Out in the Open by Ray S. Eñano
Rising population, weak decongestion policy lead to worsening Metro traffic
The opening of certain private schools in San Juan is causing a gridlock along the northbound stretch of EDSA that...
Candaba Swamp, converging rivers submerged Bulacan and Pampanga
Parts of Bulacan and Pampanga have experienced great flood since time immemorial. The overflows have shaped the lives of people...
Diversionary NLEX route leads to flooded MacArthur Highway
From a harrowing journey to the same hellish trip. Motorists driving through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on the northbound...
Sophisticated ‘budol’ in the stock market
A young entrepreneur, riding on the renewable energy boom, continues to play around with corporate ethics and rules to apparently...
No longer a pipe dream but big infra projects remain a tough job
Hundreds of big Philippine infrastructure projects have gathered dust in the drawing boards of government planners. Every incoming administration drafts...
New NAIA may worsen traffic; PLDT is most valuable brand
The aging Ninoy Aquino International Airport really needs a major makeover to meet rising travel demand. This piece of infrastructure...
PH is neglecting water infrastructure
Blessed with rich water resources, the Philippines is poor in infrastructure to exploit and conserve its most precious asset. The...
Age-old issues still clogging up Metro’s water distribution
The Philippines’ growing urban population will remain mired in a Third World setting if the water infrastructure remains in the...
EKR on his own is building a PH infrastructure economy
He rebuilt his family’s port business in the late 80’s and turned it into a major global player a few...
Frozen bank account thwarting LTO’s license plate delivery
A stockholder with a single share in an LTO contractor company is sowing mayhem to the country’s license plate delivery...
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