random points

• pelf = wealth, usually obtained dishonestly
• carbon economy =
  an economy heavily dependent on oil and coal
• GNP vs. GDP =
  http://www.nscb.gov.ph/headlines/StatsSpeak/111604_rav_gnpgdp.asp
  (For Econ 11 and 101 students)
• political will and moral courage =
  lacking in the Philippine administrative system
• 3,091,993 = tourist arrivals in 2007 in the Philippines;
  compare it with Malaysia (18 M), Thailand (10 M),
  Singapore (10 M), Vietnam (4 M)
  Source: Sen. Gordon