Election Jitters: Companies Develop Emergency Plans

It started with speculation and what were then unfounded fears.  And unless the Comelec gets its act together, our worst fear may just happen — chaos and a failure of elections on May 10. With piling threats, glitches, and foul Continue reading Election Jitters: Companies Develop Emergency Plans

Partylists: More considerations before you vote

Note: The following is an article I wrote for 100araw.com, an initiative of Pinoys from different disciplines to share their thoughts on the upcoming elections. I am re-posting it here. The partylist system was a milestone for democracy in the Continue reading Partylists: More considerations before you vote

Reporter's Notebook: The Partylist System in the Philippines

The video below is a story I produced and wrote in 2007 for the public affairs program, Reporter’s Notebook. Three years later, the concerns this story raised remain relevant.  There is still much improvement in terms of educating the public Continue reading Reporter's Notebook: The Partylist System in the Philippines

Examining Black Propaganda; Nograles' Long Goodbye

The truth is, I have never seen anyone take so long to leave or say goodbye.  I am refering to Speaker Prospero Nograles, who claims to have plans of leaving the administration coalition to join the Nacionalista Party. Which is Continue reading Examining Black Propaganda; Nograles' Long Goodbye

Election 2010: Our Dangerous Life

Television giant ABS-CBN gave viewers more things to reflect on as it aired the 80’s mini-series, A Dangerous Life.  For those who remember, the mini-series was HBO and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation effort to dramatize the final days of the Continue reading Election 2010: Our Dangerous Life