How are we complicit?, 1
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
DURING the recent “Sustainable Development Goals” convention in Iloilo City hosted by the National Academy of Science and Technology – Department of...
Fishful thinking, 2
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
THE EXECUTION of the Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project (FISHCORE) by the World Bank is a positive development. The Department of Agriculture's...
Fishful thinking, 1
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
PHILIPPINE fisheries are in the red flag, struggling with overfishing, illegal practices, and environmental degradation. No less than Edmundo Enderez, in a...
The ‘means’ vs the ‘ends’
THE ETHICS of "the means justifying the ends" vs "the ends justifying the means" is an age-old dispute that inspires deep thinking within the...
Breaking chains, 2
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
VALUES and expectations around relationships and family structures change as societies develop. Legalizing divorce makes sense since it reflects modern values and guarantees that...
Breaking chains, 1
THE HOUSE of Representatives’ recent passage of the Absolute Divorce Bill (House Bill 9349) on second reading has reignited the national divorce discussion.
This critical...
PH in the SDG race
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
DESPITE its current ranking of 98th out of 193 countries with a score of 67.14, the Philippines is hoping for significant...
Dried fish and the Pinoy palate
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
THE LOCAL markets of Iloilo are bustling hubs where culinary gems hide in plain sight, dried fish being one of the most prized. My...
Double-edged legacy of political dynasties, 2
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
ECONOMIC inequality and social mobility are broader socioeconomic issues reflected in the debate about political dynasties. Ordinary Filipinos have difficulty climbing the socioeconomic ladder...
Double-edged legacy of political dynasties, 1
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
DISPUTES over political dynasties have raged since immemorial, sparking discussions about fairness, democracy, and leadership. The truth is more complex than that which is...