No read, repeat!, 2
Some argue that retaining children for not reading might stigmatize them or harm their self-esteem. That is a valid concern. But is it truly...
No read, repeat!, 1
THERE IS something gut-wrenching in listening to a teen struggle through reading aloud of one sentence of a textbook. It is not so much...
SHS immersion magic
WHEN Senior High School (SHS) work immersion launched in 2017, it was a leap into uncharted territory — students leaving the classroom to face...
My 15-minute PRC experience
THE PROFESSIONAL Regulation Commission (PRC) has long been a staple of bureaucracy in the Philippines—a stopover for professionals renewing licenses, applying for certifications, or...
Rethinking the leveler, 2
THE PANDEMIC has deepened the education divides. Remote learning favored families with gadgets, stable internet, and quiet study spaces — privileges unavailable to many....
Rethinking the leveler, 1
DR. LIZ Oligario, a dear colleague from my days with the TechFactors National TekGuru program, recently shared a study entitled “On the ‘income advantage’...
History lost in bills
FILIPINO banknotes have always been more than just currency—they tell our story. For decades, they have carried the faces of heroes who shaped our...
Wars without winners
YOU DON’T need to be in a warzone to feel how close you are to something the planet will regret. These days, it feels...
Embracing the perfectly imperfect, 2
IN LEARNING to value imperfection, wabi-sabi holds particular lessons for those who have overcome challenges. From single parents and overseas Filipino workers to persons...
Embracing the perfectly imperfect, 1
IMAGINE if beauty was not about being flawless but about celebrating life’s inevitable cracks and quirks. This is not just a fleeting Instagram trend or idealistic notion; it...