Lessons from the parable of the Good Samaritan
THE obvious lesson we can immediately gather from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10,25,37) is that we should have true empathy and compassion with everyone, irrespective of how those involved are, whether...
How curiosity builds confidence: A journey of self-discovery
Curiosity, that innate human desire to explore the unknown, is more than just a fleeting interest; it’s a powerful engine driving personal growth and, surprisingly, confidence. While confidence is often associated with outward displays...
Raising entry-level teacher salaries to P50,000 (Second Part)
The proposition is not that simple, it needs more than the simple fixing of entanglements, it needs another column to be written on its behalf, it needs more attention.
Raising the bar in education needs...
Divisive detention
The detention of former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague has sparked significant public attention and stirred deep divisions across various sectors of Philippine society. Some view it as a long-overdue legal step; others...
Discipline’s drawback
A teacher was said to have yelled to prevent a boy from punching another student, and was recorded, spread all over the web, and reported to the police for “psychological abuse.” A mother in...