tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:07:39 +0000philippinesgovernmenteconomicspoliticseconomic developmentbusinessclark freeport zonelaborcrisisculture and artseconomypampangaUS Congressbarack obamadiosdado macapagal international airporteconomic crisisenvironmentexportnext frontieroverseaspowerrenewable energysacobia areawar veteransworkersabroadair entitlementsclark development corporationclark international airportcopyrightcurrent economydebtselectionsfreedom of speechfreedom of the pressglobal warminghumanityinfrastructuresenatesenate bill 2150tourismtradetrademarkunited stateswater1987 Philippine Constitution2010AIGArchitect nestor mangioAsiaBlogrollCLEEPFilipinoHK MagazineIP PhilippinesIraqJapanKapampanganLinksMother EarthOFWsPampanga chamber of commerce and industryPhilippine veteransPinoyUS presidentUS troopsabuse of authorityadvertisingaidesairlinesamerican national union of scientists corp.angeles cityarch. nestor mangioart exhibitartsasianaaufmcautomationaviationbail-outbamboobanksbataan nuclear power plantbenny ricafortbonusesbrain draincampaigncapitalchinachip tsaochiz escuderoclark air baseclive owencnncommission on human rightscommoditiescommodity marketconflictscorporationcostdairy industrydemocratsdepartment of public works and highwaysdtiearth hourecologyeconomic slumpeconomy issuesemergency measuresentrepreneurshipenvironmental awarenessessensa spaexpansionexpertsfamilyfinancial crisisfinancial institutionsfirearmsglobal crisisgrand lewis hotelgross domestic productholy weekhong kong magazinehousinghuman resourcesidentityintellectual propertiesintellectual property rightsinvestmentsjobsjournalismkalangitan landfillkeylack of maturitylanguagelocal government unitsmangrovesmanufacturingmarketingmayor blueboy nepomucenomediamigrationminimum wagemyrna bituinnationnationalismnaturenoli de castronuclearoiloptimismoverseas Filipino workersownershippadrino systempampanga baypampanga mangrovespanliliopatentper capita incomephilippine marketing associationphilippine national policephilippine senatephysicistspollspresidentpresidentiable for 2010priceprice of petroleumproductionproductsracismrecessionred tapereforestationrepentancereply billrepublicansavesavingsaving earthsaving energyservicessheltersmall and medium enterprisessocial realismspratly isalandsstimulus billsubic baysurvivaltechnologythe internationaltollwaystraditiontraditionaltroopsvice presidentway of lifeworld war IILearn, empower yourself and help heal the world.http://whitezen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-6332221547885834362Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:02:00 +00002010-09-28T20:31:36.853-07:00economicsrenewable energy Philippine Sen. Loren Legarda talks about renewable energy and the importance of the people's awareness and consciousness about saving the environment. Photo taken by Mini Arceo during the Aurora Investment Summit in Clark Freeport Zone. Amid the ongoing global economic crisis, more and more people in the third-world countries are trying to work doubly hard to save their families from http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/02/renewable-energy-in-pacific-coast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-6162015207502717944Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:29:00 +00002010-09-28T20:26:18.693-07:00environmental awarenessglobal warmingMother Earthsaving earthshelterwater Most of us spend time searching for our “purpose” in life. Others scale the mountains or dive the seas to find answers. Some would go to pilgrims or simply spend time in convents or holy temples to be enlightened. We often contemplate and do soul-searching when we get burned and preoccupied with materials things. We want peace. Physically and mentally, it is like a basic instinct for men to http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/05/saving-our-lives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-4775190769168370638Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:31:00 +00002010-08-26T00:55:43.521-07:00aufmcchiz escuderodairy industryessensa spaphilippine senatepresidentiable for 2010 Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero could be the youngest candidate for president next year should he pushes through. He will turn 40 in October, making him eligible to vie for the position. He is usually being compared to US Pres. Barack Obama due to his charisma and eloquence. He has been consistently ranked among the top 5 in surveys for presidential candidates in 2010. The more he talks, the http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/06/escuderos-charisma-alarming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-3610887555245608507Mon, 04 May 2009 06:40:00 +00002010-08-26T00:55:57.748-07:00air entitlementsairlinesArchitect nestor mangioasianaaviationclark freeport zoneclark international airportdiosdado macapagal international airporteconomic development“No matter how successful we are in securing air entitlements or no matter how many airlines will be convinced to fly here, still we need more passengers to sustain the flights,” thus said Arch. Nestor Mangio, chairman of the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC). Of course the passengers are an important factor to ensure the full development of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/05/patronize-dmia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-765680003841016388Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:54:00 +00002009-04-17T21:54:00.367-07:00angeles cityclark freeport zonekalangitan landfilllocal government unitsmayor blueboy nepomucenoClark Freeport Zone’s continuing growth should be paralleled by the local government units outside the zone. Angeles City for one should be ready to feed and address the social costs brought by these developments. Take for example added food consumption for those who will be hired by the locators but would likely live within the city proper. More workers, more warm bodies also mean more power andhttp://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/04/basic-needs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-3536872358259927224Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:53:00 +00002009-04-16T21:53:43.204-07:00benny ricafortclark freeport zonenext frontiersacobia areaClark Development Corp. (CDC) President Benny Ricafort seems to be in high spirits lately. He has been meeting various organizations, government entities and institutions to present the master development plan for Clark Freeport Zone’s Next Frontier (Sacobia Area).Last Thursday, Ricafort got the support of the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce of Industry, Pampanga Chamber of Commerce, Advocacy http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/04/partnership.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-2427431020331037964Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:36:00 +00002009-04-07T01:42:34.983-07:00holy weekpadrino systemphilippinesred taperepentanceIt is interesting to see thousands of Catholic faithful to be very serious on their observance of the Holy Week. Some of my friends stop eating meat during the event. They also spend less, shop less, eat less and all. It is part of their family tradition.They said repentance and sacrifice is the utmost purpose of the Holy Week. Greed has no room in their hearts when the lent is here.As for http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/04/to-be-holy-or-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-3391222945709566733Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:46:00 +00002009-04-01T19:55:38.635-07:00chinachip tsaoHK Magazinehong kong magazinelack of maturityphilippinesracismspratly isalandsPhoto from Lingnan UniversityI will not even attempt to say that the Philippines is not a "nation of servants" as Mr. Chip Tsao bluntly puts it. He wrote an article War at Home published by the Hong Kong magazine.Tsao depicted the Philippines as a “nation of servants” not worthy of claiming the Spratlys from China, which employs hundreds of thousands of Filipino domestic helpers on very low wageshttp://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/lack-of-maturity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-8875068763320642066Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:57:00 +00002009-03-31T21:40:28.428-07:00advertisingarch. nestor mangiodtigrand lewis hotelmarketingmyrna bituinpampangaphilippine marketing association (Photo by Mini) In times of the widespread economic crisis, it is very important for companies and entrepreneurs to reassess their assets, plans and strategies to cope up with the times. Also, economists are saying that it is crucial to learn more, check on the competitors, study trends and think ahead of the others.It is quite refreshing to hear words of encouragement from experts. Today, my http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/value-for-money.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-3424311818436691691Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:55:00 +00002009-03-28T20:55:00.126-07:00copyrightintellectual propertiestrademarkThere is a common notion that a “patent” is applicable to all kinds of creations. Actually a patent is different from a copyright or a trade mark. A patent is an exclusive right granted by the State through the IPSO to a patent owner for a product, process or an improvement of a product or process for a specified period. Patentable inventions offer a technical solution to a problem in any field http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/patent-copyright-and-trademark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-3764429427105460125Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:14:00 +00002009-03-26T20:17:48.422-07:00copyrightintellectual property rightsIP PhilippinesmanufacturingownershippatentproductsservicestrademarkEvery man is unique. Not even twins are exactly similar. And for almost all men, identity is everything. It is a basic instinct for everyone to find their real identity as a person or as a nation. Our identity gives as a distinction against others.And so are our creations. That is why we put a name to everything to distinguish it from others – it could be an invention, expression, artistic work, http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/whats-in-name.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-6938583219397609258Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:53:00 +00002009-03-24T22:56:23.184-07:00clark development corporationdiosdado macapagal international airporteconomic crisiseconomic developmentnext frontierphilippinessacobia areaHe is the eighth president of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC). And comes April, as the CDC celebrates its 16th anniversary, President and CEO Benigno Ricafort likewise celebrates his eighth month as head of the freeport zone. He was also appointed on the eighth month of the year 2008. Coincidence? Luck? A good omen? Name it. But Ricafort is a person who seems to be enchanted with http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/16-years-and-still-growing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-7802726106037080401Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +00002009-03-23T00:52:42.218-07:00earth hourenvironmentglobal warmingsaving energy(Photo from Greencanticle)Everyone is encouraged to join millions of people from all over the globe in a symbolic event on March 28, 2009 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. In a bid to create awareness on the importance of saving our planet, preserving it from further destruction and fighting global warming, everyone is asked to put-off lights, electrical appliances in our offices or homes.This one-hour http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/earth-hour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-5763182089321713284Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:30:00 +00002009-03-20T00:37:05.911-07:00air entitlementsclark freeport zoneclark international airportdiosdado macapagal international airportphilippinestourismListening to an enthusiastic speaker like former Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor is very refreshing and inspiring. Unlike other tourism officers who are bankrupt in ideas, Gabor has a lot to offer to Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) as far as selling Clark is concerned. So getting her as a consultant is a good job.During the North Luzon Tourism Roadshow organized by CIAC last Friday, Gabor http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/vibrant-clark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-6960626536184920933Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:10:00 +00002009-03-17T02:10:45.234-07:00AIGbail-outbarack obamabonuseseconomyfinancial crisisWhat an apt word to use. US President Obama nailed it right to the core. Recklessness and greed is the root of the current financial turmoil among insurance giants like AIG.And while the taxpayers are burdened by the relative effect of the economic distress in United States, the AIG is giving out bonuses to its executives.Obama said over CNN that the payments are an “outrage.” It is indeed very http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/greed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-7504909018976879062Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:58:00 +00002009-03-13T03:00:01.164-07:00abuse of authoritycommission on human rightsfirearmsphilippine national policeIf there is one agency in the country that faces huge challenges -- that would be no other than the Philippine National Police (PNP). Highly demoralized, embattled and unappreciated, some members of the police force tend to compensate their condition by corruption, indolence or abuse. Remember the alleged shoot-out in Quezon City last month? The arresting police officers exchanged gunfights with http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/guns-or-no-guns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-1941728337390702481Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:26:00 +00002009-03-12T02:29:40.001-07:00CLEEPcurrent economydepartment of public works and highwaysemergency measuresgovernmentlaborphilippinesThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently reported that lay-offs in Central Luzon already reached 10,000 and still getting higher. All over the region, several companies have already announced that they will close shop by mid 2009. Worse, the economic zones and industrial areas like Luisita Industrial Park, Clark Freeport Zone and Subic Bay Freeport Zone were all affected by the http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/emergency-measures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-8755869885806930888Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:26:00 +00002009-03-10T02:30:50.127-07:00aidesbanksclive owenconflictsdebtsfinancial institutionsphilippinespoliticsthe internationalUS troopswar veteransClive Owen’s latest movie, The International, is quite convincing and entertaining. Aside from its aesthetic features, I laud the writer and producer for bravely exposing a possible truth in our midst. Although the story was presented in a fashion that it should be treated as fiction, still, there is a mind-boggling voice behind one’s head after watching the movie. Could this be true? Could this http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/international.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-149119599993102801Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:45:00 +00002009-03-06T22:46:39.558-08:00freedom of speechfreedom of the pressgovernmentjournalismmediaphilippinespoliticssenate bill 2150“No to Reply Bill!” This is the collective stand of various media organizations, newspapers, radio and television stations in Central Luzon. Starting this week, all media outfits and groups will come up with their own streamers, tarpaulins, and information materials to express a common cause to defend press freedom.In a meeting at the Cioccolo Restaurant in Angeles City last Friday, the National http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/no-to-reply-bill.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-8779244919689426722Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:49:00 +00002009-03-04T01:53:10.246-08:002010automationelectionsgovernmentphilippinespoliticssenateShould the Philippine Congress finish deliberations on the proposed P11.3 billion supplemental budget on 2010 poll automation, the long-time dream for a fair elections in the country might have a chance.Several groups have long been clamoring to automate elections in the country so as to eliminate cheating. During the 2007 elections, several French researchers covered the local elections here onehttp://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/automated-elections.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-9183075997226050938Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:20:00 +00002009-03-03T01:23:23.163-08:001987 Philippine Constitutionfreedom of speechfreedom of the pressphilippinespoliticsreply billsenate bill 2150“No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.”This is provided for under Section 4, Article III or the Bill of Rights of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. The English dictionary meanwhile defines “abridging” as to “shorten, edit, condense, reduce, http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/to-kill-watchdog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-5694876584461736569Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:54:00 +00002009-03-02T20:16:31.246-08:00Asiaeconomic slumpexportglobal crisisJapanpoliticsUS CongressOf all other highly developed countries in Asia, Japan is the most significant in terms of economic talks aside from China, India, Hongkong and Singapore.It was recently reported that Japan’s exports fell by 46 percent in January. This is a bad sign. When President Arroyo reported that the Philippines is outside the sphere of global crisis, I was really bothered. How can we be too complacent whenhttp://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/japan-speaks-for-asia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-999095043027479295Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:05:00 +00002009-03-01T05:06:06.626-08:00barack obamagovernmentIraqoilpoliticstroopsUS Congresswar veteransThe plan to withdraw US troops in Iraq should have been done before by the American government. President Barack Obama said by August 2010, the troops will be out of Iraq soil.Of course, the Iraqi leadership welcomes this and appreciates the sincerity of the new US president. This is a beginning of a new era for United States, the dawn of realization from a super power that to respect other http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/03/long-overdue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-2744808267034544814Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:38:00 +00002009-02-25T20:55:08.880-08:00american national union of scientists corp.bataan nuclear power plantphilippinespoliticsrenewable energyThere is an imminent danger. It is about to erupt in our faces but the national government is not lifting a finger to stop it even if it can. It was said that 190 members of the House of Representatives are now rushing to approve a $1 billion appropriation for the rehabilitation of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). The proposal to rehabilitate the nuclear plant was revived anew by Pangasinanhttp://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/02/imminent-danger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403455542436651501.post-6737268679323060540Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:06:00 +00002009-02-25T03:09:33.053-08:00barack obamacnndemocratsgovernmentoptimismpoliticsrecessionrepublicanUS president (Photo from cnn)It seems like US President Barack Obama never runs out of good thoughts and high spirits. While the whole world watches how the United States of America will survive the current recession, the US president is showing great composure under pressure.During his fist speech before the United States joint Congress http://whitezen.blogspot.com/2009/02/optimism-could-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mini)0