Alive!

Impeachment Chief Justice Renato Corona

2012-01-19T01:30:00.000-08:00

Demolition sa San Juan

2012-01-11T22:30:00.000-08:00

Philippine Azkals Vs CF Internacional Del Madrid

2012-01-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

7 Billion (Only in the Philippines)

2011-12-29T22:23:00.000-08:00

In a simple projection presented by the United Nations many years ago, they estimated that by October 12, 1999 the world will reach the 6 Billion population mark. It was also revealed by the UN Population Division in its report that the world population will reach the 7 billion mark in 2013, the 8 billion mark in 2028, the 9 billion mark in 2054 and by 2200 the world would have stabilized its population at 10 billion.

Notice, however, that it is only 2011 and the projection of the UN came two years early. In addition, the UN marked October 30^th as the day for welcoming new born babies around the world with a lavish welcome. Each baby born on the date is considered the 7 billionth baby.

Despite the celebration, there loom certain problems to this population increase. A question on this matter hangs: will there be enough food, clean water, shelter, education, healthy living and a decent life for every person on the planet?

World estimates of 2011 states that there are 19 births per 1,000 population and there are 8 deaths per 1,000 population. Thus, the inevitability of such problems from rising should not be taken lightly because there are more persons born than there are deaths.

In the U.N. report , 80% of the world currently reside in less developed regions; world life expectancy at birth is now at 65 years, having increased by a remarkable 20 years since 1950; by 2050 life expectancy is expected to exceed 76 years and the population of the world is ageing. Couples in developing countries have average 3 children each; thirty years ago they had six. More than half of all couples in developing countries now use contraception.

Yet despite these, the world becomes a more optimistic place to live in. The 7 billion population would mean there will more people to help educate other people; more people to help feed other people; more people who will be environmentally pro-active to help in sustaining and maintaining the cleanliness of the water we use for drinking; more people will be helping one another in reaching out to the homeless and the needy. Astonishing as it may seem, the world can still hold its people in its arms—if the people are willing to give their hand, too.

KJ ROSALES

MANILA BULLETIN

Walking Former President GMA

2011-12-22T20:48:00.003-08:00

Simbang Gabi

2011-12-22T17:26:00.000-08:00

David Beckham

2011-12-04T17:00:00.000-08:00

Veterans Day

2011-11-11T21:34:00.000-08:00

Undas 2011

2011-11-02T04:49:00.000-07:00

PHIBLEX 2011

2011-10-23T16:39:00.000-07:00

The Dog Spa

2011-09-15T16:49:00.000-07:00

Dog Watcher

2011-09-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

Homeless man Rodolfo Reyes, 62 years old, removes the fleas from his pet dog beside his wooden cart in E. Rodriguez ave., Quezon city yesterday. Reyes lives in his wooden cart with his 15 pet dogs and two cats, earning a living as a parking boy and a scavenger. He earns an average of Php 100.00 a day enough to feed him and his dogs. (KRIZ JOHN ROSALES)

Prof. Tita Mallari

2011-09-14T07:37:00.000-07:00

Despite her handicap, retired Prof. Cristita Mallari continues to lecture to evening classes at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, demonstrating her unwavering love for the noble profession of teaching and serving as inspiration to those in the academic sector. (KJ ROSALES)

Sirenia Fossil

2011-09-04T05:24:00.000-07:00

A fossil of the 20 million year old Sirenia, commonly know today as the Sea cow or Dugong, of the Miocene period is plastered on a limestone wall of the famous Underground River of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. The fossil is recently discovered by Italian scientists during an exploration within the uncharted areas of the subterranean river, considered of major scientific significance and raising the international profile of the river, which is a Finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Ocean Adventure

2011-08-29T04:03:00.000-07:00

Anwar Ibrahim

2011-08-05T06:41:00.000-07:00

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim gave a lecture on the influence of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on Southeast Asian political leaders at a state university in Quezon city. (photo by: Kriz John Rosales)

The Super Star! Ms. Nora Aunor

2011-08-02T04:23:00.001-07:00

Navy Seal "Hell Week"

2011-07-23T07:21:00.000-07:00

After enduring seven dayswithout sleep, 22 out of 47 Navy Seal trainees survived the last day of rigid training called “Hell Week.” Keeping with the old Seal tradition, they are induced to fall asleep by drinkingjungle wine. The 70th batch undergoing the Basic Naval Special Warfare Course is composed of four Officers and 18 enlisted personnel and will endure five more months of training in sea, air and land warfare. (KJ ROSALES)

Typhoon Falcon

2011-06-25T17:06:00.000-07:00

Kalayaan Prep!

2011-06-24T04:18:00.000-07:00

Lunar Eclipse

2011-06-24T04:11:00.000-07:00

Lipa Fishkill

2011-06-24T04:04:00.000-07:00

Pope John Paul II

2011-04-27T05:52:00.000-07:00

Holy Week 2011

2011-04-24T07:33:00.000-07:00

Parrots!

2011-04-16T00:41:00.000-07:00

Bohol Dolphins

2011-04-08T22:34:00.000-07:00

Sam Pinto

2011-04-03T17:38:00.000-07:00

Perigee Moon

2011-03-21T22:29:00.000-07:00

A full perigee moon, the biggest full moon phase for in almost 20 years is seen in Manila, Philippines. A perigee moon is visible when the moon's orbit position is at its closest point to Earth during a full moon phase.

Female marines "G.I. Jane of the Philippines"

2011-03-16T16:10:00.000-07:00

PBA

2011-03-07T14:40:00.000-08:00

People Power Monument

2011-02-25T01:57:00.000-08:00

Meralco Linemen

2011-02-23T22:57:00.000-08:00

Train Collision

2011-02-23T22:38:00.000-08:00

Candaba Migratory Birds

2011-02-23T22:33:00.000-08:00

Golden Buddha

2011-01-30T16:18:00.000-08:00

VENUS RAJ

2010-05-21T07:22:00.000-07:00

2009-05-01T01:31:00.000-07:00

Thousands of jobless Filipinos fall in line at a job fair in Pasay City Friday at the height of Labor Day celebrations.

Banahaw Holy Week

2009-04-16T03:19:00.000-07:00

kobe sa manila

2008-01-28T20:20:00.000-08:00

QUENCHING THE THIRST

2008-01-28T16:31:00.000-08:00

QUENCHING THE THIRST. Even if the dry spell has not worn-off, a cool drink on a hot day enviigorates even the smallest of thirst.

kamay na habangbuhay

2008-01-27T20:30:00.001-08:00

PAL airlines

2008-01-27T20:18:00.000-08:00

PAL's Tail

2008-01-27T20:14:00.000-08:00

SONA 2007

2008-01-27T16:37:00.001-08:00

Tulay na Bakal

2008-01-27T16:11:00.001-08:00

Tulay na Bakal. A temporary bridge under the Sta. Mesa bridge in metro manila is not safe to cross but still these construction worker didn't give up to cross.

SEARCHING FOR FOOD

2008-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

SEARCHING FOR FOOD. A everyday routine for these three kids in Sta. Mesa railroad station seeking for wastes in exchange for food.

Cory Aquino - Laban Sign

2008-01-25T23:26:00.001-08:00

Philippine Rowing Team

2008-01-25T23:24:00.001-08:00

Grace Sy

2008-01-25T17:17:00.001-08:00

Blue Mosque

2008-01-24T21:12:00.000-08:00

Lenin Style

2008-01-24T20:53:00.000-08:00

kamay na pinagpala

2008-01-09T20:27:00.000-08:00

Kristo

2008-01-09T20:24:00.000-08:00

I'm Jesus & I'm Black

2008-01-09T20:21:00.000-08:00

Bolinao - Paradise

2008-01-05T00:47:00.000-08:00

Mt. Natib

2008-01-04T00:43:00.000-08:00