They should have asked

Posted on November 8, 2006 - Filed Under Punch Forum |

Isidro Ramos
8 Nov 2006

A few lessons from the China visit by Mr. J Velasco did not see the motive by the current Philippine President. She wants to make a disciple out of her group and what China showed them was the model for the world to see. I hope the group was smart enough to ask the Chinese officials what the occupancy/vacancy rate of the office/hotel buildings they saw. They should have also inquired what they may had on the living and health conditions of the labor force and the overall environmental impact on the surrounding areas that is affected by the phenomenal growth so that the Arroyo party could feel good on what they have seen and apply on what they have learned and not just get snowplowed by the glitter on the surface. Columnist writers from various Philippine presses should be the vanguard for a true and honest reporting for the masses' education and information.