Reader comments on "Large Investors Can Make a Difference In Subic":
Must be an ignorant American. The PI he refers to ceased to exist on 4th July 1946.
and another:
Koreans, Japanese, Taiwanese.....they are all the same. Without low costs and high profits, there WOULD BE NO REASON to come to the PI. What does the PI have to offer?
It has NOTHING, that is why your population is always overseas!!!! OFWs, they know what is going on, that is why they fled the PI to get decent paying jobs.
Don't hate on the investors, because they are the ONLY ones able to help this country. If the PI govt was doing their job, then investors would not take advantage of what the PI has to offer.
Face the facts, the PI has NOTHING to offer, that is why the govt is desperate by ANY MEANS to allow any type of investors to help this stagnant economy. What a shame that you target investors when you should look at your inadequaties FIRST!
[The Subic Bulletin] You got it wrong when you said "hate on the investors", the investors are our biggest hope for change that's why we must pressure them NOT to act like greedy Philippine politicians but to act like responsible international corporations.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Wisdom Peace and Harmony The Hanjin Way...
Comment from a reader on "More Hanjin Employee's Die":
well these morons that are in elected office here do tend to think they are above the laws that they make. This ****head in particular has always had an ego problem as those of you who have been here a long time will know. I find this quite common with short people!
As for the bus, was it Hanjin or WPH (Wisdom Peace and Harmony !!!)
well these morons that are in elected office here do tend to think they are above the laws that they make. This ****head in particular has always had an ego problem as those of you who have been here a long time will know. I find this quite common with short people!
As for the bus, was it Hanjin or WPH (Wisdom Peace and Harmony !!!)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
SBMA Lines Up More Litigants
Comment from a reader on "White Elephant Farming In Subic":
Looking at the construction projects that have started on leased properties in the SBMA and came to a sudden screeching halt such as the blue monstrosity mentioned above, and now the rusting skeleton that was supposed to be an "athletic" hotel at the former Remey Field, as well as the rusting, stalled project across from the blue monstrosity on the waterfront would seem to indicate that the manager of the SBMA, Armand Arreza, is making the rules up as he goes along, eventually forcing the projects into litigation as mentioned above.
Anyone with ambition of investing in a leased property for business at the SBMA should first look at the long history of companies that have walked away from the place since the close of the Navy base.
Warren Buffett would never invest in such an environment. Macapagal-Arroyo needs to step in and throw the incompetent Arreza out and replace him with someone with better business sense.
[The Subic Bulletin] The promised Athletic Hotel seems to have just been an empty promise so that the developer could erect cheap concrete market stalls along the side street.
The Blue monstrosity on the waterfront road as well as Legenda, Legenda suites and the original land famous for non existent ancient trees have all been promised to Ocean 9. How could a single investor be given so much of the freeport area?
Does SBMA really think tying up all that space with one investor makes any business sense or just that they only need to litigate one company in a couple of years so they can hit on the next sucker?
Looking at the construction projects that have started on leased properties in the SBMA and came to a sudden screeching halt such as the blue monstrosity mentioned above, and now the rusting skeleton that was supposed to be an "athletic" hotel at the former Remey Field, as well as the rusting, stalled project across from the blue monstrosity on the waterfront would seem to indicate that the manager of the SBMA, Armand Arreza, is making the rules up as he goes along, eventually forcing the projects into litigation as mentioned above.
Anyone with ambition of investing in a leased property for business at the SBMA should first look at the long history of companies that have walked away from the place since the close of the Navy base.
Warren Buffett would never invest in such an environment. Macapagal-Arroyo needs to step in and throw the incompetent Arreza out and replace him with someone with better business sense.
[The Subic Bulletin] The promised Athletic Hotel seems to have just been an empty promise so that the developer could erect cheap concrete market stalls along the side street.
The Blue monstrosity on the waterfront road as well as Legenda, Legenda suites and the original land famous for non existent ancient trees have all been promised to Ocean 9. How could a single investor be given so much of the freeport area?
Does SBMA really think tying up all that space with one investor makes any business sense or just that they only need to litigate one company in a couple of years so they can hit on the next sucker?
Friday, August 28, 2009
Subic Bay's Driftwood Beach
Reader comments on "The Fight For Subic Bay's Driftwood Beach":
How could Koreans buy Driftwood Beach when foreigners are not allowed to own real estate property in PI? Does PI law apply to everyone except Koreans?
[The Subic Bulletin] There are many ways this is done with proxies, corporations with assigned shareholders, unsigned conveyance document just to name a few.
and another:
My wife read in the local Tagalog newspaper that Hanjin offered a bounty to buy the Driftwood Beach location, they said they want it because of the pier that is there.
The paper said that the Barangay Captain and the Mayor were fighting over who would pocket the bounty that would enable the sale of the public beach. Apparently the people believed the fight has something to do with their interests but eventually realized they were cheated when the Mayor and the Barangay Captain agreed to split the bounty at the expense of the locals loosing their beach.
We do not know if this is totally true because it seems funny the local tagalog paper will print this but everyone else is keeping quiet (or afraid) about the issue.
[The Subic Bulletin] We would be interested if any of our readers can verify these reports one way or another?
How could Koreans buy Driftwood Beach when foreigners are not allowed to own real estate property in PI? Does PI law apply to everyone except Koreans?
[The Subic Bulletin] There are many ways this is done with proxies, corporations with assigned shareholders, unsigned conveyance document just to name a few.
and another:
My wife read in the local Tagalog newspaper that Hanjin offered a bounty to buy the Driftwood Beach location, they said they want it because of the pier that is there.
The paper said that the Barangay Captain and the Mayor were fighting over who would pocket the bounty that would enable the sale of the public beach. Apparently the people believed the fight has something to do with their interests but eventually realized they were cheated when the Mayor and the Barangay Captain agreed to split the bounty at the expense of the locals loosing their beach.
We do not know if this is totally true because it seems funny the local tagalog paper will print this but everyone else is keeping quiet (or afraid) about the issue.
[The Subic Bulletin] We would be interested if any of our readers can verify these reports one way or another?
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The Philippines Needs Leadership
Comment from a reader on "Cleaning Up The Philippines":
Why ask the investors when the attitude of the Pinoys must first be fixed. Sure, investors might help out, but on other ordinary days, it is up to the regular folk to clean up after themselves. You have to instill this idea, rather than try to force it upon the people.
There is a difference between the 1st world and the 3rd world, and if people do not respect their own communities, you know which world you are living in.
[The Subic Bulletin] In this world there are leaders and followers, big corporations have usually earned their success through leadership. This leadership can mentor communities and even whole countires to an improved standard of living.
Do you seriously expect the simple poorly educated Pinoy in the street to wake up one day, forget his poverty and despair while he leads his fellow man to nurture the environment and clean up the country?
The problem is that the elected leaders are too busy accumulating inexplicable wealth to do any leading, and why would they, while the masses are suppressed the rich get richer.
The difference between the first world and third world you refer to is that the first world's leaders already provided garbage services, sewerage treatment and EDUCATION. We don't think this can all come from investors but we do think a little leadership could equip the simple Filipino to help make his country a better place to live.
Why ask the investors when the attitude of the Pinoys must first be fixed. Sure, investors might help out, but on other ordinary days, it is up to the regular folk to clean up after themselves. You have to instill this idea, rather than try to force it upon the people.
There is a difference between the 1st world and the 3rd world, and if people do not respect their own communities, you know which world you are living in.
[The Subic Bulletin] In this world there are leaders and followers, big corporations have usually earned their success through leadership. This leadership can mentor communities and even whole countires to an improved standard of living.
Do you seriously expect the simple poorly educated Pinoy in the street to wake up one day, forget his poverty and despair while he leads his fellow man to nurture the environment and clean up the country?
The problem is that the elected leaders are too busy accumulating inexplicable wealth to do any leading, and why would they, while the masses are suppressed the rich get richer.
The difference between the first world and third world you refer to is that the first world's leaders already provided garbage services, sewerage treatment and EDUCATION. We don't think this can all come from investors but we do think a little leadership could equip the simple Filipino to help make his country a better place to live.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Happy Vistor To Subic
Just returned from 3 weeks in Subic, my 14th trip in 7 years. Here are my observations.
Royale has improved dramatically. The aisle are wider, much more selection, much cleaner, and very nicely air conditioned. Downside, the parking lot has not been repaved and it atrocious. Traders (formerly Far East Trader) parking lot surface is even worse if that's possible.
Noticed what appeared to be many stray dogs on SBMA and in Binictican. Aren't there any leash laws?
Far fewer foreigners this trip, including far fewer Americans, Australians and Koreans. Not sure if it was due to the economy, the weather or both.
Drove to SM at Clark on SCTEX - took 45 minutes and didn't have to drive through Dau or Angeles - it was awesome. Drove to Manila on SCTEX and the Manila highway took about 1:45 to get from Binictican to Caloocan - awesome trip.
Binictican Guards and SBMA Gate guards still shaking down the locals. Workers at my house had to pay Binictican guards bribes to get it. This has been reported to me multiple times during multiple trips by my workers. Mother in law had to pay the gate guards bribes to allow her to bring some of my old furniture and refrigerator off SBMA - even though we had Land and Assett and PPMD approval & she had all the approved documentation allowing her to remove these items from SBMA.
Over all, it was a great trip even though it rained like crazy.
Thanks
Seattle
[The Subic Bulletin] The difference between the SBMA LED shakedowns and the PNP shakedowns is that the LED have no support to there claims. We have found by simply telling them to get their supervisor down here to mediate their claims your on your way in seconds.
With the exception of the guard at Cubi that is always asking for money to buy mineral water, the guards seem to pick on Filipinos much more than foreigners, we believe this is because foreigners will challenge the LED officer over the legitimacy of his claim while Filipinos will accept that's the way it is a pay up.
Royale has improved dramatically. The aisle are wider, much more selection, much cleaner, and very nicely air conditioned. Downside, the parking lot has not been repaved and it atrocious. Traders (formerly Far East Trader) parking lot surface is even worse if that's possible.
Noticed what appeared to be many stray dogs on SBMA and in Binictican. Aren't there any leash laws?
Far fewer foreigners this trip, including far fewer Americans, Australians and Koreans. Not sure if it was due to the economy, the weather or both.
Drove to SM at Clark on SCTEX - took 45 minutes and didn't have to drive through Dau or Angeles - it was awesome. Drove to Manila on SCTEX and the Manila highway took about 1:45 to get from Binictican to Caloocan - awesome trip.
Binictican Guards and SBMA Gate guards still shaking down the locals. Workers at my house had to pay Binictican guards bribes to get it. This has been reported to me multiple times during multiple trips by my workers. Mother in law had to pay the gate guards bribes to allow her to bring some of my old furniture and refrigerator off SBMA - even though we had Land and Assett and PPMD approval & she had all the approved documentation allowing her to remove these items from SBMA.
Over all, it was a great trip even though it rained like crazy.
Thanks
Seattle
[The Subic Bulletin] The difference between the SBMA LED shakedowns and the PNP shakedowns is that the LED have no support to there claims. We have found by simply telling them to get their supervisor down here to mediate their claims your on your way in seconds.
With the exception of the guard at Cubi that is always asking for money to buy mineral water, the guards seem to pick on Filipinos much more than foreigners, we believe this is because foreigners will challenge the LED officer over the legitimacy of his claim while Filipinos will accept that's the way it is a pay up.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Guam And Olongapo To Be Sister Cities
Guam soon will have an official relationship with Olongapo City, Philippines, opening the door to increased tourism, cultural exchanges, workforce development and business investments, gubernatorial candidate and Sen. Eddie Baza Calvo announced.
Calvo's announcement came after a public hearing Saturday on a resolution, which would lead to a sister-city relationship with Olongapo City. The city is home to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, a booming urban area and former host to a U.S. Navy base.
“If you look at Zambales and compare it to Guam, we really have a lot of similarities,” Calvo said at the hearing. “There’s ways Guam can benefit with the usage of talent from the region. In about eight years, Guam’s economy of military construction will have to move toward another direction. There’s going to have to be something to replace it. We have to look at the long term with a mutually beneficial relationship with Olongapo. They found a way and, with the help of this partnership, we can too.”
Testimony on Resolution No. 60 unanimously favored authorizing an official sister-city relationship. Calvo heard testimony on his resolution from leaders from the Zambales Family Association of Guam, the Filipino-American Presidents and members of the Filipino Community of Guam. The Consul General of the Philippines, Guam Visitors Bureau and a past President of the FCG also submitted written testimony favoring passage of the resolution.
“The Philippine Consulate General believes that friendly and cooperative exchanges to promote culture, tourism and workforce development, as mentioned in your proposed Resolution’s draft agreement, will certainly work for the advancement of the interests of both Guam and Olongapo City,” Consul General Olivia Palala wrote. “Aside from being home to the naval base, Olongapo City was likewise a reliable source of skilled workers needed for the Subic Naval Base operations. It is thus foreseeable that the establishment of a sister-city relationship between Guam and Olongapo will benefit both parties tremendously in light of the impending military buildup on the island.”
Diversifying Tourism
Guam Visitors Bureau General Manager Gerry Perez provided testimony, which states this sister-city relationship can improve tourism and blossom well over time.
“We foresee increased travel between Guam and Olongapo with friends and relatives as well as developing business relationships between the two communities,” Perez wrote. “We believe this resolution to establish a sister-city relationship will be mutually fruitful and expect benefits to increase over time for the people of Guam and Olongapo, Philippines.”
Source Guampdn.com
Calvo's announcement came after a public hearing Saturday on a resolution, which would lead to a sister-city relationship with Olongapo City. The city is home to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, a booming urban area and former host to a U.S. Navy base.
“If you look at Zambales and compare it to Guam, we really have a lot of similarities,” Calvo said at the hearing. “There’s ways Guam can benefit with the usage of talent from the region. In about eight years, Guam’s economy of military construction will have to move toward another direction. There’s going to have to be something to replace it. We have to look at the long term with a mutually beneficial relationship with Olongapo. They found a way and, with the help of this partnership, we can too.”
Testimony on Resolution No. 60 unanimously favored authorizing an official sister-city relationship. Calvo heard testimony on his resolution from leaders from the Zambales Family Association of Guam, the Filipino-American Presidents and members of the Filipino Community of Guam. The Consul General of the Philippines, Guam Visitors Bureau and a past President of the FCG also submitted written testimony favoring passage of the resolution.
“The Philippine Consulate General believes that friendly and cooperative exchanges to promote culture, tourism and workforce development, as mentioned in your proposed Resolution’s draft agreement, will certainly work for the advancement of the interests of both Guam and Olongapo City,” Consul General Olivia Palala wrote. “Aside from being home to the naval base, Olongapo City was likewise a reliable source of skilled workers needed for the Subic Naval Base operations. It is thus foreseeable that the establishment of a sister-city relationship between Guam and Olongapo will benefit both parties tremendously in light of the impending military buildup on the island.”
Diversifying Tourism
Guam Visitors Bureau General Manager Gerry Perez provided testimony, which states this sister-city relationship can improve tourism and blossom well over time.
“We foresee increased travel between Guam and Olongapo with friends and relatives as well as developing business relationships between the two communities,” Perez wrote. “We believe this resolution to establish a sister-city relationship will be mutually fruitful and expect benefits to increase over time for the people of Guam and Olongapo, Philippines.”
Source Guampdn.com
Monday, August 24, 2009
The Japan-USA Relationship
Comment from a reader on "New Japanese Administration Can Give The USA To Su...":
"The Japanese administration had already demonstrated and showed to be NON pro U.S.?" Really?
Is this to suggest the incoming administration will be "anti U.S." I wonder how much the author of this humorous input knows about the political realities of the US-Nippon alliance, now going on 57 years?
Just what would be "shrunk" in the SOFA agreement? With a rogue state (N. Korea) in their backyard rattling nuclear sabers, its difficult to imagine the GOJ being dumb enough to eschew the benefits of the nuclear umbrella long provided by the U.S.
If nothing else, the Nips are anything but dummies, at least when it comes to their national security.
To suggest a correlation between national interests of Japan and the Philippines is at best ludicrous.
"The Japanese administration had already demonstrated and showed to be NON pro U.S.?" Really?
Is this to suggest the incoming administration will be "anti U.S." I wonder how much the author of this humorous input knows about the political realities of the US-Nippon alliance, now going on 57 years?
Just what would be "shrunk" in the SOFA agreement? With a rogue state (N. Korea) in their backyard rattling nuclear sabers, its difficult to imagine the GOJ being dumb enough to eschew the benefits of the nuclear umbrella long provided by the U.S.
If nothing else, the Nips are anything but dummies, at least when it comes to their national security.
To suggest a correlation between national interests of Japan and the Philippines is at best ludicrous.
Readers Remember The Shakedown Police Shot in Barretto
Comment from a reader on "Police Shakedown Motorists At Their Own Risk":
Aha! At last, a voice rises to validate my recollection. I was starting to think I had dreamed the incident.
Aha! At last, a voice rises to validate my recollection. I was starting to think I had dreamed the incident.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Political Principles
Comment from a reader on "Misplaced Nationalism Or Pure Corruption?":
Philippians? Wow! Nice ring, can't wait for my "Philippian" asawa gets home so I can spring this one on her. While the author was quoting American presidents, wonder why he/she didn't include that of William Howard Taft, who told President McKinley that "our little brown brothers" would need "fifty or one hundred years" of close supervision "to develop anything resembling Anglo-Saxon political principles and skills."
This was not considered at the time to be a racist comment. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
[The Subic Bulletin] We certainly weren't going to post this without verification!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Brown_Brother
Philippians? Wow! Nice ring, can't wait for my "Philippian" asawa gets home so I can spring this one on her. While the author was quoting American presidents, wonder why he/she didn't include that of William Howard Taft, who told President McKinley that "our little brown brothers" would need "fifty or one hundred years" of close supervision "to develop anything resembling Anglo-Saxon political principles and skills."
This was not considered at the time to be a racist comment. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
[The Subic Bulletin] We certainly weren't going to post this without verification!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Brown_Brother
MAGUNDA!
SUBIC BULLETIN, YOU GUYS ARE MORE AND MORE INTERESTING EVERY ISSUE, YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Subic Freeports Pedestrian Danger Zone
Comment from a reader on "No Right Turn From Park N Shop":
What i find strange is why there is a stop sign there at all. I mean at the old main gate. One cannot turn left or right. there is no traffic joining from the left so why is it there ?
[The Subic Bulletin] That crossing is the highest pedestrian traffic area in the Freeport and while you shouldn't need a stop sign at a pedestrian crossing, if it wasn't there pedestrians would end up squished on the road, probably under and SBMA vehicle given they seem to be the worst at respecting pedestrian crossings.
And another:
Hey, here's a novel suggestion. Instead of installing traffic lights or building an overpass at the main gate intersection, why don't the SBMA police wake up and start directing traffic.
Whenever there is more than one car waiting at that intersection, the traffic officer should jump out there and get traffic moving. Instead, they just standing there trying to catch people coming to rolling stops or not wearing seat belts.
[The Subic Bulletin] Be careful what you ask for or you might just get it. Often, when they do direct traffic they give each direction such a long period of time that everyone gets hot under the collar anyway.
What i find strange is why there is a stop sign there at all. I mean at the old main gate. One cannot turn left or right. there is no traffic joining from the left so why is it there ?
[The Subic Bulletin] That crossing is the highest pedestrian traffic area in the Freeport and while you shouldn't need a stop sign at a pedestrian crossing, if it wasn't there pedestrians would end up squished on the road, probably under and SBMA vehicle given they seem to be the worst at respecting pedestrian crossings.
And another:
Hey, here's a novel suggestion. Instead of installing traffic lights or building an overpass at the main gate intersection, why don't the SBMA police wake up and start directing traffic.
Whenever there is more than one car waiting at that intersection, the traffic officer should jump out there and get traffic moving. Instead, they just standing there trying to catch people coming to rolling stops or not wearing seat belts.
[The Subic Bulletin] Be careful what you ask for or you might just get it. Often, when they do direct traffic they give each direction such a long period of time that everyone gets hot under the collar anyway.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Philippine - American History 101
Comment from a reader on "Was The USA Subic's First Big Investor?":
US education, it seems, is sadly lacking. The American did not displace the Spanish in Subic Bay but the Filipinos, who had already seized it from the Spanish.
While the Spanish in Manila surrenders to the Americans, the Americans did not defeat them, the Filipinos did - by the time of the surrender the Spanish no longer controlled any part of the Philippines outside Manila - the Filipinos did. Under order from President McKinley US forces seized control of the country from the Filipinos.
"The only other time that I recall the Americans imposing on Philippine turf ", You recall wrong, in 1945 the islands were American turf, not Filipino, and have been for nearly half a century. The US claimed sovereignty over the entire archipelago in late December 1898. That's called "imposing on Philippine turf".
Since your school teachers haven't taught you your own history very well you can get "The Philippine War" by Brian Linn of Texas A&M from Amazon and Gerald Anderson's Subic Bay - Magellan to Pinatubo either in the Philippines or also from Amazon.
Before dismissing Filipino, and others, criticisms of the US in the Philippines you really should learn more about the country and its history - and the history of the United States.
US education, it seems, is sadly lacking. The American did not displace the Spanish in Subic Bay but the Filipinos, who had already seized it from the Spanish.
While the Spanish in Manila surrenders to the Americans, the Americans did not defeat them, the Filipinos did - by the time of the surrender the Spanish no longer controlled any part of the Philippines outside Manila - the Filipinos did. Under order from President McKinley US forces seized control of the country from the Filipinos.
"The only other time that I recall the Americans imposing on Philippine turf ", You recall wrong, in 1945 the islands were American turf, not Filipino, and have been for nearly half a century. The US claimed sovereignty over the entire archipelago in late December 1898. That's called "imposing on Philippine turf".
Since your school teachers haven't taught you your own history very well you can get "The Philippine War" by Brian Linn of Texas A&M from Amazon and Gerald Anderson's Subic Bay - Magellan to Pinatubo either in the Philippines or also from Amazon.
Before dismissing Filipino, and others, criticisms of the US in the Philippines you really should learn more about the country and its history - and the history of the United States.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Subic Bay International Aircraft Warehouse
Comment from a reader:
Cathay Pacific just announced it will be parking six passenger planes and five cargo freighters by the end of 2009, because of unfavorable economic conditions. If these planes were parked at SBIA, the resulting income would tide the Airport over until arrangements can be made with Japan and the U.S. for the permanent relocation of U.S. Navy Field Landing Practice from Iwo Jima to SBIA. Time to get your thumb out, SBMA, and save our Airport.
[The Subic Bulletin] Yes we had a similar suggestion once before, a storage facility for planes would match nicely with the "stored" ships in the Bay. We think the real problem with this suggestion is that you should store planes as far away from the salt air as you can, so even Clark would be a better choice than right by the bay.
Cathay Pacific just announced it will be parking six passenger planes and five cargo freighters by the end of 2009, because of unfavorable economic conditions. If these planes were parked at SBIA, the resulting income would tide the Airport over until arrangements can be made with Japan and the U.S. for the permanent relocation of U.S. Navy Field Landing Practice from Iwo Jima to SBIA. Time to get your thumb out, SBMA, and save our Airport.
[The Subic Bulletin] Yes we had a similar suggestion once before, a storage facility for planes would match nicely with the "stored" ships in the Bay. We think the real problem with this suggestion is that you should store planes as far away from the salt air as you can, so even Clark would be a better choice than right by the bay.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Subic Tarlac Expressway Is Already Falling Appart
Comment from a reader on the state of the SCTEX
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the rapid deterioration of the SCTEX?
On July 22, 2009 I traveled to the SM Clark mall. I normally look forward to this leisurely drive via the SCT Expressway. However this time I noticed an ever-increasing number road diversions due to road repairs. This is when they divert the flow of traffic to one side or the other of the roadway. It is done understandably for the safety of the workers making repair to the roadway.
Lately I have noticed that they have been returning to the same sections that were repaired only a few months ago. Evidently the work was either not done properly the first time, or they were using inferior materials.
I am not a civil engineer but I know that asphalt roadways should be able to last more than one year. At least they do in most other countries.
This project cost the Philippine Government P27.40 Billion pesos. That’s $570. million dollars for 94 kilometers (59 miles) of roadway.
Here is the point of my conjecture. The SCTEX is only fifteen months old. They have been making repairs to the roadway for at least the past six months. Doesn’t this raise anyone’s concern?
Now I am sure that the company that built this roadway is standing by its contract to make the necessary repairs as needed until the end of the prescribed contract period. After that, I believe the roadway will rapidly deteriorate to the point of a hazardous condition. Then and only then will someone call for a full blown investigation as to how this unscrupulous construction project occurred. Hello!!!
Someone needs to wake up and smell the asphalt before all the money is gone to properly correct this sham. A taxpayer and concerned motorist.
[The Subic Bulletin] Did anyone noticed what happened to the SCTEX during the recent rain. This readers concerns were exemplified when the rains came down! There was pot holes everywhere especially on the section from Subic to Dinalupihan and on almost every bridge, and 3 or 4 cuttings gave way to mudslides.
When the road started to dry out you could see hundreds of patches that represented weaknesses in the pavement allowing water to come through aka future potholes.
Those of you who remember the NLEX 10 years ago it was the same, but an international contractor rebuilt the NLEX and now it seems unaffected by the rain.
Yes your right the SCTEX is poorly constructed and falling apart. HELP!
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the rapid deterioration of the SCTEX?
On July 22, 2009 I traveled to the SM Clark mall. I normally look forward to this leisurely drive via the SCT Expressway. However this time I noticed an ever-increasing number road diversions due to road repairs. This is when they divert the flow of traffic to one side or the other of the roadway. It is done understandably for the safety of the workers making repair to the roadway.
Lately I have noticed that they have been returning to the same sections that were repaired only a few months ago. Evidently the work was either not done properly the first time, or they were using inferior materials.
I am not a civil engineer but I know that asphalt roadways should be able to last more than one year. At least they do in most other countries.
This project cost the Philippine Government P27.40 Billion pesos. That’s $570. million dollars for 94 kilometers (59 miles) of roadway.
Here is the point of my conjecture. The SCTEX is only fifteen months old. They have been making repairs to the roadway for at least the past six months. Doesn’t this raise anyone’s concern?
Now I am sure that the company that built this roadway is standing by its contract to make the necessary repairs as needed until the end of the prescribed contract period. After that, I believe the roadway will rapidly deteriorate to the point of a hazardous condition. Then and only then will someone call for a full blown investigation as to how this unscrupulous construction project occurred. Hello!!!
Someone needs to wake up and smell the asphalt before all the money is gone to properly correct this sham. A taxpayer and concerned motorist.
[The Subic Bulletin] Did anyone noticed what happened to the SCTEX during the recent rain. This readers concerns were exemplified when the rains came down! There was pot holes everywhere especially on the section from Subic to Dinalupihan and on almost every bridge, and 3 or 4 cuttings gave way to mudslides.
When the road started to dry out you could see hundreds of patches that represented weaknesses in the pavement allowing water to come through aka future potholes.
Those of you who remember the NLEX 10 years ago it was the same, but an international contractor rebuilt the NLEX and now it seems unaffected by the rain.
Yes your right the SCTEX is poorly constructed and falling apart. HELP!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Subic Freeports Traffic Light Circus
Comment from a reader on "Does SBMA Read The Subic Bulletin?":
Notice that they did NOT remove the signs with instructions how to proceed on a flashing yellow, etc. I guess they are covering all bases.. in case the lights spontaneously start working again. Notice also that about 20% of the vehicles entering that intersection ignore the stop signs anyway. The Jollibee patrol could reap tons of revenue by writing tickets there.
[The Subic Bulletin] We couldn't look yesterday when SBMA was doing traffic signal maintenance at the corner of Argonaut Highway and Rizal Avenue using a Electrician's step ladder balanced on the back of a pickup to reach the bulbs in the middle of the street. We really appreciate that there is finally some maintenance going on even thought the methods seemed like an accident waiting to happen... more like a Circus act!
Notice that they did NOT remove the signs with instructions how to proceed on a flashing yellow, etc. I guess they are covering all bases.. in case the lights spontaneously start working again. Notice also that about 20% of the vehicles entering that intersection ignore the stop signs anyway. The Jollibee patrol could reap tons of revenue by writing tickets there.
[The Subic Bulletin] We couldn't look yesterday when SBMA was doing traffic signal maintenance at the corner of Argonaut Highway and Rizal Avenue using a Electrician's step ladder balanced on the back of a pickup to reach the bulbs in the middle of the street. We really appreciate that there is finally some maintenance going on even thought the methods seemed like an accident waiting to happen... more like a Circus act!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Commuter Flights From NAIA To Subic?
Comment from a reader on "Subic Chamber Responds To Airport Issue":
Have anyone tough to use the airport as HELIPORT?
I mean like a regular transfer from say..NAIA to SUBIC... i work in Japan... i reside in Olongapo barretto. everytime i land at NAIA from Tokyo have to: Hire a car and driver with relative expenses, very time consuming, before getting on the Manila Tarlac highway the traffic in Makati is unbeliveable... a 4 hrs flight from Japan to Naia including the trip by car to Olongapo (Barretto) it turns almost into a whole day trip!!!
Naia to Subic via Chopper will be 45 min. at the latest!! There is one Hotel in angeles City that offers Chopper flights from the Airport to the Hotel and or/pleasure flights to Manila or else..best of all the price it is not at all prohibitive as one might think!!!!!!
[The Subic Bulletin] Given that the whole idea of a helicopter is to not require an airport, I would think there are other places in Subic to land a chopper with much lower landing fees than Subic Airport!
We are curious as to why you might say "Not at all prohibitive as one might think?" The helicopter in Angeles that is for hotel guests use only, charges $500 per hour, that is $250 for a transfer from Angeles to NAIA. I am sure NAIA to Subic would be at least $300. 14,000 pesos to get home from the airport seems quite prohibative to us!
We think the existing Subic Seaplane would do the job for far less than that!
But lets try a slightly different version of your idea. When Fedex was here they leased a small commuter plane to taxi pilots between Subic and Manila. Does anyone have any idea what the lease and running costs were of the commuter plane?
Is there any possibility that a consortium could be formed in Subic to lease and operate a small commuter plane?
Sea Air use to have a daily flight from Manila to Clark I think the plane had about 12 seats and they charged about 500 pesos for the flight, this was obviously too cheap but the plane was allways full.
If any of our readers are experienced in this area please tell us if this type of service could be viable?
Have anyone tough to use the airport as HELIPORT?
I mean like a regular transfer from say..NAIA to SUBIC... i work in Japan... i reside in Olongapo barretto. everytime i land at NAIA from Tokyo have to: Hire a car and driver with relative expenses, very time consuming, before getting on the Manila Tarlac highway the traffic in Makati is unbeliveable... a 4 hrs flight from Japan to Naia including the trip by car to Olongapo (Barretto) it turns almost into a whole day trip!!!
Naia to Subic via Chopper will be 45 min. at the latest!! There is one Hotel in angeles City that offers Chopper flights from the Airport to the Hotel and or/pleasure flights to Manila or else..best of all the price it is not at all prohibitive as one might think!!!!!!
[The Subic Bulletin] Given that the whole idea of a helicopter is to not require an airport, I would think there are other places in Subic to land a chopper with much lower landing fees than Subic Airport!
We are curious as to why you might say "Not at all prohibitive as one might think?" The helicopter in Angeles that is for hotel guests use only, charges $500 per hour, that is $250 for a transfer from Angeles to NAIA. I am sure NAIA to Subic would be at least $300. 14,000 pesos to get home from the airport seems quite prohibative to us!
We think the existing Subic Seaplane would do the job for far less than that!
But lets try a slightly different version of your idea. When Fedex was here they leased a small commuter plane to taxi pilots between Subic and Manila. Does anyone have any idea what the lease and running costs were of the commuter plane?
Is there any possibility that a consortium could be formed in Subic to lease and operate a small commuter plane?
Sea Air use to have a daily flight from Manila to Clark I think the plane had about 12 seats and they charged about 500 pesos for the flight, this was obviously too cheap but the plane was allways full.
If any of our readers are experienced in this area please tell us if this type of service could be viable?
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Cleaning Up The Philippines
It would be nice to see Subic get involved in this Clean up the Philippines (www.cleanupthephilippines.org) initiative.
We have our Subic street cleaners, but we still have people walking right by trash in the housing areas and not picking it up. We have residents who leave the trash scattered around their bin after the monkeys have feasted.
This isn't a big government environmental initiative. It's about taking personal responsibility for the cleanliness of your community.
[The Subic Bulletin] Clean up the Philippines day is on September 19th. Maybe SBMA, Olongapo City Hall and some of Subic Bay's big investors could show social responsibility by organizing their staff and resources into cleaning crews and education teams to support this activity.
This is a major opportunity for the government and investors to work together and show there worth to the community.
HANJIN, ARE YOU LISTENING? CAN WE COUNT ON YOU TO PUT SOMETHING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY ON THIS DAY?
We have our Subic street cleaners, but we still have people walking right by trash in the housing areas and not picking it up. We have residents who leave the trash scattered around their bin after the monkeys have feasted.
This isn't a big government environmental initiative. It's about taking personal responsibility for the cleanliness of your community.
[The Subic Bulletin] Clean up the Philippines day is on September 19th. Maybe SBMA, Olongapo City Hall and some of Subic Bay's big investors could show social responsibility by organizing their staff and resources into cleaning crews and education teams to support this activity.
This is a major opportunity for the government and investors to work together and show there worth to the community.
HANJIN, ARE YOU LISTENING? CAN WE COUNT ON YOU TO PUT SOMETHING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY ON THIS DAY?
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Police Shakedown Motorists At Their Own Risk
Comment on your post "Corruption and Lawlessness, Comparatively Speaking...":
I recall the incident which occurred in front of 'D' Coconut Barn (not the police station) on National Hgwy in Barretto.
Allegedly a small cadre of police was shaking down motorists, particularly commercial carriers hauling cargo.
If memory serves, either two or three of the police were gunned down along with a private security guard. Word on the street was that the incident was an NPA hit.
[The Subic Bulletin] The current group of shake down police better hope that the NPA doesn't find out about their recent nefarious activities...
I recall the incident which occurred in front of 'D' Coconut Barn (not the police station) on National Hgwy in Barretto.
Allegedly a small cadre of police was shaking down motorists, particularly commercial carriers hauling cargo.
If memory serves, either two or three of the police were gunned down along with a private security guard. Word on the street was that the incident was an NPA hit.
[The Subic Bulletin] The current group of shake down police better hope that the NPA doesn't find out about their recent nefarious activities...
Friday, August 14, 2009
More Hanjin Employee's Die
On Wednesday morning at 7.30am a speeding Hanjin bus carrying workers to the company shipyard slammed into a jeepney pushing it down the road into another jeepney.
Two people died as a result of the accident and 18 were injured.
Inquirer (Story)
GMA News (Video)
In a separate event not so far away, vehicles in Sen Dick Gordon's speeding convoy slammed into each other and then into the back of a truck injuring four people, one of them seriously.
Even though these morons were speeding down the wrong side of the road directly into oncoming traffic they weren't even wearing seat belts.
It never ceases to amaze us how public officials can have such an over inflated opinion of themselves that they can justify blatantly dangerous acts in public. These officials are elected to serve and protect the public not brush them aside and place their lives in risk.
Two people died as a result of the accident and 18 were injured.
Inquirer (Story)
GMA News (Video)
In a separate event not so far away, vehicles in Sen Dick Gordon's speeding convoy slammed into each other and then into the back of a truck injuring four people, one of them seriously.
Even though these morons were speeding down the wrong side of the road directly into oncoming traffic they weren't even wearing seat belts.
It never ceases to amaze us how public officials can have such an over inflated opinion of themselves that they can justify blatantly dangerous acts in public. These officials are elected to serve and protect the public not brush them aside and place their lives in risk.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
New Japanese Administration Can Give The USA To Subic!
Comment from a reader on "Military Use of Subic Airport should be about nois...":
The Japanese will not be at all adverse to this relocation.... just wait for the new Japanese administration to come in in September...they already had demonstrate and showed to be NON pro US and willing to close and shrink the SOFA agreement.
My opinion Subic could be more and more of an option for the US...and a great opportunity for all of the Olongapo..
The Japanese will not be at all adverse to this relocation.... just wait for the new Japanese administration to come in in September...they already had demonstrate and showed to be NON pro US and willing to close and shrink the SOFA agreement.
My opinion Subic could be more and more of an option for the US...and a great opportunity for all of the Olongapo..
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
White Elephant Farming In Subic
Comment from a reader on your post "The Next Wave Of Subic Investors":
I was surprised and happy to see the large rusting hotel(?) frame, with matching crane, finally coming down on Waterfront Road in the Freeport. At least I think it is coming down; the crane is gone. I believe the Legenda Hotel started the project in the late 90's just before the peso crash.
It was always amazing to me that the SBMA would allow such an obvious eye sore to rot away for so long in their "world class" Freeport.
Does anyone know why it is coming down now?
[The Subic Bulletin] The problem with the "system" inside the Freeport is that leasing properties out on the basis of "who you know" got the Freeport off to a bad start. Many of the properties were hoarded because they were obtained at low rent value just waiting to see how they could make a huge profit out of a legitimate investor.
But the pendulum eventually swung and they started leasing properties out to who could make the biggest promises, then get stuck in litigation cases when the investor doesn't keep his inflated promise.
So although many investors have done well in Subic there is no doubt SBMA has been quite proficient in "white elephant farming".
I was surprised and happy to see the large rusting hotel(?) frame, with matching crane, finally coming down on Waterfront Road in the Freeport. At least I think it is coming down; the crane is gone. I believe the Legenda Hotel started the project in the late 90's just before the peso crash.
It was always amazing to me that the SBMA would allow such an obvious eye sore to rot away for so long in their "world class" Freeport.
Does anyone know why it is coming down now?
[The Subic Bulletin] The problem with the "system" inside the Freeport is that leasing properties out on the basis of "who you know" got the Freeport off to a bad start. Many of the properties were hoarded because they were obtained at low rent value just waiting to see how they could make a huge profit out of a legitimate investor.
But the pendulum eventually swung and they started leasing properties out to who could make the biggest promises, then get stuck in litigation cases when the investor doesn't keep his inflated promise.
So although many investors have done well in Subic there is no doubt SBMA has been quite proficient in "white elephant farming".
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Fight For Subic Bay's Driftwood Beach
Question from a reader on Driftwood Beach in Bario Barretto:
Is it true the DRIFTWOOD beach in Barretto it is going to be sold to a Korean?.... i pray it will not be so!!!!
Is it true the DRIFTWOOD beach in Barretto it is going to be sold to a Korean?.... i pray it will not be so!!!!
[The Subic Bulletin] We have heard some rumors about this already but not had anything confirmed.
We would like to know if anyone can explain why there is a spat between the Olongapo City Mayor and the Barretto Barangay Captain over the control of Driftwood beach? Why would these otherwise cooperative men be at arms over a simple public beach?
The local Press has been far too silent on this subject to be healthy. If anyone has an update on this please write to us ASAP.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Was The USA Subic's First Big Investor?
Reader Comment on "The Next Wave Of Subic Investors":
I stand intrigued by the SB observation, "..the ruckus started when the US came in.." Would that be related to the 1898 dispacement of the Spanish by the Americans?
Were the crude Americans more "ruckidy" than the genteel Spanish ruckidies? The only other time that I recall the Americans imposing on Philippine turf was the 1945 actions that forced out that nice President Laurel, along with the rousting out of those cuddly lads of the Imperial Japanese armed forces. Boy, some ruckuteers them, huh?
[The Subic Bulletin] While your sharp wit is thoroughly enjoyable, you seem to have overlooked the fact that the original story was about foreign nationalities setting up shop in SUBIC! The conquests to which you have profoundly stated are Philippines conquests not SUBIC investors.
Original story: http://thesubicbulletin.blogspot.com/2009/07/responsibilities-of-investors-korean-or.html
In this scenario you can say that the USA setting up a Navel Base in Subic was possibly the areas first big investor, and yes old timers tell us that there was all sorts of grumbling even though the US Dollars pumped up the Subic Area. Doesn't matter the nationality someone will always find something to grizzle about. I hope this clarifies the point and please do keep the entertaining commentory comming!
I stand intrigued by the SB observation, "..the ruckus started when the US came in.." Would that be related to the 1898 dispacement of the Spanish by the Americans?
Were the crude Americans more "ruckidy" than the genteel Spanish ruckidies? The only other time that I recall the Americans imposing on Philippine turf was the 1945 actions that forced out that nice President Laurel, along with the rousting out of those cuddly lads of the Imperial Japanese armed forces. Boy, some ruckuteers them, huh?
[The Subic Bulletin] While your sharp wit is thoroughly enjoyable, you seem to have overlooked the fact that the original story was about foreign nationalities setting up shop in SUBIC! The conquests to which you have profoundly stated are Philippines conquests not SUBIC investors.
Original story: http://thesubicbulletin.blogspot.com/2009/07/responsibilities-of-investors-korean-or.html
In this scenario you can say that the USA setting up a Navel Base in Subic was possibly the areas first big investor, and yes old timers tell us that there was all sorts of grumbling even though the US Dollars pumped up the Subic Area. Doesn't matter the nationality someone will always find something to grizzle about. I hope this clarifies the point and please do keep the entertaining commentory comming!
Who Cares?
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "GMA, President or president?":
You lost me in your comment dude. I haven't read any comment about the title of "President" to be exclusively used for the Philippines.You are the one who needs to get a life. There is no problem at all if GMA calls other heads of states as President. As I recall the original comment/complaint was about somebody starting his first sentence of his posted comment with "President" Piano.
[The Subic Bulletin] We have to say that this is the most mind numbing subject we have ever published, but we got stacks of comments. Please no more!
And another which we will consider the final say on the subject:
who cares?
[The Subic Bulletin] Hooray!
You lost me in your comment dude. I haven't read any comment about the title of "President" to be exclusively used for the Philippines.You are the one who needs to get a life. There is no problem at all if GMA calls other heads of states as President. As I recall the original comment/complaint was about somebody starting his first sentence of his posted comment with "President" Piano.
[The Subic Bulletin] We have to say that this is the most mind numbing subject we have ever published, but we got stacks of comments. Please no more!
And another which we will consider the final say on the subject:
who cares?
[The Subic Bulletin] Hooray!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
No Right Turn From Park N Shop
Question from a reader:
There is a sign in ParknShop, (right in front of Dunkin Doughnuts) that reads "No right hand turn from 4 to 7 pm". Does anyone know the reason for this traffic rule? If I am in the ParknShop between 4 and 7 pm and I want to leave SBMA via the Rizal gate, I must make a left-hand turn upon leaving ParknShop, go around the ballpark and go down to Manila Ave to exit via the Rizal gate. I can't for the life of me make any sense of this.
[The Subic Bulletin] We believe the theory behind this is to stop the traffic banking up into park and shop from the intersection on Rizal and Aguinaldo Streets (the main gate intersection).
But this is somewhat like putting a band aid on the real problem. Fact is the the main gate intersection is way too overloaded to be under the control of 4 way stop signs (45 cm illegal "toy" stop signs at that!), the pedestrian traffic alone warrants traffic lights or an overpass.
But how could we ever expect SBMA to install lights or an overpass when they don't even seem to be competent in maintaining the lights we have (or had).
Fact is turning left from ParkNShop through the cued traffic has caused numerous accidents. The whole traffic situation is just so poorly managed.
There is a sign in ParknShop, (right in front of Dunkin Doughnuts) that reads "No right hand turn from 4 to 7 pm". Does anyone know the reason for this traffic rule? If I am in the ParknShop between 4 and 7 pm and I want to leave SBMA via the Rizal gate, I must make a left-hand turn upon leaving ParknShop, go around the ballpark and go down to Manila Ave to exit via the Rizal gate. I can't for the life of me make any sense of this.
[The Subic Bulletin] We believe the theory behind this is to stop the traffic banking up into park and shop from the intersection on Rizal and Aguinaldo Streets (the main gate intersection).
But this is somewhat like putting a band aid on the real problem. Fact is the the main gate intersection is way too overloaded to be under the control of 4 way stop signs (45 cm illegal "toy" stop signs at that!), the pedestrian traffic alone warrants traffic lights or an overpass.
But how could we ever expect SBMA to install lights or an overpass when they don't even seem to be competent in maintaining the lights we have (or had).
Fact is turning left from ParkNShop through the cued traffic has caused numerous accidents. The whole traffic situation is just so poorly managed.
Our Reader Who Has Strained His Gnats!
Yet another comment from the same reader on "President Is Not Just Leader Of A Country":
I stand by my earlier post that a President (spelled in capital P) is mainly used for the highest executive officer of a country/nation.
I don't need your book on culture and etiquette. I have to admit though, I have to google what the hell "strain at gnats" means, LOL. Yeah yeah, I'm nitpicking ;-)
You all have a nice day there in Subic or wherever you are.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Large Investors Can Make a Difference In Subic
Comment from a reader on "Hanjin's Dismal Ethics Record":
Outstanding response from the Bulletin......
[The Subic Bulletin] We want to frame this one, its not often we get fan mail! Thanks.
and another:
Actually the poster of the article said that the Pi government is corrupted and exploiting the people...it is the same thing the KOREANS area DOING IN SUBIC!!!!!
Takeing advantage of the Filipino`s with low salary and high profits....
[The Subic Bulletin] We have no problem any investor taking advantage of low salaries (in international terms) or high profits because this is how the Philippines can compete, but a very small piece of those huge profits can go a long way to improve the working conditions and lives of so many simple folk, honor and humanity.
Outstanding response from the Bulletin......
[The Subic Bulletin] We want to frame this one, its not often we get fan mail! Thanks.
and another:
Actually the poster of the article said that the Pi government is corrupted and exploiting the people...it is the same thing the KOREANS area DOING IN SUBIC!!!!!
Takeing advantage of the Filipino`s with low salary and high profits....
[The Subic Bulletin] We have no problem any investor taking advantage of low salaries (in international terms) or high profits because this is how the Philippines can compete, but a very small piece of those huge profits can go a long way to improve the working conditions and lives of so many simple folk, honor and humanity.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Does SBMA Read The Subic Bulletin?
As a follow up to our story's SBMA's World Class Traffic Management and SBMA's Local Road Engineering Standards
We noticed, that SBMA, perhaps in response to our stories placed STOP signs that are even the correct size at the intersection of Argonaut Highway and Palm Street (Royal).
But in the words of previous reader comments describing the Philippines as the land of the "not quite right", SBMA managed to find some old signs that are NOT reflective and then hide them behind the trees (see below).
When coming along Argonaut highway at night in either direction the stop signs are not visible.
But this story has a twist, SBMA spent the day today replacing old stop signs with brand new, correct size, reflective STOP signs on intersections along Finback Street in Kalayaan. Its great that SBMA has listened and is now purchasing the international specification stop signs, we think someone in SBMA must be reading The Subic Bulletin :)
We noticed, that SBMA, perhaps in response to our stories placed STOP signs that are even the correct size at the intersection of Argonaut Highway and Palm Street (Royal).
But in the words of previous reader comments describing the Philippines as the land of the "not quite right", SBMA managed to find some old signs that are NOT reflective and then hide them behind the trees (see below).
When coming along Argonaut highway at night in either direction the stop signs are not visible.
But this story has a twist, SBMA spent the day today replacing old stop signs with brand new, correct size, reflective STOP signs on intersections along Finback Street in Kalayaan. Its great that SBMA has listened and is now purchasing the international specification stop signs, we think someone in SBMA must be reading The Subic Bulletin :)
Monday, August 3, 2009
ISO Certification For SBMA?
Comment from a reader on "More On Investor Responsibility":
I agree with that mate.
What class of citizen are Filipinos in their own country when you have the A,B,C,D.... categories of society and wealth? most probably 3rd or 4th class.
There are incidents involving Filipinos every day e.g.
http://www.topix.com/ph/manila/2009/07/filipino-nurse-accused-of-fraud-in-us-flees
plus the job losses for locals during these hard economic times, as well as, accidental deaths reported by Filipino nurses.
my point is not to point fingers, but to say that outcries occur everywhere if you know where to look and keep your ear to the ground.
The problem lies with the (faulty or corrupt) system that allows people of whatever nationality to abuse the system. Foreigners here provide jobs, whereas Filipinos abroad take the jobs. enough said on this matter (I hope)
I have a number of Korean friends (I'm British) and I know they get harassment from the cops and a fairly bad rap because of a few bad eggs as do most nationalities that have to pay the price for the misbehavior of those that don't respect the system.
Does SBMA have a team of health and safety inspectors or is there any ISO certification. This will never stop in any sector unless the authorities get with the program and focus on the community rather than their bank accounts.
As long as Hanjin and these Korean only establishments pay can they do whatever they want? who allows this?
[The Subic Bulletin] As we said in previous posts, corporate and social responsibility involves an obligation to act with ethics even if the government doesn't force you to do so... it's a bit like saying that its ok to sleep with your brothers wife, if your brother doesn't find out.
While the example link you provide is about an individual Filipina committing fraud, we think that corporations know better than this and should lead by example.
ISO certification would be nice for SBMA but that seems a long way off while they can't even erect a street sign to meets published standards!
I agree with that mate.
What class of citizen are Filipinos in their own country when you have the A,B,C,D.... categories of society and wealth? most probably 3rd or 4th class.
There are incidents involving Filipinos every day e.g.
http://www.topix.com/ph/manila/2009/07/filipino-nurse-accused-of-fraud-in-us-flees
plus the job losses for locals during these hard economic times, as well as, accidental deaths reported by Filipino nurses.
my point is not to point fingers, but to say that outcries occur everywhere if you know where to look and keep your ear to the ground.
The problem lies with the (faulty or corrupt) system that allows people of whatever nationality to abuse the system. Foreigners here provide jobs, whereas Filipinos abroad take the jobs. enough said on this matter (I hope)
I have a number of Korean friends (I'm British) and I know they get harassment from the cops and a fairly bad rap because of a few bad eggs as do most nationalities that have to pay the price for the misbehavior of those that don't respect the system.
Does SBMA have a team of health and safety inspectors or is there any ISO certification. This will never stop in any sector unless the authorities get with the program and focus on the community rather than their bank accounts.
As long as Hanjin and these Korean only establishments pay can they do whatever they want? who allows this?
[The Subic Bulletin] As we said in previous posts, corporate and social responsibility involves an obligation to act with ethics even if the government doesn't force you to do so... it's a bit like saying that its ok to sleep with your brothers wife, if your brother doesn't find out.
While the example link you provide is about an individual Filipina committing fraud, we think that corporations know better than this and should lead by example.
ISO certification would be nice for SBMA but that seems a long way off while they can't even erect a street sign to meets published standards!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
GMA, President or president?
Comment from a reader on "President Is Not Just Leader Of A Country":
Continuing the comments- according to the person who thinks only the President of the country may be called President while here in this country... how about the fact that President GMA herself refers to other heads of state as "President", thereby setting a precedent for president. Get a life dude.
[The Subic Bulletin] We are not sure that we would be looking on GMA an example for culture and etiquette...
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Corruption and Lawlessness, Comparatively Speaking
Comment from a reader on "National Highway Robbery In Barretto":
Was there not an incident at this same checkpoint several years ago? As I recall, the NPA was accused of shooting up the station, allegedly while serving as advocates for merchants being "shook down." Sorry if I'm in error regarding the details.
[The Subic Bulletin] Does any of our reader remember an incident like the one described above?
And Another:
My blood is boiling reading this! I can't believe our law enforcers are the criminals! oh actually.. yes I can believe it! This is why our country isn't progressing... this is very very sad.
[The Subic Bulletin] These incidents should not happen at all but when on the positive side, if you compare the Subic area with lawless places like Angles City you soon realize how lucky we are. We must all still fight to make it better.
Was there not an incident at this same checkpoint several years ago? As I recall, the NPA was accused of shooting up the station, allegedly while serving as advocates for merchants being "shook down." Sorry if I'm in error regarding the details.
[The Subic Bulletin] Does any of our reader remember an incident like the one described above?
And Another:
My blood is boiling reading this! I can't believe our law enforcers are the criminals! oh actually.. yes I can believe it! This is why our country isn't progressing... this is very very sad.
[The Subic Bulletin] These incidents should not happen at all but when on the positive side, if you compare the Subic area with lawless places like Angles City you soon realize how lucky we are. We must all still fight to make it better.
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