Heatstroke strikes
It's becoming a common occurrence nowadays that certain people die of heatstroke due to the rising temperatures that we are experiencing in many parts of the country, a sad phenomenon that could actually be...
Celebrating Independence Day
Our country is a nation that has gone through a lot of struggles and achievements in history, and one very significant event that we commemorate annually is Independence Day. Celebrated on June 12, this...
Misplaced preoccupation
Quality education is a critical determinant of a nation’s development. The Philippines, unfortunately, is consistently ranked low in global education indices, and the unavailability of adequate teaching time is among the core contributors to...
Rising population, less food production
One of the key issues faced by the community of nations is an increase in the number of people, while the amount of food produced remains the same. As a result, there is less...
Hitting two birds
Congestion in big cities like Metro Manila reduces the overall efficiency of cities, slows down traffic, and harms the environment. While various attempts have been made to tackle this issue, including improving public transport...
Vulnerable to storms
Our country experiences an average of 20 typhoons per year, causing massive destruction to infrastructure, livelihood, and transportation systems. This is what we get for being located in front of the Pacific Ocean where...