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On second thought, that's a stupid question. Of course politics, our brand of
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Disaster planning was faulty

By Boo Chanco | December 6, 2006 - 12:00am

If the government’s civil defense office was a private corporation required by the SEC to do risk assessment, lahar danger should have been one of those risks listed down and plans to mitigate its danger...

Business

Is America at some crossroads?

By Boo Chanco | July 10, 2006 - 12:00am

SAN FRANCISCO, California — I just experienced the 4th of July on American soil for the fourth time. This year, in this city by the Bay, it felt different from the first three I had witnessed at this nation’s...

Business

No Merry Christmas for embattled peso

By Boo Chanco | December 23, 2002 - 12:00am

There was no smile on BSP Governor Paeng Buenaventura’s face when I caught up with him last Thursday at the Christmas party at Myther’s. Noticing his worried and pensive demeanor, I decided to ask him the...

Business

What is happening to the peso?

By Boo Chanco | September 27, 2002 - 12:00am

Pinoys are used to the gyrations of the peso. Still, questions are being asked what’s with the peso these past few days.

Business

Those big bad banks

By Boo Chanco | January 4, 2002 - 12:00am

LOS ANGELES, California – While going through the websites of Philippine newspapers, there was this item about BSP Governor Paeng Buenaventura being quoted as having assured that the BSP's intention to keep...

Business

Will politics retard high tech here?

By Boo Chanco | January 24, 2000 - 12:00am

On second thought, that's a stupid question. Of course politics, our brand of politics will retard our ability to adopt high technology in information and communication in this country. It already is.

Business