The power of positive ratings: Building trust and success
In today’s interconnected world, online reviews and ratings have become a cornerstone of consumer decision-making. An “overall positive rating” isn’t just a number; it’s a powerful indicator of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. This...
9/11, 24 years after
The day of infamy where a coordinated Islamic Fundamentalist group Al Queda attacked Lower Manhattan, Arlington and other places in the United States killed thousands. It was sudden, strange and the world was caught...
“BER months”
The ‘ber months—September, October, November, and December—are a period that signifies the winding down of the year. A beginning of new season, and a heightened sense of celebration, charity, and family time.
But this was...
Why corruption prevails
Corruption in the country remains one of the most destructive forces crippling governance and society. It thrives not only because of dishonest leaders but also because of a political culture that tolerates and even...
Our just-tiis system
A snatcher caught with a cellphone in downtown Tacloban is instantly dragged by police, handcuffed, and displayed for the cameras. But a senator caught plundering millions walks into court in a barong, smiling and...
Tears for our children
How did we arrive at a place where P545 billion in public funds could be siphoned into substandard or non-existent projects, where only 15 contractors cornered one-fifth of the budget? How did betrayal of...