. Ramos, former Malaysian Minister Mahatir Mohamad welcomed PFVR to the “Club”.
View ArticleMuntinlupa’s best
25 years ago, with then Vice Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi, we started to search for and recognize the best and the brightest in the various secondary schools in Muntinlupa City.
View ArticleRemembering Cardinal Sin
During the Lenten season, I could not help but fondly remember Jaime Cardinal Sin. This one-of-a-kind religious leader had many virtuous. But perhaps, his sense of humor (sometimes off color) is not as...
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