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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Impulses

Kindness to self for others, 1

BY HERMAN M. LAGON MANY PEOPLE see kindness as a form of self-sacrifice — that is, putting the needs of others before one's own. Genuine kindness, however, is...

The woke paradox, 2

BY HERMAN M. LAGON WOKENESS has also impacted academic freedom. Once champions of free speech, schools can sometimes become echo chambers where only one viewpoint is accepted, suppressing...

The woke paradox, 1

IN TODAY’S rapidly changing world, “wokeness” often dominates discussions around social justice. While the movement aims to promote social justice and human rights, it...

Sustaining the blue economy, 2

BY HERMAN M. LAGON BORN FROM the experiences of fishermen and the communities depending on them, this wisdom reveals the compass for sustainable growth. Though...

Sustaining the blue economy, 1

BY HERMAN M. LAGON A HIDDEN economy lives in the sparkling blue expanse of our oceans and seas — one that promises sustainable development but...

A grace-filled compass for growth

BY HERMAN M. LAGON LIFE’S CROSSROADS often hold unexpected gifts. After 21 enriching years as Ateneo de Iloilo’s K-12 principal, I faced a career shift...

Let’s go nuclear!, 2

BY HERMAN M. LAGON APART from its ability to lower greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear energy offers a compelling economic incentive. Because of its reliance on imported...

Let’s go nuclear!, 1

BY HERMAN M. LAGON LONG contested for its advantages and disadvantages, nuclear energy has made a comeback as a potential remedy for the energy crisis facing...

My Father’s routine, lasting impact, 2

BY HERMAN M. LAGON DURING weekends, my father took on a different role as the long-time barangay captain of our village. In this capacity, he...

My Father’s routine, lasting impact, 1

BY HERMAN M. LAGON MY CHILDHOOD was filled with all sorts of off-the-wall adventures, but amidst all the chaos, there was one constant: my father...