Previously, we have discussed the matter of federalism and how it can help address the issue of congestion in Metro Manila for the region to achieve a more meaningful development. But as was pointed out last time, decongestion is just part of the equation to achieve this goal of a meaningful development. The other part of the equation is equally important, and that is governance. A metropolis of 17 kingdoms Metro Manila, sadly, presently suffers from an ill-conceived system of government that has often prevented measures that would have enabled meaningful development for the metropolis. The thing is, Metro Manila today is nothing more than a set of 17 little…
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Federalism and Metro Manila – Part 1
In the coming weeks and months, the discussions to amend the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines will go full force. These amendments, if passed by the constituent assembly and ratified by the people, will mean a radical transformation of the way things are being run in the country. One of these key amendments is the shift from a unitary form of government to a federal form of government. This means that the traditional highly-centralized powers based in Metro Manila will be devolved as the different regions of the country will have more say with regards to their respective development. With that said, the question being asked is what and how…
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The Urban Roamer’s Featured in a Calendar…Sort of
Happy New Year! I hope the holiday season was a season of blessings and fulfillment for you all! And with your kind indulgence, allow the Urban Roamer to share some piece of exciting news to kick off 2018. And that is…the Urban Roamer is being featured in a calendar!
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A Yuletide Greeting, Among Other Things
First things first, allow me to greet each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope this season has been a blessed and joyous one for you. And in a few days, we will be bracing for change anew as we say hello to the New Year. But even if 2018 has not arrived yet, change has come early as far as this site and with the Urban Roamer is concerned. First, the Urban Roamer site has switched to an all-new hosting service. With that said, you should expect lesser frequencies of site downtime, at least no more of those that lasts…
