Philippines: A Fragile State Vulnerable to Climate Change
A fragile state may be characterized by weak state institutions, unstable political arrangement and internal armed conflict. In these times of climate change where risk hazard for citizens are increasing, fragile states may find their problems intensify. A fragile state has minimal or no mitigation and adaptation policies for the effects of climate change, and in the event of a calamity, will most likely fail to deliver basic services to those who need it.
The Philippines is an example of a fragile state. State institutions are inefficient, laws are not taken seriously by its citizens and more than 4 decades of armed conflict that challenges the legitimacy of the state itself.
The Global Warming Skeptics and The Great Global Warming Swindle
The documentary “The Global Warming Swindle” was made by Martin Durkin, an environmentalism skeptic. Durkin raises several points about the increasing awareness and militancy regarding environmental issues:
1.) That the warming we are experiencing now is part of the Earth’s natural cycle
2.) Carbon Dioxide does not cause global warming; Carbon Dioxide is the product of global warming
3.) Global warming is not caused by human activity
4.) The Green Movement is a socio-economic and political plot. [1]
First Try at Rebel 2000
These are my first attempts of using my brothers SLR. Expect ugly pictures. But I’m reading about photography and yes, I’m practicing my composition. I actually shelled out 2 rolls of 36 shots in Pangasinan last weekend. I’ll show some of those in another post. The pictures below were taken last October 19 at the National Peasant Mobilization at CM Recto.
The Women of “Like Water for Chocolate”
I just want to post this because I’m quite proud of this paper when the rest of my classmates discussed about the romance in the novel. I had to retype this because I only have the original hard copy which I submitted to my professor. This post is slightly altered from the original paper to include my teacher’s comments and corrections. Unfortunately, I forgot her name but Ma’am MZM(S?or L?) thank you for your interest in my paper and for the grade. 
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Mga Pelikulang Pinoy
Bata pa lang ako ay mahilig na akong manuod ng mga pelikulang pinoy. Naalala ko nuong bata pa ako ang patakas na panunuod ng mga lumang pelikula nang dekada 50’s at 60’s na ginagawa ng LVN productions tuwing tanghali dahil lagi kaming pinapapatulog. Naalala ko ang Waray-Waray na pinagbidahan ni Nestor de Villa at Nida Blanca, Galawgaw ni Jaime de la Rosa at Nida Blanca at Charito, I Love You ni Charito Solis at Leroy Salvador. Sa totoo lang, hindi ko masyadong ninanamnam ang mga sinasabi nila mas nakasentro ang aking atensyon sa mga pagpapatawa at kilos nila.
Imperyalistang Pangkultura sa Pilipinas
ni Jose Maria Sison
Lektyur sa isang klase sa pananaliksik sa ilalim ng American Studies Program ng Unibersidad ng Utrecht, Nobyembre 23, 1994.
UP Going Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey- A smoking cessation strategy that involves abrupt cessation of smoking. Used alone, only 5% to 7% of smokers will remain abstinent long-term.
www.ctri.wisc.edu/Home/Glossary.html
The shock of my life came when I saw the notices posted at Vinzons Hall banning smoking in UP. A no smoking policy inside the building is reasonable enough but every other place I can think of where one can smoke such as parking lots, tambayans, gardens are still off limits to smokers. What the hell? Is this still UP?
Roel Pulido: A Loose Cannon?
A lawyer has been gaining a lot media mileage in the past 2 weeks. Roel Pulido has filed a case against JDV and his son. Then he filed a weak and questionable impeachment complaint at the Lower House against Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He seems like a loose cannon with his statements and actions. A resounding question is upon us: What happened to Roel Pulido?
