‘Barber’s Tales’ echoing Martial Law atrocities
EARLY this year, the Mga Kuwentong Barbero (“Barber’s Tales”), directed by Jun Robles Lana, garnered significant attention after its inclusion in Netflix’s roster, swiftly climbing...
A look at PH’s energy policy
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
I HAD A thought-provoking exercise with my Physics students over a decade ago: debating the best energy source for the Philippines by...
Early birds and empty promises, 2
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
THEN THERE is the grassroots campaign that is anything but grassroots. Funded by millions, usually from kickbacks and people's taxes, these...
Early birds and empty promises, 1
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
IN PHILIPPINE traditional politics, the early bird does not just catch the worm; it builds a nest on every street corner,...
Metaphors unpacked
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
METAPHORS came as quickly to me as breathing when I was a kid in Iloilo. My parents' stories taught me that...
Quest for ‘Magis’
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
IN JESUIT education and spirituality, the term “Magis” (Latin for “more”) resonates with a profound and personal significance. It is a...
In between aspirations and empirical evidence
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
HUMANITY has always been fascinated and in awe of the vastness of the universe. It addresses some of our deepest existential...
The ‘gender equality’ spectrum
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
GENDER and development is a complicated and multidimensional topic of discussion. A shocking reality is revealed in a 2023 research by...
Reclaiming independence
BY HERMAN M. LAGON
THIS JUNE 12, we celebrate our 126th year of independence.
But what precisely are we commemorating? Can we honestly claim to be...
K-12 > K-10
EDUCATION has always been a source of advancement and hope. When the K–12 curriculum was introduced in 2012, the country made a significant move...