Category Archives: Economy
OPEN
I brought my kids to the Open Capitol activity held Feb. 2 in celebration of the 194th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Ilocos Norte. Eighty Accountancy Students enrolled in Sociology 1 (Society and Culture, which I teach) formed part … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Government/Politics
Jubileeconomics
St. William Cathedral, Laoag City The Roman Catholic Diocese of Laoag, established in June 1961, celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year, and I should feel excited. This must be something big and meaningful. After all, Ilocanos are a deeply pious … Continue reading
200 call center jobs open.. and this time clean
The most difficult column I have written by far is that of Ilocos Norte-based call centers that sell—in ways deceptive and malicious—porn sites, for I knew it would create a stir and would affect the livelihood of those involved in … Continue reading
Hail the Marunggay Fairy and her green leafy wand
TRC Director General Tony Ortiz and MMSU President Miriam Pascua enjoy malunggay ice cream Everyone who enters Laoag City via the Gilbert Bridge is welcomed by a humungous “M” sign. The golden arch is trademark of a global food chain … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Health, Ilocos, PinoyPride, The Good Life
Habang nagbababa ng pamasahe sa buong mundo, Batac City nagtaas
Nagulat at nadismaya ako nang siyam na piso na ang siningil sa akin ng tricycle drayber sa Batac City kanina. Walong piso lamang ito kahapon. Ipinanukala ang pagtaas ng pamasahe noong kasagsagan ng pagtaas presyo ng langis. Ngayong naibsan na … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Government/Politics
Pedaling our way through the crisis
“KAPAG MAIKLI ANG KUMOT, MATUTONG MAMALUKTOT,” goes a Filipino proverb. “Sir, nagakikid met ti ulesen, kasla labacara pay ketdin,” (Sir, the mattress is now as short as a face towel) quipped Christian Aguinaldo, one of my students in Sociology. I … Continue reading
Filed under Bicycling, Economy, Revolution
