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The CCT Bail Out Program of Government
Posted: 10-Jul-2011 / 32 weeks 3 days ago
I guess economists and sociologists would find it too early to make judgment on the success or failure of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program of the government   As laymen however, you dear reader and I can come up with opinions of our own...
Getting Rid of Second-Hand Smoke is Not Easy
Posted: 01-Jun-2011 / 38 weeks 9 hours ago
I stopped smoking cigarettes almost 13 years ago. As I am reaching the magic age my lungs seem free from pollution. My breathing is unhindered as I brisk walk with interval jugging ran three to four kilometers twice a week.   I was introduced to smoking at the early age of puberty by...
World Press Freedom Day
Posted: 10-May-2011 / 41 weeks 1 day ago
It was Tuesday, the 3rd day of May when World Press Freedom Day was commemorated. Neither fan fair nor celebration except perhaps, the giving away elsewhere of plaques of recognition for exceptional journalism feats.   Press freedom day? It is nothing but an empty rhetoric in the...
Worlds’ Costliest Haircut
Posted: 20-Apr-2011 / 44 weeks 7 hours ago
The first haircut for a young Ifugao child must be the most expensive in the world. It is called “kolot” in the Tuwali dialect of the ancient township of Kiangan. Only the culturally rich or “kadangyan” can perform such a ritual. Tradition dictates that before the first...
People’s Power on ‘right to life’
Posted: 06-Apr-2011 / 46 weeks 19 hours ago
(2nd of two parts) Moslem countries in the Middle East are using “people’s power” to topple overstaying political leaders with hopes for change which may usher in desirable conditions. One country after another are experiencing what the Philippines undergone 25 years ago...
People’s Power on ‘Right to Life’
Posted: 31-Mar-2011 / 47 weeks 4 min ago
(lst of two parts) If I were a woman of reproductive age belonging to the Roman Catholic, I would go crazy on how to plan a happy family - what with the raging controversy over the Reproductive Health Bill. If I follow the teachings of my church, my husband and I would one way or another...
A note for Holy Week
Posted: 26-Mar-2011 / 47 weeks 4 days ago
With “Ash Wednesday” ushering the Lenten season we may take some time to ponder on the notion that the Jews were to blame for the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   It may spell the difference on how one would celebrate this year’s Holy Week and Easter...
Garbage, garbage and more
Posted: 02-Mar-2011 / 51 weeks 16 hours ago
Unlike the City of Baguio, the capital town of Bontoc, Mt. Province need not spend millions of pesos to dispose of their domestic garbage.  They do not have money to throw into the garbage pile but they have the political will and leadership emanating from a supportive community.  ...
The Media in ‘What Now Baguio?’
Posted: 17-Feb-2011 / 1 year 5 days ago
The results of the recent BCBC election of officers gave reassurance to the leadership of the youth. A member of the fourth generation won over one from the second. This brings to mind how a handful of newspapermen formed an outfit that would support them in the exercise of their profession in...
There’s gold along the “tracks”
Posted: 01-Feb-2011 / 1 year 3 weeks ago
Lydia de Vega – Mercado would have read the story of the bare-footed track runner from Ifugao. The experience of the young tracker was widely publicized after she suffered bruised soles and other foot injuries in last years’ regional sports competition. Who is Lydia de Vega –...