Hampering planting efforts
We have been told, time and again, about the benefits of growing fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other eatables for personal sustenance, economic growth, and food security. Despite these well-meaning efforts, many people remain reluctant...
A Call for Reform
The recent clamor from various sectors regarding their contributions to PhilHealth, SSS, and GSIS is a serious indictment of their management and governance. This is not merely a matter of financial security; it strikes...
Shameless leaders
Indeed, many key government officials in the Philippines have been deceiving the public to conceal and perpetuate corruption. This shameless manipulation has crippled the country’s progress and tainted its image before the world. It...
A contrast for reflection
The Yuletide season in the Philippines is a joyous and electrifying time, marked by festive lights, carols, and the warmth of togetherness. Yet, amid this cheer, the season often reveals the stark inequalities in...
Hard to reach
The recent mention of Samar State University (SSU) by President Marcos Jr. in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) as one of the globally recognized and high-performing universities is a significant point of...
Funny or sad
There’s something oddly comical when two rival political giants suddenly decide to join forces, divvying up the positions they once fought tooth and nail to win. It’s like watching the climax of a long-running...