Until today, it was the Department of Education (DepEd) that issued suspension of classes in the wake of a storm or typhoon. Not anymore. “Beginning today and in … [Read more...]
What Haiti needs and does not need
January 21, 2010 By 25 Comments
Last week, I came across a news report where U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was quoted as saying, “It is biblical, the tragedy that continues to stalk Haiti and the … [Read more...]
Worst typhoon in 40 years
September 29, 2009 By 38 Comments
Power in our area has not been restored as I compose this column (for Manila Standard Today). I am seated at the Areva Pavilion of the MMLDC compound along Sumulong Highway in … [Read more...]
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