Development workers have long lamented the fact that social issues do not get as much media coverage and public attention because the causes aren’t “sexy” enough. Nothing whets the appetite … Read More
Campaign Promises: Noynoy Aquino, President-Elect
All eyes are now on Noynoy Aquino. After an intense campaign period, the first fully-automated elections, and his celebrated proclamation, we look back at his trail of promises. Population and … Read More
Pop Bytes: Wilfredo Prilles Jr. on Education
Wilfredo Prilles, Planning and Development Officer of Naga City, thinks education is better handled by LGUs than the national government. Do you agree?
Justifying Jamby
Name: Maria Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal-Valade Party: Independent A candidate wealthy enough to personally fund a presidential campaign. A candidate whose sense of nationalism runs in the family. These phrases … Read More
Candidate Score Cards: Ang Kapatiran Party
By Patricia Vega On one end of the popdev spectrum is Ang Kapatiran Party, which firmly believes that the Philippines does not have a population problem, and that population and … Read More
Gordon proposes teachers, technology to upgrade education system
By Patricia Vega Like most—if not all—presidential candidates, education ranks high in the platform priorities of Bagumbayan standard-bearer Sen. Richard Gordon. The senator notes that while the Philippine Constitution mandates … Read More