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...
Culture of bribery
Like a cancer, the pervasive culture of bribery in the Philippines infects everything from government operations to daily interactions between citizens and authorities, revealing itself in countless ways: from the high-profile criminals who evade...
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...
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...
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...
What graduation demands
Graduation ceremonies are now taking place in basic education schools across the country, marking the end of another academic year under the Department of Education. While there is reason to celebrate, there is also...