The “good life” can be a sweet poison
THAT gospel parable about the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus, reminds us of the danger of the so-called “good life” where due to our status, privileges and other endowments, we tend to...
My PRDP Journey – Then and Now
As far as I can recall, it was during the time of then DA-8 OIC-RED U-Nichols Manalo that I first became involved with the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) as InfoACE Head. If memory...
Which side must the people be?
Unbeknownst and undiscovered, the people in general are confused, which side must they go in the face of the corruption discoveries and drama?
Personally, I am a bit on a jumbled state because the leaders...
Reap what you sow: The transformative power of the golden rule
The Golden Rule, the simple yet profound principle of treating others as you would like to be treated, transcends cultural and religious boundaries, serving as a cornerstone of ethical behavior and successful human interaction....
Saliva-coated veggies
A video recently surfaced showing vegetable vendors spraying water on their produce—using their mouths instead of sprayers. It was not a sight of ingenuity but of utter disregard for hygiene. To spit on the...
A glimmer of hope for Philippine agriculture
Many of our smallholder farmers in the Philippines still farm the same way their forefathers did several years ago. Traditional farming practices continue to work for some, but new methods can help many substantially...