Jack The Scribbler

Despite the triple whammy that hit them, the Japanese had been well-behaved, even in the throes of despair. Their discipline has prevailed even amid the desperation in what passed off as ‘panic-buying’ in Tokyo and other Japanese cities in response to fears of a shortage in food and other essential items should the nuclear crisis become drawn-out. Read more ›

From where we stand, the OFWs and call-center workers most likely will be responsible for a big chunk of the bold economic growth forecast set by the BSP. Read more ›

The argument for subsidizing the poor’s fuel consumption rests on the assumption that more expensive oil would leave them with little to spend on more essential items such as food, health care, education, among others. Read more ›