Apr 18, 2025 | Nature Adventures
Mt Pinatubo: before and After
Mount Pinatubo is one giant tourism attraction. But there is not much being done for the site.
Apr 18, 2025 | Education and Governance
Dynasties: A Political Trap in the Philippines
Until we cut the factors why the Philippines remains one of the most corrupt in the world, we will have hard time progressing
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Apr 18, 2025 | Education and Governance
The Real Reason Your Communities Stays Poor
There are reasons why the Philippine is poor is mostly attributed to dynastic rule
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Feb 25, 2025 | Nature Adventures
Balancing Tourism & Water Use: Cagutian Spring & Cave
When a potential tourist site conflicts with the need for its natural resources, which should take priority—preservation or economic gain?
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Feb 24, 2025 | Nature Adventures
Cay-An Falls of San Jorge Samar
Samar undeniably holds immense potential for world class tourism
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Feb 24, 2025 | Nature Adventures
Wonders and Resilience of Batanes
An Island Paradise, an example of resilient community
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Feb 24, 2025 | Nature Adventures
Adventure with MSC World Europa
Cruise Tourism allows you to visit as many sites worldwide with lesser stress
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Feb 24, 2025 | Nature Adventures
Bahamas' Tourism Success: Lessons for the Philippines
Philippines has far more to offer the The Bahamas. With strategic approach, it can attract more tourist like Bahamas did
READ MOREWhen we entrust civil engineering solutions to non-specialists, we risk creating functionally flawed projects, wasting resources, and endangering lives. Specialized design isn't a luxury—it's a necessity for safety and efficiency."
- RLO
Jan 31, 2025 | Education and Governance
Fields of Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Projects must be undertaken by specialists
READ MOREThe state must empower Philippine HEIs to achieve global comparability. COPC can deliver this, but only with the right support in place.
- RLO
Jan 18, 2025 | Education and Governance
The Importance of COPC for International Comparability
COPC should continue; programs with no COPC should be closed; those who have graduated already should be allowed to take the licensure exams
READ MORETo build a more effective and equitable system, CHED must harmonize its policies with accreditation agencies and ensure that compliance mechanisms serve the best interests of students, institutions, and the broader educational landscape.
- RLO
Jan 18, 2025 | Education and Governance
Overlapping Quality Assurance in Philippine HEIs
Is it necessary to have more than 1 quality assessments? Can more result in higher quality?
READ MOREPenalizing students for institutional failures undermines trust in public education and violates their right to fairness. Accountability must lie with institutions, not those who acted in good faith.
- RLO
Jan 18, 2025 | Education and Governance
Remedies for the No COPC no PRC Exam
Can the state penalize students by not allowing them to take PRC exam because the state was unable to comply its own policy?
READ MOREIf pork barrel is a symbol of gluttony, the crocodile barrel signifies something far worse—a relentless, predatory greed that devours everything in its path, leaving citizens at the mercy of those who should protect them.
- RLO
Jan 05, 2025 | Education and Governance
Pork VS Croc Barrel; Croc Barrel is Worse
Is it fair for the pork and crocodiles to be compared to corrupt politicians?
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Jan 04, 2025 | Education and Governance
Why Projects Fail to Uplift Poor Regions like EV
there are a lot of projects, funds are allocated, but why poverty still persist?
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Jan 04, 2025 | Education and Governance
NEDA's Role in Philippine's Growth
NEDA as established in 1972 to be the planning arm of the country towards progress.
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Dec 30, 2024 | Education and Governance
Why Education Department Should Have More Funds
The need to have more for the education department
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Dec 27, 2024 | Education and Governance
Ph Service sector w/o Strong Agri-Industrial Sector
Philippines prioritized services instead of improving its agricultural and industrial sectors
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Dec 25, 2024 | Education and Governance
What if Lee Kwan Yew becomes the Philippine President?
What if a Lee Kwan Yew becomes the president of the Philippines?
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Dec 23, 2024 | Engineering Impact
Possible cause of Biliran Bridge Shaking
This is just an speculative explanation of what could have happened
READ MOREGood governance is not about compliance or recognition—it is about tangible transformation that uplifts communities, eradicates corruption, and restores public trust
- RLO
Dec 18, 2024 | Engineering Impact
The Mockery of the Term: Good Governance
The seal should reflect the true picture of good governance; no corruption
READ MOREIf QA officers perform their duties with integrity, no substandard project should pass unnoticed. However, when collusion exists: Corruption compromises oversight, Deficiencies remain unreported, and Infrastructure projects fail prematurely.
- RLO
Dec 17, 2024 | Engineering Impact
The problem of illegal subcontracting
This article presents one of the many reasons for poor infrastructure in the Philippines
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Nov 07, 2024 | Education and Governance
Probably Socrates is not in the Boardroom of HEIs
The article expresses the crucial role of the leaders (the Board) of HEIs in chartering towards a world class status
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Nov 07, 2024 | Education and Governance
How to be Ranked in the QS Asia University Ranking
Is your University planning to be ranked in QS Asia Ranking? Take a look at this
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Nov 07, 2024 | Education and Governance
Where best Universities are, Progress Exist
Is there a connection? Number of best universities and economy?
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Nov 06, 2024 | Education and Governance
AD Index Inaccuracies
The AD Scientific Index have a lot of errors from the database it uses
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Nov 05, 2024 | Education and Governance
Global, Regional, Local Rankings of Scientists
The AD Scientific Index Ranking of Scientists of the World and in the Philippines
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Nov 02, 2024 | Education and Governance
Professors and how they should be promoted
DBM and CHED needs to revisit their criteria for promotion in the academe
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Oct 28, 2024 | Engineering Impact
What If Contractors Collude?
One of the many What If series of blogs exploring pathways of corruption
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Oct 13, 2024 | Nature Adventures
Zamboanga City and its Hermosa Festival
Its fulfilled October in Zamboanga
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Oct 13, 2024 | Nature Adventures
A Cultural Odyssey in Vientiane Laos
An adventure in Laos
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Oct 11, 2024 | Education and Governance
Decline of Philippine HEIs
Philippine Universities has been declining in ranking of HEIs worldwide
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Sep 28, 2024 | Education and Governance
Philippines Engineering Index Rank
Ways to improve engineering in the Philippines
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Sep 04, 2024 | Education and Governance
Poor Governance and Floods in the Philippines
Despite efforts against impact of climate change, it appears the Philippines is not winning the battle as the impact are getting worser!
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Sep 04, 2024 | Engineering Impact
Benefits if ADB funds Samar Road Rehab
What are the benefits being funded by institutions like ADB?
READ MORETourism should be a powerful economic engine, not a drain on resources—if it becomes an expense, it's a clear sign of mismanagement.
- Ronald Orale
Aug 24, 2024 | Education and Governance
Call for Review of EV Tourism
Tourism suppose to be is an economic tool, not an expense
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Aug 23, 2024 | Nature Adventures
From NY to Virginia’s Wonders and Back
The article was about the family travel in NY, NJ, Penn, Maryland, Penneyselvania.
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Aug 20, 2024 | Nature Adventures
The Unlocked Potential of Samar Caves
This article contrasts Luray Caverns' commercial success with the untapped potential of Samar’s caves. Despite Luray’s revenue, it has lost natural ambiance, while Samar’s poor management and bad roads hinder its caves from providing economic benefits.
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Aug 14, 2024 | Education and Governance
Workplace Wellness in Government? Is it possible?
Explore how global leaders like Google and Microsoft set the benchmark for workplace wellness. Discover how Philippine government institutions can overcome challenges and implement effective wellness programs
READ MOREA robust Personnel Association in Philippine higher education should focus beyond CNA bonuses, emphasizing long-term professional growth and satisfaction to boost productivity and national prosperity
- Ronald Orale
Aug 14, 2024 | Education and Governance
PA's Role in Achieving SSU's Top 200 Ranking Goal
Lets re examine the role of Personnel Association (PA) in Achieving SSUs dream of becoming among the top 200 HEIs in Asia
READ MOREEmployees are the most valuable asset of any organization; their wellness is the cornerstone of sustained success and growth. Investing in their well-being is not just a priority but a fundamental commitment to the organization's future.
- Ronald Orale
Aug 14, 2024 | Education and Governance
Selecting Right Officers of Personnel Association
Often Personnel Association (PA) in government institution are heavily influenced by the administration you cannot distinguish it as an association for the rank and file. This reduces its potential to make workplace a happy place
READ MORESingapore’s success wasn’t due to its small size, but to Lee Kuan Yew’s relentless anti-corruption stance that shaped its prosperous future
- Ronald Orale
Jan 01, 1970 | Education and Governance
Good Governance: The Backbone of Transformation
(Singapore Transformation 1/4) Singapore's transformation was driven by strict anti-corruption measures, effective bureaucracy, and the rule of law. In contrast, the Philippines struggles with systemic corruption, hindering progress and development.
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Jan 01, 1970 | Education and Governance
Visionary Leadership: Charting the Course for Progress
(Singapore Transformation 2/4) Lee Kuan Yew's decisive, long-term vision and pragmatic policies steered Singapore towards prosperity. The Philippines often lacks consistent and visionary leadership, leading to short-term, ineffective solutions.
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Aug 05, 2024 | Education and Governance
Building the Future: Economic and Infrastructure Growth
(Singapore Transformation 3/4) Singapore’s economic growth was fueled by industrialization, strategic trade policies, and robust infrastructure development. The Philippines faces challenges like inadequate infrastructure and ineffective economic policies.
READ MOREIf education aims for social progress, then any academic institution, from basic to postgraduate levels, must foster this progress in its community; otherwise, it has failed its primary purpose
- Ronald Orale
Jan 01, 1970 | Education and Governance
Empowering Through Education: Building Human Capital
(Singapore Transformation 4/4) Singapore invested heavily in education and human capital development, aligning academic programs with national development goals.
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Aug 07, 2024 | Nature Adventures
Tourism: An Expense or Source of Revenue
There is an unclear direction of tourism in the country; is it a source of income or another expense? While many provinces earn much from tourism, others struggles and instead of earning, they are actually spending with low return
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Aug 05, 2024 | Engineering Impact
The Tacloban Causeway Environmental Concerns
The Tacloban Causeway project promises reduced travel time but raises environmental concerns. Disrupted water flow could worsen Cancabato Bay's pollution. Good governance and transparency are essential for sustainable development.
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Aug 05, 2024 | Education and Governance
The initial steps leading to the establishment of SIIM
The Samar Island Institute of Medicine (SIIM) opens in 2024-2025, marking a historic milestone for Samar by providing accessible medical education and healthcare.
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Aug 05, 2024 | Education and Governance
SSU as an agent for Samar Transformation
Samar State University must focus on cultural transformation and academic excellence to drive socio-economic progress and alleviate poverty in Samar Province.
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Aug 06, 2024 | Education and Governance
BOR/BOT Has Their Role to Play
The open letter is addressed to the Board of HEIs in the Philippines. The politics in the boardroom often lead to poor performance of HEIs.
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Aug 07, 2024 | Engineering Impact
A Reflection of Environmental Commitment of an LGU
Observe their statements and their actions. If they are for the government, they will have policies about it and impose it to everyone, no high horses exempted
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