Comments on: The imminent crisis in rice http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:54:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: All Rice! | PinoyDad.com http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-133004 All Rice! | PinoyDad.com Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:32:40 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-133004 [...] problem with rice production and supply, and some have gone to the extent of labeling it as a crisis. I fully understand that the Philippines has become one of the world’s top IMPORTERS of [...] [...] problem with rice production and supply, and some have gone to the extent of labeling it as a crisis. I fully understand that the Philippines has become one of the world’s top IMPORTERS of [...]

]]> By: Philippine Rice Crisis Deepens http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-132799 Philippine Rice Crisis Deepens Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:11:26 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-132799 [...] The Daily PCIJ describes the typical Pinoy’s rice-consuming habits: “In 2006, every Filipino consumed 118.7 kilos or 2.4 sacks of rice a year. That amounts to a daily per capita rice consumption of 325.21 grams per citizen.” [...] [...] The Daily PCIJ describes the typical Pinoy’s rice-consuming habits: “In 2006, every Filipino consumed 118.7 kilos or 2.4 sacks of rice a year. That amounts to a daily per capita rice consumption of 325.21 grams per citizen.” [...]

]]> By: nosi balasi http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131975 nosi balasi Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:56:35 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131975 the post says "Various reasons have been blamed for the sharp slide in supply: erratic weather; natural disasters; soaring fuel and transport costs; supply hoarding and smuggling; conversion of agricultural lands to cash crops, biofuel production, and other commercial purposes, etcetera." - why they should be blaming the erratic weather, soaring fuel cost, conversion of lands...though these are uncontrollable, but they can be manageable through planning and inventory management, technology, budget control, information, etc...I heard from a friend who graduated from UP Los Banos, almost a decade ago that there has a grain of rice that can be harvested four to five times a year...that's why they call it as a miracle rice...farmers are planting this kind of rice for their own consumption, the reason why they dont plant for public consumption is because that this type of rice is dirty white or black in color specially when it was cooked. And to think that this miracle rice has the same quality with the other commercial rice in terms of nutrients and taste....But the thing that I should blame (if I have the authority)is the overseer/secretary of the agriculture and who gave him the authority to handle this job...really a mess man!(jamaican accent) yu hir! the post says “Various reasons have been blamed for the sharp slide in supply: erratic weather; natural disasters; soaring fuel and transport costs; supply hoarding and smuggling; conversion of agricultural lands to cash crops, biofuel production, and other commercial purposes, etcetera.”
- why they should be blaming the erratic weather, soaring fuel cost, conversion of lands…though these are uncontrollable, but they can be manageable through planning and inventory management, technology, budget control, information, etc…I heard from a friend who graduated from UP Los Banos, almost a decade ago that there has a grain of rice that can be harvested four to five times a year…that’s why they call it as a miracle rice…farmers are planting this kind of rice for their own consumption, the reason why they dont plant for public consumption is because that this type of rice is dirty white or black in color specially when it was cooked. And to think that this miracle rice has the same quality with the other commercial rice in terms of nutrients and taste….But the thing that I should blame (if I have the authority)is the overseer/secretary of the agriculture and who gave him the authority to handle this job…really a mess man!(jamaican accent) yu hir!

]]> By: luk4biz http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131974 luk4biz Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:01:33 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131974 the problem with our government is they just react to problems. they must adopt a pro-active strategy. This rice crisis would not happen if they are proactive, at least we could minimize the <a href="http://phil-election.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">effects of rice shortage.</a> the problem with our government is they just react to problems. they must adopt a pro-active strategy. This rice crisis would not happen if they are proactive, at least we could minimize the effects of rice shortage.

]]> By: jojo http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131380 jojo Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:47:34 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131380 thanks, alecks. thanks, alecks.

]]> By: Alecks P. Pabico http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131378 Alecks P. Pabico Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:33:18 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131378 I say enough already of comments of this nature, JCC, Jojo, and everyone concerned. Not only are they abusive and insulting, they also dwell more on meta-discussions that have no relation to the topic of the blog post. I don't have to keep reminding everyone how to conduct themselves on the blog, do I? This blog is meant for a healthy, open, sensible, and more tolerant exchange of ideas no matter how contrary they may be to one's own. Please review our blog rules, in particular the following quoted below, as we will no longer tolerate any repeated violations and will not hesitate to mete out the corresponding sanctions -- removal of offending comments and/or a lifetime ban from this community: <strong>1. Stay On Topic</strong> - The topic of a blog entry is the topic for all comments pertaining to it. Beware of conversational drift. - No meta-discussion. Meta-discussion is conversation about the conversation: about another person’s commenting style, about the blog rules, about the moderator’s decisions, etc. Don’t talk about the blog on the blog. Any issues with the blog community or its moderation should be addressed privately to the moderator. - No repeat posts. Double posts, or repetitive posting of the same points over and over, will not help your argument. We heard you the first time. <strong>2. Do Not Abuse, Harass, or Defame</strong> - No personal attacks. Insulting, attacking, or denigrating another community member are <em>ad-hominem</em> attacks, which weaken debate and are not allowed under any circumstances. We have zero tolerance for taking an argument about any topic to a personal level. - No baiting or gloating. Repeated taunting, sexual come-ons, or competitive posts toward another user constitute harassment and will get you banned. The object is intelligent discourse, not scoring points. - No defamatory speech. Denigration of or threats against any group of people due to their race, religion, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated. I say enough already of comments of this nature, JCC, Jojo, and everyone concerned. Not only are they abusive and insulting, they also dwell more on meta-discussions that have no relation to the topic of the blog post.

I don’t have to keep reminding everyone how to conduct themselves on the blog, do I? This blog is meant for a healthy, open, sensible, and more tolerant exchange of ideas no matter how contrary they may be to one’s own.

Please review our blog rules, in particular the following quoted below, as we will no longer tolerate any repeated violations and will not hesitate to mete out the corresponding sanctions — removal of offending comments and/or a lifetime ban from this community:

1. Stay On Topic

- The topic of a blog entry is the topic for all comments pertaining to it. Beware of conversational drift.

- No meta-discussion. Meta-discussion is conversation about the conversation: about another person’s commenting style, about the blog rules, about the moderator’s decisions, etc. Don’t talk about the blog on the blog. Any issues with the blog community or its moderation should be addressed privately to the moderator.

- No repeat posts. Double posts, or repetitive posting of the same points over and over, will not help your argument. We heard you the first time.

2. Do Not Abuse, Harass, or Defame
- No personal attacks. Insulting, attacking, or denigrating another community member are ad-hominem attacks, which weaken debate and are not allowed under any circumstances. We have zero tolerance for taking an argument about any topic to a personal level.

- No baiting or gloating. Repeated taunting, sexual come-ons, or competitive posts toward another user constitute harassment and will get you banned. The object is intelligent discourse, not scoring points.

- No defamatory speech. Denigration of or threats against any group of people due to their race, religion, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

]]> By: jojo http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131377 jojo Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:01:54 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131377 If someone is guilty of a crime, punish him or her for his act and not for the color of his or her skin. otherwise, shut your trap up because you're making a fool out of yourself. If someone is guilty of a crime, punish him or her for his act and not for the color of his or her skin.

otherwise, shut your trap up because you’re making a fool out of yourself.

]]> By: jojo http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131376 jojo Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:57:31 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131376 JCC, you still don't get it do you? YOU ARE A RACIST HALFWIT. JCC, you still don’t get it do you?

YOU ARE A RACIST HALFWIT.

]]> By: jcc http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131374 jcc Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:29:35 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131374 Yoh!!! Chinese Chopsticks? Yoh!!! Chinese Chopsticks?

]]> By: jojo http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131372 jojo Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:12:46 +0000 http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=2256#comment-131372 Will Arroyo bite the hands of those who feed her? I doubt it. Yes, the Bindondo cartel exists, but with only the connivance of those in government. I am interested in knowing the actual names of the cartel members and their exact number. The Philippine Institute for Development Studies says the exact number is seven. And again, a word of caution. Let not race be the denominator in this issue. Or else find yourself ducking from a million chopsticks thrown at your direction. Will Arroyo bite the hands of those who feed her? I doubt it.

Yes, the Bindondo cartel exists, but with only the connivance of those in government.

I am interested in knowing the actual names of the cartel members and their exact number. The Philippine Institute for Development Studies says the exact number is seven.

And again, a word of caution. Let not race be the denominator in this issue. Or else find yourself ducking from a million chopsticks thrown at your direction.

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