Missed opportunity in Philippines tragedy

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Missed opportunity in Philippines tragedy

The government is sending 5,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines - but why not 5 million tonnes?

On the one hand, the people of the Philippines would be truly grateful. And on the other hand, the government doesn’t know what to do with it anyway.
The remaining millions of tonnes in stock could be ready for shipment to wherever the next calamity occurs. And as a bonus, there will be empty warehouses ready to receive fresh rice.
Padraig Mac Gobhainn
Bangkok