Grace Calderon - Instablogs
Feb 10 2009
Rising prices in the Philippines are the result of increases in the prices of inputs, with the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) explaining that the reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers is much higher than the 30 percent estimated by the...
Feb 10 2009
The Philippines is facing a big cut in foreign aid because corruption in government is “deeply entrenched” and the World Bank report is “worrying” a big donor country, a diplomat disclosed yesterday.
Feb 10 2009
More than 200 dolphins have beached themselves on Manila Bay. Residents saw huge pods of dolphins near the towns of Pilar and Abucay on the Bataan peninsula west of Manila.
Feb 10 2009
To avoid another possible rigging of road projects by private contractors and government officials, the World Bank has come up with safety nets.
Feb 10 2009
The three International Committee on the Red Cross (ICRC) workers currently held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf in southern Philippines were unharmed during Monday’s military operations against the bandit group.
Feb 10 2009
Proponents of Charter change argue that removing the 1987 Constitution’s nationalist provisions is key to reviving foreign investment flows into the country. Yet this is a weak argument for an effort that is moreover about Pres. Arroyo’s extension...
Feb 10 2009
Human rights, peace, and security will take center stage in the first negotiating round on the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Union and the Philippines.
Feb 9 2009
Mangoes are a huge hit in supermarkets in Ireland, UK, and all across Europe. They are recession proof. With the death of land reform, the delicious Philippine mango is the one bright hope of the small Filipino farmers.
Feb 9 2009
The economic pinch nearly prevented many tribes from taking part in the festivities this year. But they could not just abandon what their fathers and grandfathers had been doing for decades.
Feb 9 2009
The rash of accidental deaths in the Hanjin Heavy Industries’ shipyard inside the Subic Bay Freeport is unusual and a legitimate source of public concern. A total of 19 workers have died in 17 incidents since 2006. Last week, Press Secretary Cerge...