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Why is the Peso getting weaker? (For the common tao)
4–6 minutesOFWs may rejoice at first with the exchange rates getting more pesos for each dollar or whatever currency for that matter. However, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Goods which generally require materials from abroad would entail more acquisition costs and the Filipinos will need to deal with the price increases. Despite more…
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Infrastructure is the key: Lessons from Iloilo City’s Bike Lanes
4–5 minutesI found that there is a direct link on how infrastructure for cycling has influenced the increase of cyclists in Iloilo City. Through historical data review and stakeholder surveys, I structured how the cycling culture developed in Iloilo City.
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Does ‘Build Build Build’ really exist?
4–5 minutesThe BBB program has created a brand of its own. It is true to its promise to increase public investment on infrastructure and generate jobs. However, is it really the program that did this? Or is it just a label for something.
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Trust issues
4–6 minutesAs we are entering the 2nd year of our not so normal lives, let us be grateful that we are still connected no matter how disconnected we are. While our trust issues pile up, let us equip ourselves with sufficient critical thinking, common sense and reading comprehension. We may not be able to trust specific…
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Analysis
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The Sunset of Sunset Boulevard
2–4 minutesIloilo Sunset Boulevard, opened on January 24, 2025, is a 4.99-kilometer road connecting Iloilo City to Oton. Unlike the gradual development of the Iloilo Diversion Road, it faced chaos from rapid implementation, resulting in congestion and road crash fatalities. The need for a structured approach highlights the importance of phased infrastructure planning for effective function…
Ilonggo Engineer 