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Pilar and Rapu-Rapu Tops 2008 Collection of Toll and Business Tax

In 2008, 106 Bicol towns collected business tax in the total amount of P45,516,080. Rapu-Rapu of Albay province topped the ranking with an earning of P14,585,151; Daet (CAN) P11,550,642; Pili…

April 24, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

The Paradox of Casureco II’s High Power Rate

By Melvin S. del Puerto “High power rate is beyond our control, blame the power producers!”- that’s always been the explanation of Casureco II officials whenever consumers complained about skyrocketing…

April 15, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Who’s Afraid of the Intellectual Property Rights Anti-piracy Drive?

The Philippines is a marketplace of pirated computer software, music CDs, and movie DVDs. Supply is all over the place, it is not that hard to find. Take the case…

February 23, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Philippines Trade with ASEAN Countries Result in Deficit

A glimpse on how much trade and commerce is obtained by the Philippines among the member countries of the ASEAN was released recently by the national statistical coordination board (NCSB).…

February 4, 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More

Talking Heads in Government Agencies as Farmers and Their Families Suffer Hunger

The most wonderful thing about our government agencies is that they are full of talking heads. Information, misinformation, half-truths and the blatant attempt to deviate attention out of the…

September 6, 2011 / 2 Comments / Read More

IBON: President Cited Misleading and Faulty Rice Data in SONA

The data on rice production cited by Pres. Benigno Aquino III in his second SONA are among the faulty facts and figures. Says IBON Foundation.…

August 8, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More

The New Port of Pio Duran Unlocks Southwestern Bicol

The formal opening of the port of Pio Duran town of Albay ushers a new era for people and business to open up or look forward to progress. The modern…

August 7, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More

Pan De Sal Continue to Shrink in Size and Increase in Price

The staple breakfast bun of Philippine pan de sal we often see on the table courtesy of our friendly baker continue its saga of evolution in price, size and weight.…

May 20, 2011 / No Comment / Read More