Traffic Problem in the Philippines.

            In the Philippines the bus transport system has been singled out as the main culprit in causing traffic congestion because of its inefficiency.  The problem is more complicated because social and economic issues are involved creating a tangled mess that threatens the development and progress that our cities are experiencing.

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Overview of the Problem

        There are 316,345 vehicles per day that are travelling through EDSA Highway as of May 2009, of which 12,689 are buses and where 46% of these  have no authority all fighting for a share in commuter ridership for the same route. With little or no regulation from the government in the past and with profits dwindling because of the competition, bus companies react by fielding more buses to increase their chances of partaking in the commuter ridership consequently filling the city with more buses. The problem was left unattended and has grown complex. As a result the buses themselves become another source of traffic congestion; an outcome that ironically contradicts its usefulness as a mass transport system.

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 Because of the bus’ “self-inflicted” inefficiency commuter disenfranchisement has risen, forcing most would-be commuters to use their cars as a compromise to the inevitable traffic jams brought about by the bus over supply. The increased presence of cars on the road only worsens the traffic congestion creating a tangled problem that locks both the bus operators and the private car riding public in a mess that both are contributory.

    To decongest the roads, a substantial number of cars should be removed from using the streets. To accomplish this, the buses need to be organized and efficiently managed. This will attract people to ride the bus again, drastically reducing their reliance on using their own cars.

-Innovensy

Problems in the Educational System of the Philippines.

          Well, I’ve already said quite a bit about the media, I know. However, I think it’s time we got to discuss the possible solutions to the rapidly degenerating literacy rate of the Philippines. First and foremost, just like Rizal, I think that education is indeed key to the success of any country. If we really want to lift ourselves up from being the laughing stock banana republic of Southeast Asia, then I think it’s time we tried to focus on the things that can help improve our knowledge and provide the right kind of lifestyle for the common Filipino citizen.Unfortunately, just like the media, Philippine education seems to have its own set bizarre and unwanted issues that prevent it from being of greater help to the Filipino people:

                           Corruption                                   Well, I’m sure that most of you are more than a little familiar with this one. I, for one, am not all that surprised about it either. Well, just so most of you know, it’s been stated that majority of the taxes we pay supposedly goes to the department of education. If that is indeed the case, why are there so many students in the Philippines who are forced to study without classrooms, books or a means of safe transport.     The K-12 system which is supposed to be imposed this coming 2016 may look well on paper but its implications may prove to be more difficult considering the kind of culture we have. With just about every kind of process, be it a business transaction, a religious service or a legislative action involving a backroom deal, it’s less about the greater good and more about how much the people in charge can profit from the event.

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Unqualified Personnel And Materials

          No offense to teachers who may read this, but I have met my share of supposed “academics” who have nothing better to do than look out for number one. For every good teacher out there who wants to provide students with correct lessons, good ideas and with a dedication to giving children a brighter future, there are those who are irresponsible about the safety of students as well as what kind of values they’re trying to espouse.Then there are those study materials out there, books and what not that all too often prove to be inadequate in providing students with accurate information. Wrong ideas as well as wrong facts will never help students in becoming productive citizens.

The Media

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  Well, the fact that the media is anti-intellectual is probably one of the biggest reasons we’re not going anywhere as a nation. With the demonization of otherwise good examples of Pinoys like Ms. Uy and promotion of the airheads in PBB, is there really any surprise that majority of Pinoys aren’t interested in learning? Does it ever occur to anyone that it is essentially the celebrity-centered media that has taught our youths that being a celebrity is far more profitable and desirable than a successful businessman, doctor or lawyer?

by: Grimwald

Criminal Cases in the Philippines.

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        In the Philippines, various crimes are directly related to urbanization, and they pose serious concern for the government and the rest of society. These are mostly street crimes, illegal drug trafficking, robbery and theft, as well as violent crimes against women and children.
 Regarding street crimes, they refer to almost all criminal acts punishable by law that are committed on the streets. These cover crimes such as people being gunned down because of traffic altercations, and this constitutes murder; the sale and distribution of illegal drugs on the streets; vagrancy;   rape in vacant lots or dark alleys; kidnapping while walking or travelling by car; theft of   parked cars; assault/threat; swindling; vagrancy; and prostitution.

- Flat Planet       

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        Human nature being what it is, crimes do happen even in the most peaceful places. Whenever a violent or especially grisly crime hits the headlines, people wonder what causes other people to commit crimes. Defining the criminal mind is not an exact science; until now, there is no single comprehensive explanation for why people commit crimes.People who commit crimes come from different backgrounds, lifestyle and social status. Some of them become well-known because of media exposure, which is either because of the identity or family background of the suspect or the victim, or the nature of the crime committed. Here is a list of some of the people in the Philippines who have become suspects and/or accused and/or convicted in criminal cases, then and now.

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- Batas Pambansa

       Criminal prosecutions have always been a very difficult balancing act for the state. While the state, through its representatives,are mandated to ensure that those who have transgressed societal norms are brought to trial and be made to suffer to the fullest extent of the law,it is also important to ensure that the innocent must not be unduly burdened by criminal prosecution. Bearing this in mind,public prosecutors have a heavy burden to ensure that only the guilty are prosecuted and sentenced. One way to ensure a just conviction is to ensure that evidence presented during trial must be credible,reliable and relevant. Further, such conviction must also be
made in an efficient and prompt manner as to lessen any possible discomfort and pain to an accused if only to breathe life to the constitutional presumption of innocence.

- Atty. Severino H. Gaña, Jr.

Flooding every time when there is rain

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                 The Philippines is known as one of the most hazard-prone countries in the
world. Over the past decades, millions of Filipinos have been adversely affected by natural disasters such as typhoons,earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and their resultant effects like floods, flash floods, landslides and tsunamis due to the
Philippines’ geographical location and physical environment. As an archipelago situated in the Pacific ring of fire,
with more than 7,000 islands and 36,000 kilometers coastline, the Philippines is highly vulnerable to the impacts of
natural disasters, including the global phenomenon of climate change. With global warming, environmental
degradation, high population density and poverty conditions, impacts of natural disasters are exacerbated. 

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What causes the Flash floods in the Philippines?

   Most rivers flow fairly gently as they slope slowly towards the sea. Therefore, when a river floods it does so quite slowly as it takes time for the rain to percolate through the ground and into the rivers and out to sea − allowing time for some warning. With flash flooding there is often very little time between the rain falling and flash flooding occurring.

Flash flooding commonly happens more where rivers are narrow and steep, so they flow more quickly. It can also occur away from small rivers in built-up urban areas where hard surfaces such as roads and concrete don't let the water drain away into the ground. This leads to surface overflow and can often overwhelm local drainage systems leading to flash flooding

Effects of Flooding

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            Floodwater can seriously disrupt public and personal transport by cutting off roads and railway lines, as well as communication links when telephone lines are damaged.Floods disrupt normal drainage systems in cities, and sewage spills are common,which represents a serious health hazard,along with standing water and wet materials in the home. Bacteria, mound and viruses, cause disease, trigger allergic reactions, and continue to damage materials long after a flood.Floods can distribute large amounts of water and suspended sediment over vast areas,restocking valuable soil nutrients to agricultural lands. In contrast, soil can be eroded by large amounts of fast flowing water, ruining crops, destroying agricultural land / buildings and drowning farm animals.                     

                                                                                             -www.environment-agency.gov.uk/fun

What is the case of Poverty in the Philippines?

In almost all of the places in the Philippines today, inequality—the gap between the rich and the poor—is quite high and often widening. Poverty has always been present. It is one of the biggest and most evident problems in the Philippines. Poverty is the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support. (Merriam Webster Dictionary, n.d.) Poverty and inequality in the Philippines remains a challenge.

There is several causes on why a huge number of people in the Philippines experience poverty:                                  

1. Inequality in the income distribution - The rich earns higher income than the poor. This unequal income distribution will cause the rich and their families to get richer and the poor to only get poorer to the point of not being able to acquire basic necessities. 

2.Another cause is the lack of quality education. Since not all people are able to have the best quality of education, many of them will have a hard time competing with graduates from other countries in terms of getting a job.

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3.The lack of jobs is another factor on experiencing poverty. (Asian Development Bank, 2009. ) Since there is a lack of jobs, it would increase the number of unemployed people. Unemployed individuals will not be able to earn a living thus need to depend on others who are employed for basic needs.

4. Also, overpopulation contributes on why a huge number of people in the Philippines experience poverty. With a rapidly growing population, it will be hard to accommodate all the people in the labor force. It will be hard to ensure the every Filipino will be able to get a job and earn a living. 

5. Another cause is corruption. Instead of having to improve the country by the means of the money of the people, it ends up in the pockets of some unjust politicians causing the condition of the country to worsen. (Shah, 2014)

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      In order to avoid Poverty:

• We should solve the causes such as unequal income distribution, lack of quality education, lack of jobs, overpopulation, and corruption. 
• If we are able to solve this problem, we would lessen poverty, thus, would help lessen health problems, crime rate and child labor.                                                                                                                   Information taken from:-C39GARCHITORENAYLA

What is my blog all about?

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              My blog is all about the Common Problems of the Philippines. This blog provides you some information about the Economic Problems of the the Philippines that we are facing today. It's content have some information on how to prevent or to solve those specific problems in our country.

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The reasons why I want to blog this:

   
     I want to blog this because, I want to inform my fellow countrymen how terrible our country today because of the so many problems.I want to spread some information through words. Through this way, people in the Philippines will be united to solve this problems.

What is my goal and purpose for blogging this:

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            One of my purpose is to encourage people;not only people in the Philippines, to avoid illegal acts to decrease the cases of crimes or any illegal doings that make our country Philippines down. In addition, to make our government and not only people in the Philippines would unite to be able prawns problems in 
our country.