A critical examination of the mathematical and engineering claims made in defense of the Monterrazas de Cebu development following the deadly Typhoon Tino floods of November 2025. This analysis challenges the developer’s use of the UP-IESM hydrological study, focusing specifically on the 99.74% detention pond capture claim and the undisclosed runoff coefficient that makes independent verification of that figure technically impossible among other issues.
Sampling Justice: Mainstream media’s and ICC’s misstep in miscounting misdeeds
Has the International Criminal Court (ICC) appropriately applied statistical methodology in its legal processes regarding the crimes against humanity charges against Duterte?This question arises from a recent Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) post, which discusses the ICC’s categorization of 43 cases as “representative examples” amidst a broader investigation into 12,000 to 30,000 deaths (Baclig, 2025). This […]
Justice Out of Context: Marcos Jr. and the Unwitting Puppet ICC Show
The role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in global politics has increasingly come under scrutiny, with allegations of politicization and manipulation by powerful states raising serious concerns. These criticisms are particularly relevant in cases where national sovereignty and judicial competence are at stake. By applying the principle of cultural relativism, a key anthropological concept […]
The Maharlika Investment Fund: A contrarian analysis
The proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), touted as the country’s inaugural sovereign wealth fund, has garnered significant attention. Supporters project that the MIF will effectively harness national funds, yield substantial returns, and make a significant contribution to the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda, and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. The MIF is said […]
Should we go to church services despite government ban on mass gatherings due to COVID-19 ?
About three days ago the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a “pandemic.” COVID-19, officially also known as the “NOVEL CORONA VIRUS” (nCoV) and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) , was detected in the late 2019 rapidly spreading in provinces in China and later on spreading to the rest of the world. As […]
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