Using econometrics to solve quandaries in public policy making
ECONOMETRICS is a technical field that rarely makes headlines, yet its impact on public policy is undeniable.
In the Philippines, only a handful of...
Protecting our wildlife protected areas
THE PHILIPPINES is a biodiversity hotspot, home to countless endemic species and rich ecosystems. However, despite the establishment of wildlife protected areas, our ability...
Protecting our endemic turtles
IT WAS only upon my retirement that I discovered we have native turtles in the Philippines. This realization struck me deeply because it meant...
Growing tuna in fish cages: a vision for food security and economic growth
AS THE saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. In today’s world, where climate change is affecting natural fish stocks and food security,...
Servers powered by artificial intelligence: Are they robots?
ARE SERVERS considered obsolete if they are not powered by AI?
This is a question that has been gaining relevance in recent years as...
Laws against fake news
I STILL REMEMBER the time when there was no such thing as fake news. Back then, the world of news reporting and journalism was...
Protecting the endemic Philippine duck
YES, THERE is an endemic species of duck in the Philippines, and we must protect it.
The Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is a unique species...
My own idea of customer relations management: How I wish
CUSTOMER Relations Management (CRM) is more than just a dream for me — it is a vision of seamless, efficient, and customer-friendly service that...
Obsolescence of gov’t information and communications systems
ELON MUSK recently criticized the state of the United States government’s computer systems, describing them as outdated and inefficient.
His remarks have sparked discussions worldwide,...
Towards professional career forest rangers
THE ROLE of forest rangers in the Philippines is both essential and complex, yet their professional status remains unclear.
While the Department of Environment...