Does anyone know of any Local Government Unit (LGU) that is already doing poverty mapping now? Perhaps some LGU officials are not aware that local poverty rate data are readily available from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and also from Wikipedia? 

Poverty Mapping

More than half of Filipinos surveyed say they’re poor – and   hungry. The good news is that house rent remained calm, although transportation, internet and cellphone load expenses rose, the latest SWS survey shows.

16 M Filipino families say they’re poor; 12.8 M are hungry

Flood myths are prevalent across numerous cultures and can be traced as far back as prehistoric ages. The Bible contains the most globally recognized flood narrative: the story of Noah's Ark. In this Hebrew account, a deity sends a flood to obliterate civilization as a form of divine punishment.

Of Floods, Myths and Faith

 “PNP REMOVES ALL 75 COPS FROM VP SECURITY DETAIL” – Inquirer headline.  Really? In the first place, why “75 cops” to secure one public official, even if she’s next to the head-of-state? Shouldn’t the PNP be more circumspect in spreading its people-protection strategies as “Protector of the People,” especially in the urban areas, particularly in NCR? Where are the cops supposedly patrolling the city’s crowded streets where pickpockets or other anti-social individuals abound, ready to pounce on unsuspecting pedestrians?  

PNP—PEOPLES’ PROTECTOR?

Each one of us is born with a special gift, a talent that is uniquely ours - our pot of gold, if you will. This talent is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered, developed, and shared with the world. But why do so many of us go through life without ever fully embracing or utilizing this extraordinary gift?

Unlocking Your Potential: Embrace Your Uniqueness and Share Your Gift with the World

“Unfortunate” is probably the kindest word to describe the periodic and severe flooding of the city of Marikina in eastern Metro Manila for a decade and a half now. 


The Unfortunate Flooding Of Marikina

Scrolling through social media, I came across a post by John Calderon that shook me to my core. The incident happened around 6 PM on July 21, 2024, at Ulli's Ayala Center Cebu. It was a scene that highlighted a troubling issue in our society—respect and accountability.

The Incident at Ulli's: A Woman's Perspective on Respect and Accountability

Is Multitasking Making You SAD: Stressed, Anxious And Depressed

Is Multitasking Making You SAD: Stressed, Anxious And Depressed?

I’ve been very vocal on social media against efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution, primarily because I believe the amendments being sought after – such as economic provisions – will not benefit the country as a whole.

A year’s residence for public service?

A twin plague– at the extreme end of each other but bound by a common desire for the right kind of nutritional food– stalks the Filipino consumers. On the one end is the problem of obesity (the result of indulging in the wrong kind of foods) and on the other extreme is the undeniable malnutrition especially of the youth and those in the poverty level (whose incomes are inadequate to access a proper diet).

Twin plagues haunt Pinoy consumers

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