Strong quakes, weak infras
The recent surge of powerful earthquakes across the country has once again exposed the vulnerability of public infrastructures that were supposed to protect, not endanger, the people. The tragic reality is that many of...
Unfolding of time
Just recently, the world gasped once more when Israel and the surrounding countries were engulfed in yet another conflict. In other parts of the globe, earthquakes rocked countries that had never experienced quakes, and...
Stop the VAWT (Violence Against Women Teachers) Part 2
To prevent future tragedies like the killings of teachers in Matalom and Tanauan, Leyte, schools and LGUs must urgently strengthen protection systems, enforce laws, and foster community vigilance.
The recent murders of two teachers by...
Celebrating holiness and praying for the dead
IT’S good that in our country we have this very popular tradition called “undas” when families go to cemeteries to visit, clean and decorate graves of loved ones. There they offer prayers, light candles...
The upward spiral: Achieving true success through helping others succeed
The traditional definition of success often centers on individual achievement: accumulating wealth, climbing the corporate ladder, or achieving fame. While these markers can provide a sense of accomplishment, they often fall short of delivering...
Denying reality
If Eastern Visayas officials linked to the massive corruption now being exposed nationwide deny their involvement, why does the independent commission tag this region as the epicenter of it all? The question cannot be...