Photo courtesy: gov.il There is today a truly alarming war between two nations whose diametrically opposing worldview resembles a Gordian knot no one can ever hope to unshackle: Israel against its avowed nemesis, Iran engendered by what is now known as ‘Operation Rising Lion.’ If left unchecked by those who have the moral courage, political…
In Photo: This photo was taken 2 years ago during a field demo of the Gaspardo Pneumatic Seeder. The dwindling number of workers willing to toil under the sun, an indirect and unwanted result of the government’s “Ayuda” program, has prompted agricultural entrepreneurs to shift to mechanized farming. Tractors, Pneumatic Seeders and Agricultural Drones were…
Photo courtesy: AP The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is taking different tunes. The conduct of the trial is being impugned by several phalanx of incurable anti-Duterte critics and politicians who will not stop at bribery to get rid of Sara from running for President in the 2028 regular elections. The so-called authority…
They kidnapped and incarcerated former President Rodrigo R. Duterte because of alleged crime against humanity. Before he was detained the International Court of Justice read to him the charges that led to his arrest. To prove his culpability the court clearly stated that he is being held accountable for the murder of 43 persons in…
in Photo: There are 2 temples of this kind on the National Palace compound The National Palace Museum, also known as the Taipei Palace Museum, is a must see for fans of history. Established in 1965, this houses one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial pieces of arts and artifacts. After experiencing the…
Almost 2 years ago, an American friend sent me packets of Soybeans foundation seeds for trial planting in the Philippines. Unfortunately, the shipment was held up at the ports for my failure to submit the needed import documents. So, out of the over 2,500 seeds, only 9 terminated and of the 9, I chose to…
Davao City Congressman Paolo Z. Duterte was pummeled with criticisms by a throng of anti-Duterte critics and political propagandists in all media platforms when he was caught on video accosting a person described to be a helpless businessman. The man was a good copy to add to the vilification campaign against the Dutertes and because…
There are so many tourist attraction sites in Taichung, the second largest city in Taiwan. It’s considered to be a gateway for exploring Taiwan’s nature areas like Sun Moon Lake, and popular for boating and hiking. In the bustling city center are museums, temples and the ornate brick Taichung Station. But we took a break…
On her 47th birthday celebration, Vice-President Inday Sara Duterte finds herself on the crossroads of destiny. The undisputed front-runner in the 2028 presidential elections, VP Inday marks the occasion outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in Scheveningen where her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte is being held while awaiting trial. FPRRD’s enemies imagined…
Why the Philippines’ Wage Hike Risks Killing Businesses, Jobs, and Hope In a country struggling to regain its economic footing post-pandemic, the Philippine House of Representatives has chosen the most politically convenient — and economically reckless — way to address poverty: a blanket ₱200 daily legislated wage increase for all minimum wage earners in the…
