The NAT trap, 2
IMAGIME a high school student in Iloilo diligently preparing for the National Achievement Test (NAT), believing it to be a fair assessment of their...
The NAT trap, 1
THE SORRY state of external assessments in basic education — like the National Achievement Test (NAT) — is a story that needs to be...
Sweeping claims ahead, 2
A 2018 study conducted by the Political Science Department at the University of the Philippines demonstrated how hasty generalizations cause polarization in political discourse....
Sweeping claims ahead, 1
ONE TENDENCY that appears far too frequently in the whirlwind of political discourse is hasty generalization. This logical fallacy is common in daily discussions,...
PhilHealth in code red
IT IS ALMOST funny how politics, slowness, and bureaucracy can hold health care, a human right, hostage. PhilHealth, the state health insurer, is again...
Justice for small fishers, 2
COMMERCIAL fishing is said to boost fish productivity and employment. However, these gains are generally fleeting and concentrated in a few major businesses. Overfishing...
Justice for small fishers, 1
MILLIONS of small-scale fishers depend on municipal waters. Therefore, the controversy over whether commercial fishing vessels should be allowed is more than a policy...
Shadows of insecurity, 2
ENVY is yet another common trigger. In a competitive work environment, it is not uncommon for individuals to feel envious of colleagues who seem...
Shadows of insecurity, 1
HAS SOMEONE ever cut you off in the middle of a meeting while you confidently presented an idea, making himself the center of attention...
Justice on the run
THE LONG arm of justice has finally caught up with former President Rodrigo Duterte. On March 11, 2025, Duterte was arrested upon his arrival...