Rodney Artida Lack of urban planning and implementation of city development plan makes an urban area prone to housing problem, toxicity and urban sprawl. High population and density brings heavy traffic and pollution. Unsustainable and vulnerable environment in turn will bring more dilemma to the people living in slums or depressed areas.The World Urban Forum... Continue Reading →
New Capital? Megaworld and BCDA to develop southern portion of Fort Bonifacio
Rodney Artida Credits: BCD Expect a lot of traffic in the coming years around Fort Bonifacio as Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Megaworld Corporation will be collaborating to develop the 160-hectare portion of Fort Bonifacio as the new government center. Megaworld and BCDA signed a memorandum of agreement during the press conference to develop... Continue Reading →
Let’s talk about how accurate ‘Boss Baby’ is
Lorrianne Aryenz ValdecantosOkay, the title is a little far-fetched. A talking baby in a suit, no one notices it except for his brother and more talking, intelligent babies who can ride bikes and take out a big old man? Seems too cartoony but what I am talking about is the fact that according to the... Continue Reading →
Era of Virtual Shopping
Lorrianne Aryenz ValdecantosLong and gone are the days where we wait in line for the cashier or the fitting room. Be gone, the days of driving around in a cramped parking lot in search of a empty space. Wave goodbye too to the annoying sales ladies shoving their promos on socks at our faces. When... Continue Reading →
Another Jenner breaks the internet
Lorrianne Aryenz Valdecantos The internet was once again shook to the core as Forbes released an article about Kylie Jenner, the beauty mogul, being the youngest selfmade billionaire, dethroning Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. Kylie is known for her mid-range beauty products, Kylie Cosmetics which originally launched as Kylie Lip Kits on November 2015, has been... Continue Reading →
Narco po! Who’s on the drug watchlist?
By: Jeremiah Monreal Just in time before the election kicks off on May 13, the Palace will release their own “narco-list” and no one can’t hold them back. This time, Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo assured that they will unveil the much-awaited docket of politicians who are connected or involved in large scale drug cartels and... Continue Reading →
“WHOgpong?”: Get to know the Hugpong ng Pagbabago senatorial slate
By: Jeremiah Monreal Call them the President’s paladins for the 2019 Midterm Elections. The Hugpong ng Pagbabago senatorial slate introduced to us by Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara “Inday” Duterte is a “voguish-like party.” From a plunderer, to former senators and the newbies who would like to have a seat in the Senate... Continue Reading →
Bloodstained election season: the unstoppable election-related killings
By: Jeremiah Monreal Hired killers? Cerebral assassins? Political rivalries? Following the death of several politicians including the congressmen, city and municipality mayors and vice mayors, councilors, and even board members, the history of Philippine election-related violence describes the morbidity of those “payed-killers” who only wants to shut down government officials. Proving that their is “political... Continue Reading →
OPINION: Competitive Market – PH in a Game-of-Thrones Style Economy
By: Darwin Pesco Winning is the greatest feeling. We are competitive animals and we always want to be champions of everything. Everyone is trying their best to win and not to face failures. But could it be possible that there is a competition without being defeated at all? Or is it just another fairytale and... Continue Reading →
OPINION: From Veles to Manila: Welcome to ‘Infocalypse’
By: Darwin Pesco Imagine a world where no one can be trusted despite a bunch of information available. A society of never-ending doubts, everyone is a faithful follower of deception. The day when we are living in paranoia of lies is near and what is happening in our society now signifies that we have a... Continue Reading →
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