March 2012
1 post
“Social Weather Stations March 10-13 Survey: Public Opinion on the Trial of the...”
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February 2012
2 posts
The Hewlett Foundation is offering a $100,000...
coursekit:
The Hewlett Foundation is offering a $100,000 prize to any software designer who can create what they are calling an automated essay grader.
The idea is that if essay grading is more efficient, schools will use them more regularly to gage students’ work. “The more we can use essays to assess what students have learned, the greater the likelihood they’ll master important academic...
I’m Alive Alert Awake Enthusiastic TUPAS
deadheroessociety:
I’m Alive Alert Awake Enthusiastic TUPAS
January 2012
3 posts
The Senate and the People of the Philippines via...
mlq3:
The Senate and the People of the Philippines.
My blog entry for today.
UST: who is rappler.com? →
A few days before Christmas, a little article written by Marites Vitug titled, “UST breaks rules to favor Corona” made waves online. She raised the question as to why Chief Justice Corona…
AUDITIONS FOR ENSEMBLE: “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” –... →
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AUDITIONS FOR ENSEMBLE: “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” – The Performance
Be part of the Philippine premiere of Carlos Celdran’s stage adaptation of his walking tour of the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex. First premiered in Toronto, Canada with Kapisanan Center for Culture and Arts, “Livin’ La Vida Imelda” will be first time the performance will be done...
December 2011
9 posts
Rethinking the ailing economy in 2012 →
Doomsday scenarios of all forms – from the prophetic to the scientifically formulated – have become a favorite topic as 2012 dawns. For most of the Filipinos though, the New Year still means…
An open letter to the President →
Dear Mr. President,
As of this writing, you have already visited the devastated areas of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Dumaguete and relief efforts by the government are in full swing. For that I am…
Despite Sendong, We at Blog Watch wish everyone a... →
Christmastime for most Filipinos is one of the happiest times of the year. People look forward to parties, family reunions, exchange gifts, and everyone feels the festive mood all around. In a…
What we can learn from Sendong →
Much has been said about Sendong—- the tragedy that struck Northern Mindanao—- particularly, Cagayan de Oro City and Illigan. A UN Aid worker described it “like a tsunami” hitting. It is an…
Corona’s counter-attack →
Chief Justice Renato Corona has called President Benigno S. Aquino III’s bluff.
The President and his allies probably thought— nay, wished— that the Chief Justice would just resign to spare…
CBCP, gay rights, and the anti-discrimination bill... →
The CBCP recently issued opposition to an anti-discrimination bill, which may include protection for homosexuals, on the works at legislation. According to the CBCP through its lawyers,…
Filipino Students Go Online – Efforts should not... →
Continued from GILAS: Public Schools on the Information Highway (Part 1)
Internet access is a human right
The United Nations has itself declared that the right to access the Internet…
No Laughing Matter: F#####' Magnets, How Do They... →
Nation, that our beloved former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is being treated like a common criminal right now is indeed a travesty. There is no question that we should not tolerate this kind…
Philippines: The king of call centers →
The New York Times recently crowned the Philippines as the new capital of call centers. The nation took the crown away from India. It isn’t really surprising given that the country has…
November 2011
11 posts
Protests set as Senate railroads passage of 2012... →
Organizations under Kilos Na Laban sa Budget Cuts alliance condemned the Senate’s passage of the 2012 national budget and called for nationwide protests against the “twisted (baluktot)” and…
Arroyo's pictures are worth a thousand words →
One thing that cannot be said of certain Filipinos is that they are narrow minded. With the proliferation of Arroyo’s pictures with a neck brace as the starting point, the clamor for her…
Saving Aquino's balls →
The past few days had been a rowdy ride for Philippine politics and for those who had been closely monitoring it. The tense chapter in the nation’s life unfolded without any hint. And we have…
“Not so much the planner, but the giver who enthralls me :) ~Mich”
– Snapshots
Are you crowding us, Danica Camacho? →
October 31st marks the symbolic birth of the 7 billionth person in the world. All over the globe, pictures of babies have been sprouting captioned as the 7 billionth baby. The entire hype…
Clinton’s Manila visit met with protests →
Various protests were held by different groups as US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton visited Manila last November 15-16, including a “paintbomb ambush” which effectively blocked her convoy…
Philippines: Bad place to do business →
The Philippines can’t seem to catch any break. In the heels of having the worst airport in the world, the country finds itself as one of the worst place to do business. There are three…
Podcast: Getting real with Benigno and discussing... →
I first met Benigno three years ago at the defunct Filipinovoices.com. His views created a lot of spirited discussion and even some conflict among its members. His blunt views and replies to…
Tuloy-tuloy ang laban para sa edukasyon, kalusugan... →
Makasaysayan ang naging paglaban ng mga mag-aaral, guro, administrador at iba pang mga sektor nitong nagdaang mga buwan laban sa budget cuts sa state universities and colleges (SUCs) at…
CHEd, DepEd should provide ‘tuition relief’ for... →
As enrollment for second semester begins, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd) and school administrators should provide ‘tuition relief’ for students…
Why the Philippines is not ICT competitive →
The Business Software Alliance recently issued a survey that the Philippines is not competitive in the Information Technology sector.
Economist Cid Terosa said in an interview by…
October 2011
13 posts
Occupy Wall Street in the Philippines? (Part 2) →
Continued from Part 1
Just over 40 days into its invasion, the Occupy Wall Street movement may still change its mind and decide not be content with simply airing out their frustrations by…
Occupy Wall Street in the Philippines? (Part 1) →
‘We are the 99%’ is a slogan that works not just in the United States but in the Philippines as well. From exorbitant cost of living, unemployment, and even landlessness, the Filipinos have…
A problematic peace plan: OPAPP chief should be... →
Amidst the escalation of the armed conflict with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and to a certain extent, with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), the…
Peace in Mindanao →
One would imagine that Peace in Mindanao is something everyone desires. Yet by the talk around town, it isn’t. Not really. And so much for a nation supposedly of the Catholic faith, without…
Impunity kills at Keppel →
Inside the 77-hectare Subic shipyard special economic zone (SEZ) in [[Zambales]], impunity is the next deadliest thing to falling stern ramps and wobbly scaffoldings.
Early this month, six…
“Where Was Your President?” →
There’s something with a stormy night that propels me and my friends to congregate at Egay’s barbershop.
Could be it gives George, “the professor” and ancient Amang, wise man or wise guy,…
Charter change, again: why the constitution... →
Continuation of Charter change, again: Why the constitution should be changed Part 1
Just because there are valid reasons for changing the charter does not mean that the time is ripe for…
Charter change, again: Why the constitution should... →
Of the many legacies that Marcos has left, the tantalizing taste of charter change is one that lasts up to now. The constitution, as the supreme embodiment of the political, social and…
Why not Charter Change →
In his 11 October 2011 column, Gary Olivar wrote about charter change, and says the President has a secret agenda. The opinion is based on the President’s allies like Senator Drilon who is…
October is National Children’s Month – the... →
October is National Children’s month. The aim is the “recognition of Filipino children as the most valuable assets of the nation and their vital role in nation-building.”
In every society,…
Students bring fight for higher budget to Senate;... →
It’s “hell week” for students with exams, final papers and everything “toxic” but hundreds still marched to Senate yesterday, October 4, to make sure the call for higher budget is heard in the…
Do we need new emergency protocols? →
It happened again. Ondoy-like rain pounded the country and BOOM, flooding occurred. It was so bad that as of yesterday, parts of Isabela where Pedring and Quiel made landfall were still off…
Sidestepping the Issue: Why Thomas’ ‘40%’ is not... →
At a workshop of Justices of the Court of Appeals, US Ambassador Harry Thomas did the unthinkable: publicly criticize the country while representing the United States as its ambassador. A…
September 2011
12 posts
Will the Competition Bill of 2010 solve oil... →
With Filipinos perpetually reeling from one price hike to the other and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) struggling to gain even the smallest foothold in a market ruled by big names, big…
Lessons learnt on mall security – and how to gain... →
Last week’s shooting and suicide of two teen boys in SM Pampanga left the country in shock and brought to attention several concerns.
Reports said that a 13-year old teen shot his male…
Aquino gov’t and minions suffering from ‘liarrhea’ →
As expected, Malacanang and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) issue lies and cover-up in response to nationwide strikes and protests against meager spending for state…
Iskolars ng Bayan on strike →
Thousands of students, faculty and administrators march for higher budget for education, social services
In a “historic show of rage” students, faculty, and administrators from different…
Eyes wide shut at Open Government Partnership →
At the official launch of Open Government Partnership (OGP) early this week, some critical issues were not brought out in the open.
On Tuesday, President [[Benigno Aquino III]] joined 45…
UP Manila shuts down campus, students planked and... →
Students, faculty and administrators in University of the Philippines (UP) – Manila closed the gates of their campus while hundreds of students from Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of…
Planks Be To God →
Nation, this is truly a time of national pride and celebration. We are number 17 in the world for best places for women. Shamcey Supsup beat Ms. China in Ms. Universe, thereby earning us the…
Taking us for a ride →
It is unfortunate that instead of seizing on the opportunity to really address the problem of oil price hikes and overpricing, President Noynoy Aquino chose to hold a a malicious media spin to…
UP community holds “unity march” for higher... →
As transport groups set their strike against oil price hikes, students, faculty and administrators are also gearing up for campus strikes next week to protest oil price and fare hikes as well…
Privatizing basic education →
A few days ago, Department of Education Secretary Armin Luistro proposed a concept for private-run public schools under private-public partnership (PPP) for education wherein running and…
A plan for paradise →
A week before his resignation became effective, then-Tourism Secretary Alberto “Bertie” Lim gathered a small group of bloggers and presented the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) National…