Positive Changes in the Phil That You See

[Kent_210]

Nakikita ko, sa 2016 pa talaga magkakaroon ng TUNAY na positive change. Pag wala na ang Abn0y sa pwesto.

[Busilak]

May mga private initiatives for positive change like Gawad Kalinga (there are other, small scale initiatives)

There was this article in Panorama of Manila Bulletin last Sunday titled The Man Who Planted Trees. He inherited 100 hectares of cogon draped undulating land in 1987. He tried to sell it to the gov't but it was rejected. He thus planted thousands of mango and other trees and it's now a greenland.

It's a pity there's no online Panorama. This is the only write-up I found online http://zacsarian.blogspot.com/2011/1...-to-oasis.html

[Busilak]

May mga gov't initiatives tulad ng banning of plastic bags.

It started in Los Banos as far as I know. The post below was made in 2009.

dito sa LB bawal plastic sa tindahan

I also remember the plastic ban in Los Banos featured by Jessica Soho.Then other municipalities followed like Las Pinas, Muntinlupa. Now MMDA wants to implement the ban in Metro Manila. But the plastic manufacturers are appealing because this will cut sales and production by 30% and they will have to reduce manpower. They say there are other solutions like making the plastic bags biodegradable, which is already being done in some supermarkets. They say the problem is more on disposal which can be addressed by another measure.

There's also a need for plastic bags like for wet goods. Plastic bags are easier to save and recycle.

Then there's the approach done by Rustan's and SM. They encourage use of eco bags which are made of cloth. Plastic bags are used but buyers benefit from using eco bags.

The approach used by some companies regarding garbage management is to avoid turning out garbage in the first place like the following:

-Rustan's supermarket encourages using shoppers' own bags while SM Supermarkets have green bags. Shoppers earn reward points from these schemes.

-Starbucks gives away "waste" coffee grounds to be used for composting, gardening

- Citibank waives annual fees if credit card users agree to receiving statements online thus doing away with the paper statements

[pusang_miyaw]

Nakikita ko, sa 2016 pa talaga magkakaroon ng TUNAY na positive change. Pag wala na ang Abn0y sa pwesto.

tapos sino gusto mo pumalit?

[nikkilove]

I saw in a tv program of a ranking of the best skylines in the world,

the combined Makati and Ortigas skylines ranked in the Top 20,

medyo astonishing, since we have fewer high rise buildings compared to other countries,

but I think they based it on the number of buildings that surpassed a certain floor,

nevertheless, proud to be pinoy moment.

[soltera81]

The government should continue its transparency efforts, where they got the new record high. Kudos!

But it should be more pro-active in managing our economy to alleviate the negative impact of rising prices.

[Celynne]

Eto pasitib rin. Tanggap na ng lipunan ang mga kabaklaan at anek aneks

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-utlzYiVPJ8I/TsJKhP4OhDI/AAAAAAAACGc/0oua_zkpuIs/s1600/CocoMartin+NeilEtheridge+TomRodriguez+PhilippinesSexiestMen.png

VOTE for PHIL YOUNGHUSBAND here -->http://www.theentertainmentlifestyle...-3-update.html

Yan daw ang positibong resulta ng marriage between Pinay and a foreigner.

[Busilak]

40 Richest Filipinos 2012

Rank Name Net Worth ($ mil) Age

1 Henry Sy & family $9,100 87
2 Lucio Tan & family $4,500 77
3 Enrique Razon, Jr. $3,600 52
4 John Gokongwei, Jr. & family $3,200 84
5 David Consunji & family $2,700 90
6 Andrew Tan $2,300 59
7 Jaime Zobel de Ayala & family $2,200 77
8 George Ty & family $1,700 79
9 Roberto Ongpin $1,500 75
10 Eduardo Cojuangco $1,400 77
11 Robert Coyiuto, Jr. $1,300 59
12 Tony Tan Caktiong & family $1,250 59
13 Lucio and Susan Co $1,200 -
14 Inigo & Mercedes Zobel $1,150 56
15 Emilio Yap $1,100 86
16 Jon Ramon Aboitiz & family $955 63
17 Andrew Gotianun & family $825 84
18 Manuel Villar $720 62
19 Beatrice Campos & family $700 -
20 Vivian Que Azcona & family $690 -
21 Alfonso Yuchengco & family $570 89
22 Mariano Tan, Jr. $420 50
23 Enrique Aboitiz & family $400 90
24 Eric Recto $365 49
25 Jose Antonio $300 65
26 Gilberto Duavit & family $270 77
27 Menardo Jimenez$265 80
28 Frederick Dy $260 57
29 Manuel Zamora $255 72
30 Alfredo Ramos & family $250 68
31 Oscar Lopez & family $245 82
32 Felipe Gozon & family $240 72
33 Betty Ang $235 -
34 Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, Jr. & family $230 50
35 Juliette Romualdez $200 -
36 Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr. & family $195 91
37 Jacinto Ng $190 -
38 Tomas Alcantara & family $160 66
39 Michael Cosiquien $150 38
40 Edgar Sia $140 35

Some positive observations:

1. Many are from rags to riches which should inspire Pinoys.
2. Even in a field which is considered saturated like chicken inasal , there is still opportunity to create a niche and succeed (case of Edgar Sia)
3. All are college graduates but not necessarily honor students (there's hope for the majority)

[omnepexent]

I would like to see the Philippines be more like Malaysia.

[gotta lick it]

the Japanese are investing again in the Philippines

[Yooweh]

I would like to see the Philippines be more like Malaysia.

Kahit Singapore naman. I love Singapore kasi. Parang Philippines yung structure pero sobrang linis.

[Busilak]

I would like to see the Philippines be more like Malaysia.

Kahit Singapore naman. I love Singapore kasi. Parang Philippines yung structure pero sobrang linis.

They used to be one country.

Their government heads are considered more autocratic , Pinoys should be ready for that kind of leadership.

[Busilak]

There have been comments on the 40 richest Filipinos that most of them are Chinese. Here are the numbers , according to this article- TRIVIA: What some of the richest Filipinos have in common:

24 have Chinese roots while only 4 have Spanish ones.

http://www.rappler.com/business/7496...have-in-common

[bitwise]

I would like to see the Philippines be more like Malaysia.

oh God, NO.

Kahit Singapore naman. I love Singapore kasi. Parang Philippines yung structure pero sobrang linis.

oh HELL NO!

The cultures of both countries bore me to death. Cleanliness of SG, maybe. But after living here for years, I am starting to feel like I live inside a diorama. That's how bland it is.

[MaccieForever]

Mataas ang value ng PhP ngayon, lugi ang Euro ko

[kreuk]

^ maccie dumaan ka na ng chatthread please?!?!?!

[MaccieForever]

I didnt understand what you mean Kruek

[Lance Edward]

Mataas ang value ng PhP ngayon, lugi ang Euro ko

Mukhang affected ang lahat ng OFW ng pagtaas ng Php. Magsisi-uwi na kaya sa Pilipinas ang mga OFW pag sobrang laki na ng value ng Php compared to other currencies? (Kung may trabahong naghihintay sa paguwi sa Pilipinas, it's a different story).

[Busilak]

Right, the appreciation of the peso will adversely affect OFWs and exporters. Bangko Sentral is aware of this and it buys dollars to minimize or avoid sudden/big falls in exchange rates.

On the other hand, importers welcome this development. And since we have more imports than exports, the net effect should be beneficial (dapat bumaba na ang presyo ng gas na nakaka apekto sa marami)

[Busilak]

indie movies and local bands

This was posted in 2007. Indie films have grown since then, there's a Cine Malaya festival and some successful films are shown in mainstream theaters. It must be successful I saw an ad for a Cine Pilipino.