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Typhoon Haiyan Donor Quiz

From the above list, other than China, 1.) Name two countries that surprisingly did not give a penny.

2.) Of those two countries, name that country that instead sent medical teams and relief workers but did not give a penny.

3.) Bonus question: Why do you think these or this country did not give a penny?From: EU – Our First History Quiz Response, & a New Quiz (Bienvenido Macario, USA) Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 4:42 AM

http://waisworld.org/go.jsp id=02a&objectType=post&o=86381&objectTypeId=74122&topicId=4980

Ancestry of Filipino Oligarchs

From Stanley Karnow’s “In Our Image” (1989) ISBN-10: 0345328167

Roxas himself revealed that the Ayalas, Zobels, Sorianos, Elizaldes, Aranetas, Razon were his relatives. It is not surprising that Roxas’ relatives had some share in the $2 billion reparation funds that disappeared. From 1946 to be connected to those from Iloilo and Negros is the best qualification one needs to succeed in the Philippines. It is not clear if Manny Villar of Iloilo is related to the Roxases.

“Osmena judge the alternative to the old oligarchy is chaos.” This is wrong. Reverting back to being a U.S. territory is the best. The oligarchs wanted control not only of their lands but also non-Ilonggo or non-Bisayan lands. It’s greed pure and simple. Below is page 326.The other group of oligarchs are ethinic Chinese, Cojuangco, Lopez and others from Negros.

A. Roxas, Sr.’s “record was blemished with doubts about his role during the Japanese occupation.” p.326

Claim Over the Oil, Gas & Minerals of Sabah (Northern Borneo) Updated

July 25, 2014

When the Sultan Kiram’s letter was allegedly found, the Sultan of Sulu decided to press for his rights over Sabah (Northern Borneo). It was discovered that Aquino III’s uncle Danding Cojuangco now owns what belonged to the Sultan of Sulu since 1658. A 2012 study by Singapore-based FACTS Global Energy, reported that Sabah has reserves of about 11-12 trillion cubic feet of gas and at least 1.5 billion barrels of oil. The figures represent 12% and 15% of Malaysia’s natural gas and oil reserves, respectively, according to the report.

“One involves San Miguel Corporation (SMC) of Aquino’s uncle Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr. In August 2011, SMC acquired three subsidiaries of US oil giant Exxon Mobil’s downstream oil business in Malaysia. Worth $610 million, the transaction included the purchase by SMC of Esso Malaysia Bhd, Exxon Mobil Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Exxon Mobil Borneo Sdn Bhd. In its website, SMC said that the three companies form an integrated business engaged in refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products. The physical assets include the 88,000 barrels per day Port Dickson refinery; seven fuel distribution terminals; and about 560 refilling stations.

SMC’s entry into the Malaysian downstream oil industry could be just the initial steps.

Ramon S. Ang, president of the giant conglomerate, recently disclosed that SMC is eyeing big oil and natural gas field overseas. “If we were able to buy one of those, it would be like printing money forever,” Ang was quoted as saying. SMC is so serious about the plan that Ang said they are willing to let go of longtime core business San Miguel Brewery Inc. and new assets in power generation to raise funds. With its acquisition of Exxon Mobil’s downstream assets, SMC is in a strategic position to also corner upstream deals in oil-rich Malaysia.

The disputed state of Sabah itself is abundant in oil and gas resources. An article by the Philippine Star, quoting a 2012 study by Singapore-based FACTS Global Energy, reported that Sabah has reserves of about 11-12 trillion cubic feet of gas and at least 1.5 billion barrels of oil. The figures represent 12% and 15% of Malaysia’s natural gas and oil reserves, respectively, according to the report.”

Sabah crisis: Is Aquino siding with Malaysia to protect relatives’ business interests?

by Arnold J. Padilla March 17, 2013

http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/03/abah-crisis-is-aquino-siding-with-malaysia-to-protect-relatives-business-interests/