Ray Macalalag
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On child safety in motor vehicles
4–6 minutesThere are still a lot of challenges toward the full implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act – economic would be the highest. Nevertheless, other laws on road safety exist and each of us can contribute by following them. The good part is that some do not even require us to shell out…
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Effects of COVID-19 in the infrastructure sector
3–5 minutesAlthough the world has seen different effects on the infrastructure sector, it seems that the Philippines has laid in place its infrastructure boom at the right time, at least. But the true indicator of the sector’s success lies on which direction the country would be going after the pandemic.
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We just lost billions and it’s not from COVID-19 or PhilHealth
5–7 minutesRoad crash is undeniably the least popular issue that has severe economic impacts even before the pandemic wiped out economies, big or small. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.3 million die per year due to road crash and between 20 to 50 million are injured.
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With COVID-19, do jeepneys need to max out capacity?
5–7 minutesPublic transport is really an important component for a prosperous city. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our already obsolete boundary system of public utility jeepneys which only foster to some extent unfair competition revealed by the shortage of demand at present. It is indeed a good idea to expedite the jeepney modernization program which would…
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Stop blaming “government”
4–6 minutesThe government has two sets of workers: the leaders (politicians and their political appointees) and the civil servants. Civil servants serve all citizens and must be highly skilled individuals who achieve their positions by merit and operate in the interest of the general public.
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Some public spaces are boring for a reason
5–8 minutesOver the past 10 years, highway safety standards were formulated including the most recent bridge aesthetics guidelines which are benefiting Jones Bridge in Manila as well as the famous San Juanico Bridge that nears the completion of its aesthetic lighting fix.
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PH issues landmark guidelines on bike lanes
2–4 minutesThe Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has finally convened and formulated a well-coordinated set of guidelines for installation and provision of bike lanes in national roads. This came after the DPWH released Department Order No. 88 Series of 2020 on September 30 prescribing guidelines on the design…
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Digital Isolation: When the PH gov’t disagrees with Facebook
4–6 minutesThe Philippine president did not take the Facebook shut down of several allegedly fake accounts lightly. Now it threatens to block the social media giant in his land. What are the implications and how did other nations decide to block the largest social media platform?
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Why Western Visayas could host smart cities
4–6 minutesIf you’ve been to Singapore or Dubai, you’re probably much aware of the technology that is applied in their transport system. Did you know that the government has invested for the development of a smart transport system for Region VI? This could potentially be the key for some cities in the Region to become smart…
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I am a proud product of a school paper
4–6 minutesFor most college students, joining the school publication is not really as fulfilling. However, the benefits of joining this organization is beyond just having your name in the by-line. It gives you an edge in your career. I took on that challenge and even ended up with some trade-offs in college, and for me, it…
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