Monday, October 6, 2014

SIN TAX LAW: A DILEMMA FOR THE SIN INDUSTRIES

I wrote this article, with some corrections or revisions, when I was still on the second year college for a challenge by my professor to write an economic essay that, if satisfies him, would become my semi-final grade for Economics 2. Perfect timing the issue was still boiling so  I think I have satisfied him. Thank you Sir!
Let's go back to the essay proper... haha!

It is no doubt the industrial sector, particularly those businesses within the sin industries (industries that offer goods that would satisfy negative habits like cigarettes and alcohols), is one of the major contributors of economic development. Its maintained growth is a valid indication of the Filipino's tolerance to vices and of the businesses' willingness to produce more.

So is it really a big business? 

Yes, in fact the government, through the efforts of the late President Corazon Aquino on an Executive Order, have spent a lot in research and scholarships to prosper the sin industries. 

However, the passing...

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Life In The Province

It has been over 25 years since my innocence has sprouted from a simple family life living in a simple barangay in the southern province of Cebu in the Philippines. It has been that very long journey, and longer to come, since this life has faced both the ups and downs of life. It has been that very magical over those years that amidst all the odds, my life has remained tough despite all negative circumstances.

This is me- a simple, silent and humble "probinsyano" (as we call it referring to a man raised from the province), who's pushing strength and dedication to pursue most of my ambitions no matter where I come from and no matter what life I have been through. 

I was too young when I have already realized...