random points

• 88.57 M = 2007 population census
• 81 = number of provinces in the Philippines
• CAMANAVA = Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela
• Erap = "magnet that holds the opposition together"
  (according to Mayor Lim)
• Reasons why Japan is now less capable of
  disaster management and relief work:
  -It's aging population.
  -Few young people are willing to do volunteer work during disasters
  (Source: The Manila Times, July 25)
• white paper = typically argues a specific position
  or solution to a problem (Stelzner Consulting);
  a report or guide that often addresses problems
  and how to solve them (wikipedia)