Our morality depends on our spirituality
IT’S quite clear that the way we think, speak, react and behave in general is determined by the way we are. This is somehow encapsulated in that Latin expression: “agere sequitur esse” which means...
Silence above the political noise
In the old Waray tales, elders often spoke of the tikang han tamsi (flight of the bird). The bird does not argue with the storm; it simply rises above it, seeking calmer skies. Today,...
Our hostility to snakes
The scream usually comes first. In many Philippine barrios, a snake crossing a footpath is enough to send grown men scrambling for sticks, stones, bolo knives, and whatever object can strike fear faster than...
Data-driven entrepreneurship: Navigating the new frontier
The entrepreneurial landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Gone are the days when gut instinct and sheer luck were the primary drivers of success. Today, data reigns supreme. Data-driven entrepreneurship, the practice of using...
Our true hunger and genuine fulfillment
IN the gospel, Christ tells us about what is involved if we want to truly love him. “If you love me,” he said, “keep my commandments.” And he makes this promise: “And I will...
Gardening realities
I have seen too many backyard gardens die quietly under good intentions. Seedlings curl, leaves yellow, soil hardens like regret—and the gardener stands there wondering what went wrong. Starting to raise plants without first...