Funding Fudges
Among the kleptocratic absurdities inflicted in 2009 one that elicited the most responses was the existence of a corruption cartel involving our highest officials, their relatives and “relevant local media” as described by the World Bank’s Department of Institutional Integrity. Karl Garcia recalled...
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Trust, more than platforms
Political platforms are supposed to be statements of an ideology, political or economic beliefs or general ideas that a candidate for public office (or a political party) makes available to get the public support the candidate’s election. The publication of a platform takes on many forms such as via...
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The Christmas Give-away
At about this time of the year across the archipelago there is an important assessment that takes place allowing companies to take stock of its strategic position among the various publics in which it operates. These exercises are deliberate and critical both to the highest in the hierarchy, chairmen...
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The Changing Computing Landscape
Will the Litl be the next Apple Computer?
It was January 24, 1984 when the first Macintosh said, “hello”. It was the first successful personal computer that used images, rather than text to interact with the user. It wasn’t by far the first computer to have a graphical user interface...
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Tenders and Tinder Tempers
For some, any move that insulates the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) from the claws and clutches of political infestation is an occasion for flaring tinderbox tempers. For that matter, given last years insidious squabbles within the Meralco board, any that fortifies the existing equity configuration,...
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