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The “Sachet Economy” in the Philippines and Its hidden costs

Posted on August 17, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

The “sachet economy” in the Philippines and its hidden costs Any resident of the Philippines can tell that a slice of Pinoy life guarantees an encounter with the ubiquitous sachet. There is just no avoiding it, and by all indications, … Continue reading →

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“Tingi” Economy Helped Kill Pasig River With Sachets

Posted on August 11, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

Back in the centuries of Spanish rule, Pasig River was an important transport route in Manila. Today, due to societal and government negligence along with industrial activity surrounding Pasig River, it is now so polluted that it is said to … Continue reading →

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It’s a small (and filthy) world after all

Posted on August 8, 2010 by pasigriveravenger

I’m still trying to learn how blogging works exactly. After setting this site up yesterday, I realized that there’s more to learn about it. For a person my age, technology — or the process of learning it — can really … Continue reading →

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