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...
Where are those trees?
Countless tree-planting drives are held every year with enthusiasm, yet forests remain bare, and tree shortages persist. Deforestation continues at a disturbing rate, with newly planted saplings and mature trees alike falling prey to...
Diplomacy for peace
We now live in an era when, as regards international relations, countries should exercise prudence and self-control in the face of conflicts with other nations knowing that armed clashes nowadays have become far devastating...
A wake up call
The most recent powerful earthquake that struck Thailand and Myanmar is a chilling reminder of the uncertainties of the natural world. For the Philippines, a nation located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the...
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...
Personal battles
Our political arena in the country has evolved into a disgraceful battleground where personal vendettas overshadow public service. Politicians, entrusted with the sacred duty of governance, have turned government systems and operations into weapons...