TRINA CANDELARIA
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
September 23, 2008
Oil price irregularities these days are totally baffling out the Filipino people.
As we track the previous hikes and its counterpart, erratic rollbacks in the prices of oil, it seems to be an increasing and decreasing trend that contributes to the nationwide confusion, especially to public and private drivers and commuters.
The country's three major oil giants Petron, Shell and Caltex apparently slashed the oil rates of diesel, gasoline and kerosene by P4 per liter in conformity with the descent trend of the oil costs in the world market.
Of course, it is anticipated that whenever global market plummeted its oil value at atleast $86 per barrel, local oil institutions in the Philippines, and in other countries as well, will follow due to the fearing state of the oil banks regarding the US credit crisis that will probably lead to restrain in oil demands.
Some smaller oil firms here in the Philippines matched the current cut off of the three oil giants by P1 per liter cheaper. That's the folly of the Oil Deregulation Law that implies lower price of fuel through open competition among many players.
But actually, there's no really what-you-call competition. Bet it's only for show. These smaller firms that abased the cost of their products has a smaller contribution to the total national oil expenses.
These circumstances just concur to the people's turndown in local oil price dealings. Oil firms, whether giant or non-giant, should first attain stability, eschewing "consistent inconsistency".
If the only aim is to conform with the global standards, irregularities must totally be dropped out. For sure, we have separations in other matters, thus, we shouldn't just rely on the global happenings.
Institutions must put a final decision on the crisis. They really ought to listen in every whisper of our crippling nation.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Dust Off From Demise
TRINA CANDELARIA
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
September 23, 2008
The world was stunned as the media exposed the frightful demise of two financial giants in the United States, the Lehman Brothers and the Merrill Lynch, followed by the earth-shattering exhaustion of the American International Group, the largest insurance company in the US.
This Wall Street financial meltdown worried a lot of investors from different countries. It's not just about America. It's also about the global economy. As the saying goes, "As America sneezes, the world catches cold."
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Chief Alan Greenspan marked at a query that this crisis has less than 50% chance of escaping recession. This calls for a more effective strategem coming from various sectors to prevent troubled subprime mortgages, extreme plunging home values, and credit default swaps.
Expectations for a quick end of this crisis are fading fast. Many financial companies, both local and foreign, are professing their corresponding losses. Some decided to dissolve their institution, some insisted that they are able to bring back their same old stabilized systems. Having a thorough analysis, these happenings imply a threatened economy to all.
These past few days, consecutive claims of bailouts and great amounts of rescues coming from AIG, and also from the American government, gave a much-needed breathing room for the countries prior to this serious business recession. They somehow took the risk of giving out large amount of money to counter the frightful implications of this tightening economy.
These bailouts, in reality, also do have limits. There would be a greater risk of unintended consequences. It may not be obvious now, but it might rattle our future undertakings. It would surely contribute a lot of consequences in decades to come.
This current catastrophic nightmare creates a minimal initial damage in our country. But, the future outcome of this economic downturn remains to be sketchy. The first step to attain a successful stabilization is to reassure the clients, bringing back their gradually lost confidence and trust in their partners' trade system.
Let's not be too chancy in taking the risks. Dependence solely in another country neither is the solution. Economic clash is possible to all, even the greatest and most systematic institutions from around the globe.
Let's storm the heavens in prayers and continuously hope that this seismic shock will be contained. This global crisis, attributed to be the worst after the 1928 clash, might first leave us the scar, and knock us down, but it isn't impossible for us to get up off the mat and dust ourselves off from this economic upheaval.
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
September 23, 2008
The world was stunned as the media exposed the frightful demise of two financial giants in the United States, the Lehman Brothers and the Merrill Lynch, followed by the earth-shattering exhaustion of the American International Group, the largest insurance company in the US.
This Wall Street financial meltdown worried a lot of investors from different countries. It's not just about America. It's also about the global economy. As the saying goes, "As America sneezes, the world catches cold."
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Chief Alan Greenspan marked at a query that this crisis has less than 50% chance of escaping recession. This calls for a more effective strategem coming from various sectors to prevent troubled subprime mortgages, extreme plunging home values, and credit default swaps.
Expectations for a quick end of this crisis are fading fast. Many financial companies, both local and foreign, are professing their corresponding losses. Some decided to dissolve their institution, some insisted that they are able to bring back their same old stabilized systems. Having a thorough analysis, these happenings imply a threatened economy to all.
These past few days, consecutive claims of bailouts and great amounts of rescues coming from AIG, and also from the American government, gave a much-needed breathing room for the countries prior to this serious business recession. They somehow took the risk of giving out large amount of money to counter the frightful implications of this tightening economy.
These bailouts, in reality, also do have limits. There would be a greater risk of unintended consequences. It may not be obvious now, but it might rattle our future undertakings. It would surely contribute a lot of consequences in decades to come.
This current catastrophic nightmare creates a minimal initial damage in our country. But, the future outcome of this economic downturn remains to be sketchy. The first step to attain a successful stabilization is to reassure the clients, bringing back their gradually lost confidence and trust in their partners' trade system.
Let's not be too chancy in taking the risks. Dependence solely in another country neither is the solution. Economic clash is possible to all, even the greatest and most systematic institutions from around the globe.
Let's storm the heavens in prayers and continuously hope that this seismic shock will be contained. This global crisis, attributed to be the worst after the 1928 clash, might first leave us the scar, and knock us down, but it isn't impossible for us to get up off the mat and dust ourselves off from this economic upheaval.
Monday, September 22, 2008
A Call for Lasting Truce
TRINA CANDELARIA
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
August 2008
The alarm has risen up to its peak. No doubt it's heart-thrilling.
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
August 2008
The alarm has risen up to its peak. No doubt it's heart-thrilling.
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front continues its fight for its long awaited total liberalization. Non-stop assaults and bloody offenses are still unconquered by the Philippine governement in Mindanao grounds since last month.
Ceasefire denied, peace talks rejected. Widespread deaths and property closures are continuously taking their positions in Kulambugan, Lanao del Norte. Every tick of the clock counts. Lives were dangerously on hold. These happenings aren't just in dreams. They are turned to reality.
The government's effort in suppressing these unfavorable attacks were open to media.They undoubtedly send their land, air, and marine forces to battle out these ruthless groups. These efforts ended up useless for it just contribute to the infinite trauma for the people in Mindanao. It just helped to increase the number of deaths in the area. Wars would definitely not contribute in the cessation of this phenomena.
The Commission on Human Rights ended up at the point where they had realized the need for ceasefire. But then, the MILF would just probably continue to spread darkness in Mindanao unless they are favored by the heads of the government. The tolerance of this gruelsome deeds neither is the solution.
Government leaders provided a solution through the Memorandum on Agreement on ancestral domains. This proposal to disseminate lands for the Muslim people was denied by the main heads of this country. What lies beneath? They didn't let this through, and they got trouble up to its extremity.
These terrifying events obviously needed desperate attention. The government should push through more authoritative orders. Response indeed is urgent. There ought to have a self-check. Time to check the motives on every step. Sincere efforts and actions are massively needed. Let's prat for peace on order to attain truce in the Philippines.
**this was my winning piece again sa cliniquing sessions namin with Sir Berlin Flores. editorial na naman ito kasi un ung napuntang main category ko sa DSPC..practice writings na naman..
Accountability in every Nation
TRINA CANDELARIA
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
September 23, 2008
Similar issue has risen again. This time, it has already reached a far more serious phase.
The earth was shattered as the media bared another scandal coming from China these past few days. After retaliating to the previous controversies and frightful issues, China wasn't able to escape from the outstripping toxic milk scandal they are currently dealing with.
Mothers in China, particularly in Beijing, are up to now voicing their fear, confusion and anger due to growing scandal over tainted milk powder. Their children, some died and many illed, are grievous enough to struggle for what has happened.
This defanation isn't to be considered typical. Lives are massively involved here. According to reports shown, three babies have already died and the number of worsely-illed infants has reached 6,244. The alarm has definitely risen to its peak.
Beijing's Capital Pediatric Research Institute named the toxic found in some milk from various companies in China as Melamine. This industrial chemical are purposely made for wood works, car-tainting and other commercially viable products only. How come 21 more companies include this hazardous chemical powder in the food industry, particularly in milk?
Other countries, including Philippines, were also rattled down to their senses. They had initiated a nation-wide pullout of some brands known to have melamine, and continuously pursuing a content-checkup for other dairy products to ensure safety of the people.
Due to tightening economy nowadays, no doubt some can possibly think of doing such infamy. They obviously didn't take into consideration the crippling effects it would bring, It just adds up to the country's burden - it just adds up to the disgrace attributed to their home-based country.
The lamenting outcome of this imprudent act totally violates the moral law God has laid upon us - that lives are far more important than to pursue self-aggrandizement.
Well, the solution of this crisis wasn't in fact immediate. As a wise consumer, we must be held accountable in our every action. Don't just brag with products for they appear cheaper. Always give benefits of the doubt.
No one else can take responsibility to ourselves. Since we are aware of the "modern" flow of life today, we are bound to face it with a more critical and practical judgment. This has always been a call for accountability in every nation.
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
September 23, 2008
Similar issue has risen again. This time, it has already reached a far more serious phase.
The earth was shattered as the media bared another scandal coming from China these past few days. After retaliating to the previous controversies and frightful issues, China wasn't able to escape from the outstripping toxic milk scandal they are currently dealing with.
Mothers in China, particularly in Beijing, are up to now voicing their fear, confusion and anger due to growing scandal over tainted milk powder. Their children, some died and many illed, are grievous enough to struggle for what has happened.
This defanation isn't to be considered typical. Lives are massively involved here. According to reports shown, three babies have already died and the number of worsely-illed infants has reached 6,244. The alarm has definitely risen to its peak.
Beijing's Capital Pediatric Research Institute named the toxic found in some milk from various companies in China as Melamine. This industrial chemical are purposely made for wood works, car-tainting and other commercially viable products only. How come 21 more companies include this hazardous chemical powder in the food industry, particularly in milk?
Other countries, including Philippines, were also rattled down to their senses. They had initiated a nation-wide pullout of some brands known to have melamine, and continuously pursuing a content-checkup for other dairy products to ensure safety of the people.
Due to tightening economy nowadays, no doubt some can possibly think of doing such infamy. They obviously didn't take into consideration the crippling effects it would bring, It just adds up to the country's burden - it just adds up to the disgrace attributed to their home-based country.
The lamenting outcome of this imprudent act totally violates the moral law God has laid upon us - that lives are far more important than to pursue self-aggrandizement.
Change the world from below
TRINA CANDELARIA
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
August 2008
Quite fatuous. Unclear. Unmoving.
The Isotopes
Editorial Writing
August 2008
Quite fatuous. Unclear. Unmoving.
The latest State of the Nation Address by Philippine president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's claim about the current progress of Filipino's lives can be described with those words.
Philippines, in an inevitable perspective, strives double as much as to reach its ultimate goal: to attain a nation where its dreams are just close to reality, where everyone could attest that they are moving in a totally progressive community.
The government tried their best to increase the country's competitiveness, to strengthen its good governance, and to continue to fight the battle every single day. No one could provoke that there's no effort - at least a little effort coming from the heads of our country today.
Yet, these efforts seem to be insufficient. They keep on stating dulcet promises to exonerate poverty manifesting within our country today.
Though excluded in PGMA's latest SONA, negative aspects glued in our economy are continuously rising within Filipino's lifestyle. Obvious in the society? Absolutely true. Inflation rates come in double digits. Massive job losses and income slowdowns are back-to-back. Six million jobs were created, statistics have shown, but then these are mere underemployment. Many sectors had lost than those who had gained. There's no clear progress. It's vague. It's ideniably obfuscate.
Filipino lives had totally shifted from progressive to unconstructive. There's a massive change as to Filipino lfestyle today than to the previous years. Everyone could feel it, indeed, an adamant matter.
We are one nation with one fate. To meet the challenges of tomorrow, we must know how to become more self-reliant, self-sufficient and a lot independent. If those in the government couldn't stand for our country's progress, let's cling onto this: we can change the world from below.
**this is my winning piece in our School's Press Conference..credits to Sir Berlin Flores..visit his blog too [blazingpenpusher.blogspot.com]
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