In support of rent-to-own housing
RENT-to-own (RTO) housing presents a viable pathway to homeownership for many Filipinos, particularly those who may not have the financial means for an upfront...
Let us appoint a full-time packaging czar
IS THERE a specific government agency dedicated to ensuring that consumer packaging is environmentally friendly?
Based on the current lineup of government offices, which...
Civilian leadership in disaster mgt and emergency response
WHEN IT comes to determining who should take the leadership role in disaster management in democratic countries, it often appears to be a toss-up....
We must clean our lakes and rivers to remove toxins and pollutants
THIS PROBLEM is simple enough. The fish we eat may be poisoning us. Certain species, like tilapia, ingest toxins and pollutants from contaminated lakes...
Meeting the demand for guidance counselors in schools, 2
Career Guidance: The Neglected Role of Counselors
Guidance counseling isn’t just about addressing mental health concerns. Equally important is supporting students in navigating their...
Meeting the demand for guidance counselors in schools, 1
IN HANS Christian Andersen’s tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, it was a young boy who bravely spoke the truth, revealing that the emperor was...
Paper cups have plastic linings
IN THE classic fairy tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, it was an innocent little boy who saw the truth — that the emperor was...
Allowing the practice of professional tree surgeons
HAVE YOU ever heard of tree surgeons?
While it’s a widely recognized profession in many countries, it remains relatively unknown here in the Philippines....
Reviving the good side of the hemp industry
IT SEEMS there are two sides to the hemp industry: the good side and the bad side.
Unfortunately, because of the bad side, the good...
Protecting against hornet infestation
I BELIEVE in solving problems at the bud, before they would even grow into bigger problems.
Such is the case of the Asian hornet, which...