Si Filosofo Tasyo ay patuloy sa pagpilosopo
I have heard many stories about motorized tricyles:
l. Unable to compensate you in an accident;
2. Running away from scene of accident.
Yet they are unsafe, do not know how drive properly are uncourteous, uncouth and everything under the sun....
What can we do about them? We just let them rule the streets? Cause anarchy?
What are regulators, public sectors doing?
Monday, January 16, 2012
I thought Newspapers Have Verified Facts
Si Filosofo Tasyo ay patuloy sa pagpilosopo
I thought that newspapers observe high standards of journalism and truth. This morning I read a reaction from Pepito Alvarez on the allegations that his cutting of logs at watershed of a water system he operates caused the flood.
He said that he will not do that being a foolish behavior, to cut logs in a watershed. And that the newspaper must rectify this unverified untrue reports.
To which the editor of the newspaper weakly retorted that that was reported by CDO residents.
I thought that newspapers observe high standards of journalism and truth. This morning I read a reaction from Pepito Alvarez on the allegations that his cutting of logs at watershed of a water system he operates caused the flood.
He said that he will not do that being a foolish behavior, to cut logs in a watershed. And that the newspaper must rectify this unverified untrue reports.
To which the editor of the newspaper weakly retorted that that was reported by CDO residents.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Are Settlers Really Blocking Waterways?
Si Filosofo Tasyo ay patuloy sa pagpilosopo
There were observations that one of the causes of flooding in CDO is the occupation by settlers of waterways draining floodbasins. I tried to investigate this myself.
I went to a flood prone area in our place. True enough, the following were observed: the creeks were now 2 meters wide at most, in some areas, it is even l meter. Most the banks of the creeks are occupied by settlers.
I think, we may tolerate squatting elsewhere but not in waterways. It is dangerous for the settlers, and it endangers the lives of others?
Is there an office that weill supervise this? If none, somebody must legislate. We have too many lawmakers. Who? Hoy gising.
There were observations that one of the causes of flooding in CDO is the occupation by settlers of waterways draining floodbasins. I tried to investigate this myself.
I went to a flood prone area in our place. True enough, the following were observed: the creeks were now 2 meters wide at most, in some areas, it is even l meter. Most the banks of the creeks are occupied by settlers.
I think, we may tolerate squatting elsewhere but not in waterways. It is dangerous for the settlers, and it endangers the lives of others?
Is there an office that weill supervise this? If none, somebody must legislate. We have too many lawmakers. Who? Hoy gising.
What Happenned to to the Ban on Tricycles in Highways?
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I understand that there is a law prohibiting tricycles in highways. However, if you look at the current situation, it is the rule now to have tricycles in the highways?
Why? Is it because the TODAs have the political clout? Why do we have to make the laws still?
I understand that there is a law prohibiting tricycles in highways. However, if you look at the current situation, it is the rule now to have tricycles in the highways?
Why? Is it because the TODAs have the political clout? Why do we have to make the laws still?
Tiangge in Public Places
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During Christmas and Holiday Season, and fiestas we see a lot of tiangges. Well the tiangges give a festive mood to the town and gives opportunity to entrepreneurs and other businessmen to make money (and other businessmen in public offices?)
Public places mean plaza and other tight thorough fares, thus they create heavy traffic.
What is the economics of tiangge to the town coffers?
They pay Pl,500.00 per day (as in private tiangges) per stall. And that is good for 60 days. The contract is something like P90t per stall. (That is per interview)
Do they have OR from the Municipal Treasurer? We are not sure?
During Christmas and Holiday Season, and fiestas we see a lot of tiangges. Well the tiangges give a festive mood to the town and gives opportunity to entrepreneurs and other businessmen to make money (and other businessmen in public offices?)
Public places mean plaza and other tight thorough fares, thus they create heavy traffic.
What is the economics of tiangge to the town coffers?
They pay Pl,500.00 per day (as in private tiangges) per stall. And that is good for 60 days. The contract is something like P90t per stall. (That is per interview)
Do they have OR from the Municipal Treasurer? We are not sure?
The Jeepney, an Iconic Symbol of PHL culture and Laws
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If you see a jeepney in action, you will see the microcosm of Phil. culture and implementation of public policy:
l. You see "No Smoking Sign". But the first guy who violates this is the captain of the jeepney - the driver. Thus smoke from his cigarettes permeate the jeepney, and the ashes and the embers.
2. There is supposed to be clean air and anti smoke belching law, but his jeepney spew smoke.
3. There is supposed to be uniform and proper shoes for the driver, he being part of public utility. But he wears slippers, shorts and T shirt.
4. He loads and unloads passenger anywhere he wants to even in no loading and unloading zone, and even in the middle of the street.
And where are the traffic policemen, the traffic enforcers?
Why do they turn blind eye to these violations?
Are they in cohorts? Or simple lack of will to implement?
If you see a jeepney in action, you will see the microcosm of Phil. culture and implementation of public policy:
l. You see "No Smoking Sign". But the first guy who violates this is the captain of the jeepney - the driver. Thus smoke from his cigarettes permeate the jeepney, and the ashes and the embers.
2. There is supposed to be clean air and anti smoke belching law, but his jeepney spew smoke.
3. There is supposed to be uniform and proper shoes for the driver, he being part of public utility. But he wears slippers, shorts and T shirt.
4. He loads and unloads passenger anywhere he wants to even in no loading and unloading zone, and even in the middle of the street.
And where are the traffic policemen, the traffic enforcers?
Why do they turn blind eye to these violations?
Are they in cohorts? Or simple lack of will to implement?
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