Lyman Manzanares

31/07/2026

Pax Silica, what is it?
—Learn more in the comments (live link)

31/07/2026

The four charges (articles of impeachment).
—Live link of live site in comments

30/07/2026

With serious implications for 2028 (which basically starts in January 2027 already as presidential elections go), we're tracking the impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte.

Live link in comments.

Are you hopeful? Or will the country go to the dogs? With apologies to your pets. Had the country been lucky with a presidency? Have we missed the boat permanently?

Seems good: out of more than 190 nations, the Philippines ranks 31st Purchasing Power Parity. But in terms of per capita PPP (per person), we are 118th.

29/07/2026

Dignity in life, dignity in death
In a long enough time horizon, the logic and beauty of co-operation become clear

29/07/2026

Law practice has evolved. We've come a long way from fighting with partners and associates over ScanSnap, DropBox, Box, etc., how to use secure/encrypted emails, even how to organize subject email threads. Further back, insults already flew over margins and typography. Pick your battles!

26/07/2026

The governement (of India, not the Philippines thankfully) banned this two days ago — it means it’s probably good to use it.

If you are in an upland hacienda, it’s the closest thing you can have for a community-owned communication tool. And it’s free!

Useful also in emergencies.

24/07/2026

Congratulations and more power to the Movement!

𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣.✨

Nine years later, we're back in Leyte, where one of our very first Owners' Forums was held.

Today was a beautiful reminder that a strong cooperative economy is built not only through plans and strategies, but through people who genuinely care. Seeing every question asked, every insight shared, and every voice eager to contribute reminded us that the cooperative spirit is very much alive.

To everyone who traveled near and far—some for as long as 10 hours—thank you for making the journey to be with us today. Your commitment gives us confidence that Vision 2030 is not just an aspiration, but a future we are building together.

Here's to many more years of learning, collaboration, and shared prosperity.

Madamo nga salamat, Region VIII coops!

24/07/2026

Jordan, the best!

𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗣 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

At the Palo Owners' Forum, we were honored to receive an inspiring message of support from CDA Region VIII Regional Director Venus M. Jornales represented by Senior Cooperative Development Specialist Jordan Madjus, who reminded us that building a stronger cooperative movement begins with living out the values that define us.

1CISP is more than a name—it is a commitment:
1 – One Shared Purpose
C – Commitment to Growth
I – Innovation
S – Sustainability
P – Partnership for Collaboration, Partnership for Prosperity

These guiding principles perfectly reflect our shared aspiration under 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. Together with our partners in the Cooperative Development Authority, we remain steadfast in advancing a future where cooperatives grow stronger through unity, innovation, and collaboration.

Thank you, Sir Jordan, for your unwavering support and for championing the cooperative movement.

23/07/2026

This belongs to "Did You Know?!"
That the Cooperative Sector has its very own media network cooperative?
Makinig sa mga kapatid!