Unburden them
Celebrating Teacher’s Day is a meaningful gesture, but it also exposes a sad truth: teachers today are overworked and underappreciated. While society praises their role in shaping the youth, the system continues to burden...
Two faces of justice
Over the years, different low-level government officials have been summarily removed or suspended for comparatively petty offenses—such as improprieties in the disbursement of travel allowances or errors in government forms—while alleged plunderers, grafters, and...
The relevance of the Holy Rosary today
CONSIDERING the rapid shifts on the global stage, leaving us often sharply challenged and confused, we really need now more than ever a stable anchor that would put us on the right groove to...
Understanding the shift towards conscious consumerism and ethical shopping
The modern consumer landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a growing awareness of social and environmental issues. Conscious consumerism, a mindful approach to purchasing decisions that considers the ethical, social, and environmental...
A sentimental journey after 4 decades
Perhaps, nobody would believe me if I’ll say I haven’t gone back to Barangitaw Beach for the last 44 years. This is one of the most popular peoples’ beaches in Sulat, Eastern Samar.
A natural-born...
Just for a show
The endless hearings in Congress, the Senate, and even so-called independent commissions on government anomalies are a sham. They pretend to seek truth and accountability, but in reality, these probes are staged performances designed...