The ASEAN mindset, 1
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
BEING an ASEAN citizen now is like having two passports: one for access to our local identity and another for the...
‘Insulting’ price tag for hunger
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
IN A WORLD where a cup of coffee might cost more than an entire day's meal under the National Economic and...
Embracing midlife magic
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
I TURNED 49 on August 17, 2024, a milestone many fear. For many, the year before 50 is the last before...
When hyperboles crown the fiesta queen
BY HERMAN. LAGON
HYPERBOLE, by its nature, amplifies our expressions, making the mundane magnificent and the simple, spectacular. Here’s one for the books.
Imagine a fiesta...
Pitching free micro-credentials for all, 2
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
THE UMI (University Microcredential International) Hybrid Program proposes to offer free outcomes-based ladderized micro-credentials addressing these critical skills gaps. The ambitious but easily doable...
Pitching free micro-credentials for all, 1
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
THINK of a world where access to education could significantly influence the course of individuals and communities. Imagine a global initiative that offers everyone,...
Heroes behind desks, against all odds
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
IT IS FAR too simple to point fingers in the complex debates over the country's education condition. But if we pause and shift our...
St. Iggy’s enduring legacy, 2
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
IGNATIUS taught that a person's faith must be demonstrated by their commitment to upholding justice. In his view, spirituality should spur social change and...
St. Iggy’s enduring legacy, 1
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
MANY, especially Ateneans and alumni of Jesuit schools, find consolation with St. Ignatius of Loyola, fondly known as "St. Iggy." His life and teachings...
Future-proofing our careers
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
IN LATE 2016, I was privileged to attend the World Educational Leadership Summit at the Kallang Theater in Singapore.
Dr. Eric Mazur,...