The side hustle nation: Exploring the demographics and motivations of gig workers
The rise of the “side hustle” has transformed the modern workforce, with millions supplementing their primary income through freelance work, gig jobs, and entrepreneurial ventures. Understanding who is most likely to be engaging in...
Respecting sacred places
WITH recent cases of sacred places being desecrated, we need to remind ourselves that it is our duty to give these places due respect since they hold deep cultural or religious significance, and they...
Man-made disasters
The recurring tragedy of floods in the Philippines is not merely a matter of natural disaster. Each year, countless Filipinos lose their lives and livelihoods due to these floods, exacerbated by substandard or nonexistent...
Echoing ST Yolanda
The recent floods that submerged parts of Cebu have left many drawing stark comparisons to the devastation wrought by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. While the scale may differ, the scenes of submerged homes,...
The forcefulness of love and our freedom
THAT gospel parable where Christ talked about a certain man who invited many persons to a great supper (cfr. Lk 14,15-24) can lead us to ask the question of how to balance the forcefulness...
About palay floor price
In a bid to protect Filipino farmers from what is seemingly a persistent problem on low farmgate prices of palay (unmilled rice), and to ensure a fair return on their production costs, President Ferdinand...