Slideshow: For the Poor, Ondoy Strikes a Double Whammy
For the Poor, Ondoy Strikes Double Whammy
Slideshow: For the Poor, Ondoy Strikes a Double Whammy
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Save as PDFPoor Are Worst Hit by Ondoy; Inept Leadership Makes Them Suffer Even More
Poor Are Worst Hit by Ondoy; Inept Leadership Makes Them Suffer Even More
By CARLOS H. CONDE
A disaster-prone country like the Philippines should by now be a nation of experts on calamities and how to deal with them. But, as Ondoy has shown, Filipinos are almost always caught unawares. And often, the high cost of these calamities are caused not so much by lack of knowledge or resources as by poor governance.
Slideshow: In Marikina, ‘Ondoy’ Wreaks Havoc
Slideshow: In Marikina, ‘Ondoy’ Wreaks Havoc
In Marikina, 'Ondoy' Wreaks Havoc
‘Design Flaw, Mismanagement’ Caused Landslide in Rodriguez Dumpsite
‘Design Flaw, Mismanagement’ Caused Landslide in Rodriguez Dumpsite
The environment department blamed heavy rains for the massive erosion of soil and garbage at the dumpsite in Rodriguez town, Rizal, last month. But environmentalists and scientists are not buying the explanation and have warned of future disasters.
Slideshow: Protesters March to Bataan to Oppose Nuclear Plant Revival
Slideshow: Protesters March to Bataan to Oppose Nuclear Plant Revival
Protesters March vs Nuclear Plant Revival
Reliving and Reviving ’85 Welgang Bayan: Move to Open Bataan Nuclear Plant Opposed
Reliving and Reviving ’85 Welgang Bayan: Move to Open Bataan Nuclear Plant Opposed
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant symbolized the corruption and excesses of the Marcos dictatorship. The Arroyo administration is now trying to revive it. But those who participated in the 1985 “welgang bayan” that helped shut down the plant are reviving the passion and spirit of that landmark protest to oppose the present regime’s plan.
A Familiar Disaster: In Benguet Town, the Ground Shakes and Houses Disappear
A Familiar Disaster: In Benguet Town, the Ground Shakes and Houses Disappear
The sinking of portions of Mankayan town, in which at least five houses were destroyed, occurred despite warning signs. And many residents point to the decades-old mining in the area as the culprit in the disaster.
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