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Why the Yellow Line?

The yellow median on the street means traffic is two-way.  When it’s white, traffic is one-way.  It’s one of many standards written in land transportation manuals and taught in driving schools. In Philippine roads, however, white or yellow lines divide two-way highways. Motorists just know the lines divide the roads; it’s up to you toContinue reading “Why the Yellow Line?”

My Car Gets a Day Off; How Come I Don’t?

I work every day of the week.  This comes from having several jobs or responsibilities, which is typical not only for myself but also for many Filipino workers, employees, and professionals who eke out what they can for a decent living.  True, there are some lucky people who don’t work as much. Many court judges,Continue reading “My Car Gets a Day Off; How Come I Don’t?”

Why We Should Ask More Questions

Eight (8) utility posts fell on a busy street at Manila’s Binondo Chinatown district.  The posts damaged cars and caused a power failure to commercial establishments.  The power utility company, MERALCO, however, immediately removed and replaced the fallen posts.  Power was restored within hours.  Business on the street returned to normal.  That wasn’t enough forContinue reading “Why We Should Ask More Questions”

Our Waiting Nation

This blog was written on May 19, 2013 and was re-published a few weeks after the 2022 elections. -Editor 12 noon, Election Day, May 13, 2013.  I’ve been in line for almost two (2) hours waiting with about 40 other people to vote at our election precinct at the elementary school at Mandaluyong City, Manila,Continue reading “Our Waiting Nation”

We Don’t Need Deep Science to Implement Change

While depositing Philippine coins at the bank one morning, I couldn’t figure out which was which.  The 1-peso coin looked like the 5-peso coin which also looked like the 10-peso coin.  Each coin was silver in colour and almost the same size.  I also had older and much more different 5-peso and 10-peso coins toContinue reading “We Don’t Need Deep Science to Implement Change”