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Beyond the Fault Line: Why the Philippines’ Next National Crisis Won’t Be Just an Earthquake
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For decades, the term “The Big One” has triggered a singular, terrifying image in the minds of Filipinos: the movement of the West Valley Fault and a catastrophic earthquake flattening Metro Manila. We map the fault lines, we retrofit our condos in BGC and Makati, and we run the Shake…
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A Layman’s Take on Crimes in the Philippines
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In 2012, the Philippines registered improvements in local peace and order vis-à-vis 2011. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said in a statement that the country’s Total Crime Volume from January to March 2012 was 16.77 percent lower than in the first quarter of 2011. Further, PNP Spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Agrimero…
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Philippines: Are We Prepared for the Big Wave?
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Last March 11, Japan was hit by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake that caused a gigantic tsunami of up to 38.9 meter high, sweeping the coast of the Miyagi prefecture. The earthquake and the succeeding waves struck 15,000 people dead with less than 10,000 still missing. Aside from loss of life…
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Security Vs. Condo Crimes: High Rise Living
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SEVEN years ago, young bank teller Candace Castro was about to sleep in her 11th floor condominium unit when a neighbor knocked on her door. Little did she realize that opening it was the biggest mistake of her life. The intoxicated neighbor, who lived on the 6th floor, pushed her…
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The Crucial Role of SOSIA: Supervising Security Agencies
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Police Chief Supt. Samuel Diciano is no ordinary man. His hands are full, working as chief of the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA) of the Philippine National Police. He has the noble responsibility of regulating and harnessing the potential of hundreds of security guards and their reputable…
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The Armed Forces and New Media: Enhancing the AFP Image
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(Second of Two Parts) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) can utilize new media in Winning the Peace, but its success is anchored on the people’s trust in the government. In so far as peace and security operations are concerned, in order to win the peace, the AFP has…
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Effective Communication for Security Officers
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Communication plays an essential role in our daily lives. The ability to effectively communicate with others is very important to one’s professional growth and development. In the case of security officers, being able to carry out a conversation in a clear and concise manner is a must. It eliminates the…
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Unsung Heroes
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Pandemonium had already broken out by the time the fire volunteers arrived. Students were screaming and crying as they try to push the main door open. The smell of burning sulfur, smoke, and sweat pervaded the atmosphere. The sight of it all was just too horrendous for words. This was…
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