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What’s the big idea?
“Dostoevsky tackled free will, Tolstoy the meaning of life – but is it still possible to write philosophical novels?”
(via philippinestudiesgroup)
Countries adopt UN-backed declaration to protect marine environment
“Signatories to the Manila Declaration underlined the importance of healthy oceans and coasts in supporting livelihoods and food security – especially in Small Island Developing States.”
PHL now a creditor nation, helps troubled Europe cope with debt – BSP
NexNote: Whoa.
“With its record-level foreign exchange reserves, the Philippines since 2010 was a lender to Greece, Portugal, Ireland and other troubled economies of Europe to the tune of $251.5 million, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Tuesday.”
Philippines seeks US help to counter China
NexNote: Oooh Dangerous! I move that we become like the “Switzerland” of the Asia-Pacific region.
“The United States and the Philippines will hold combat drills together to counter China’s rising influence in the area.”
A PCIJ Documentary: Doc Gerry Ortega case barely moving after one year
“EXACTLY ONE YEAR ago today (January 24), a gunman shot dead Palawan environmentalist and broadcast journalist Doc Gerry Ortega along Puerto Princesa’s busy highway. Ortega was one of Palawan’s most popular radio commentators, anchoring the radio program “Ramatak” on DWAR Radio Mindanao Network.”
The Philippines takes education to the streets
“The Philippines’ Education Department has begun a roll out of so-called “pushcart classrooms” aimed at educating street children and out-of-school youth in the capital Manila.”
Help stop mining in Palawan
This is very timely especially since the PH is re-launching its new tourism campaign. I am not against mining per se. But mining in an archipelago — one of the centers of the world’s biodiversity — is like taking away our core competence when in fact we can be a tourism superpower.
Read more of Jayvee’s thoughts on the ongoing campaign of stopping the mining in Palawan HERE
