How Open FDI Can Help the Philippines Create Better Waste Disposal and Flood Control
I remember Cebu City had severe flood warning going on . I saw some stores at Carbon in Cebu City, getting severely flooded . It was a real nightmare as Typhoon Crising also passed by Cebu. The sight was a disaster. Flooding in Carbon doesn't surprise me. There are a lot of unsavory people in Cebu City's downtown. It's a disgusting thing when I think about stepping on whatever disgusting stuff, that was improperly disposed of. I would talk stuff like, "It's because of people like you that the Philippines doesn't improve!" It's not surprising to find the news that garbage has been a leading culprit. The government may have some responsibility. However, citizens who love to throw their garbage just anywhere also form part of the problem. Social responsibility falls on both the government and the citizens. Sure, the government has to play its part (ex., making clear policies). However, the citizens should also play their part by not throwing garbage in i...