Our tendency to be judgmental
WE have to be wary of this tendency that, obviously, is a universal one, given our wounded nature here on earth. While it’s true that we are meant to judge and to judge with...
A tightrope balancing for green energy and life in Biliran
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
Ben E. King, Stand by Me
Would the proposed drilling of yet another Geothermal Plant in Biliran be a...
Distorted and bent
One only has to open the news and see a teacher suspended for enforcing long-standing rules, while public figures who openly lie, insult, or cheat are cheered, defended, and even rewarded with power. Something...
To know the road ahead
The Chinese proverb “To know the road ahead, ask those coming back” is expressed in Mandarin as: (yù zhī qián lù, wèn guī lái rén). In Waray-waray, these roughly translates to; Para han maupay...
Remain child-like even as we age
THAT’S essentially the point of our celebration of the Feast of the Santo Niño that, thankfully, enjoys a very popular devotion in our country. Let’s hope that the message not only sticks in our...
The engine of growth: How entrepreneurs drive job creation and economic development
Entrepreneurs are widely recognized as the engines of economic growth and job creation. Their innovative ideas, risk-taking spirit, and relentless pursuit of opportunities fuel economic development, create employment, and improve living standards. While large...