Tag Archives: regulations

Climate Change vs. Pollution:  Collaboration Comes First

When I was in elementary school, I had an assignment to write & present a report on pollution.  It was the 1970s and pollution was a global issue; politicians and the press were talking about it as a crisis that needed to be addressed.  My report to the class explained what pollution was and IContinue reading “Climate Change vs. Pollution:  Collaboration Comes First”

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?”

Enforcement is Not Necessarily a Solution

City traffic in Manila, the Philippines, is downright horrible.  Driving a car in Manila is an adventure in patience and civility.  It’s hard to be a nice person when we compete for road space in this city’s congested streets.  Metropolitan Manila, formally known as the National Capital Region, is the urban centre and capital ofContinue reading “Enforcement is Not Necessarily a Solution”

Blaming Doesn’t Solve the Problem

Frustrated by their violations of rules and disorderly conduct that led to disturbances, a homeowners association banned mainland Chinese people from leasing residential houses within a posh village in the southern suburbs of Manila.  Majority of the homeowners cheered the resolution released by the board of governors of the village.  A very few who raisedContinue reading “Blaming Doesn’t Solve the Problem”

How to Save Money When Renewing the Dreaded City Business Permit

Every time we enter a new year, many of us reflect on the past and make resolutions for the future.  When the first working day arrives, however, we face reality.  One of those realities is the dreaded city business permit renewal.  Town and city governments in the Philippines require enterprises to register before they canContinue reading “How to Save Money When Renewing the Dreaded City Business Permit”