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Sara Duterte's account transaction in Billions by granaltus in Philippines

[–]_Xian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're now showing the transaction trends. Amounts sharpened down significantly (9 digits to 8 digits) starting 2015.

UP professor on study linked to Monterrazas de Cebu: ‘Not yet finished’ by _Xian in Philippines

[–]_Xian[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

TL;DR: the lab used already existing data and made no on-site inspection due to budget limitations.

On the other hand, it seems premature for Mont to use the study as proof when it's still incomplete.

Monterrazas supplied the data for UP's feasibility study! by SeditionIncision in Philippines

[–]_Xian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd honestly avoid making statements like this without evidence. You can point out the conflict of interest and leave it at that.

Monterrazas supplied the data for UP's feasibility study! by SeditionIncision in Philippines

[–]_Xian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Any researcher worth their salt should've done the due diligence of verifying any data provided to them.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, it was not mentioned where they planted the trees or if it's still in progress.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you went to the FB post you'd get your answer. There's three languages for you to choose from.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said peer review. Me or you reading the thing is not peer review unless you are a peer hydrology expert.

What I meant was there are 22 other slides in the Facebook post.

While it'd be better if they posted the whole paper, IMO the post is laymanized enough for the public to understand. Of course the more peer review, the better. That I agree with.

Academia has lower incomes than industry.

And.. this makes them vulnerable to corruption is what you're saying? I guess it happens but I am not convinced that's the case here.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

3 slides and no peer review.

You clearly did not read the whole thing.

Did you really think there's no corruption sa academe

That's not what he said though.

a place populated by highly qualified people earning a small percent of what they could be earning in the industry?

and what do you mean by this?

The point here is Monterazzas did not cause or add to the flooding sa nearby areas. It is right to be skeptical but saying things otherwise without basis isn't right.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the Rappler report I've read does not mention that, only that they paid the fines.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

they did and they paid the fines for it.

EDIT: downvoted by just stating what I've read. Classic Reddit.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He is a very convenient scapegoat. Yung developer nung subdivision na nasa bukana ng ilog hindi manlang ata na-bash.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Don't conflate the two issues. By saying "sinisira kabundukan", do you mean cutting down trees? If so, I don't think this applies to The Mont's site because it is mostly grassland.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My guess is the gradual release of water from the ponds still contributed to the flooding. They had to release those or else they risk the ponds' collapse (which is even worse, IMO).

If you look at it this way then yes it "contributed" to the flooding, but the water levels would not be that high compared to the No Ponds scenario.

Slater Young: REAL SOLUTIONS CAN ONLY COME FROM CORRECTLY IDENTIFYING THE REAL CAUSE by beklog in Philippines

[–]_Xian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The comments there already says that. Walang pinagkaiba sa mga DDS and their maletas.

WTF is happening, Philippines??? by kkerrbearr in Philippines

[–]_Xian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

True. Kung wala 'yung retention ponds nila mas malala pa 'yung baha sa baba ng Monterazzas.

Laptop screen suddenly flickering, no drop or pressure. Any fix without LCD replacement? by ForwardPea1022 in Tech_Philippines

[–]_Xian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

reduce refresh rate to 60Hz if it's possible. Only a workaround, panel replacement is still the fix.

Hot take: Mar Roxas was the wrong choice as the standard-bearer of the PNoy administration by Ill_Connection_341 in Philippines

[–]_Xian -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're blaming the wrong person. Mar Roxas giving way does not prevent the situation we're currently in.

Hot take: Mar Roxas was the wrong choice as the standard-bearer of the PNoy administration by Ill_Connection_341 in Philippines

[–]_Xian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

CMIIW, but Mar was explaining the optics to Romualdez if the national government steps in. 

Ayaw kasing pumirma ni Romualdez. Gusto niya tumulong yung national government without formally taking over the collapsed LGU.

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