Celebrity suicide: one of the most difficult things to report on—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

12/19/2023

These are the conclusions of a study entitled “Suicide and the news and information media”- a critical review written by Jane Pirkis et al commissioned by Mindframe-Everymind of the Australian Department of Health in 2019. It covered…

Night and Day—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

12/12/2023

I wish people knew what absolute train wreck Philippine elections were before automation. Harrowing images from the darkest days of manual elections still haunt me to this day — teachers laboring 18 hours to manually count ballots,…

Droughts next year and Cheaper Water rates offer from Maynilad—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

12/05/2023

These scenarios require speedy government action to put on very high priority,  water sustainability and security, particularly for prime urban areas like Metro Manila, Calabarzon and other urban centers.…

All eyes on Comelec’s decision on Smartmatic’s participation in 2025 polls—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

11/28/2023

Adding to the complexity is the fact that every action taken by Smartmatic in an election is meticulously ordered and sanctioned by Comelec. The commissioners will face a dilemma. If they acknowledge even the slightest contractual breach…

Level playing field for Angkas, Joy Ride and MoveIt-a must—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

11/21/2023

However, the bills are pending since the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Traffic Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are still in the middle of a motorcycle taxi industry pilot study that included three players Angkas,…