The logic of local milk production
I AM NEITHER a dairy farmer nor a statistician, but common sense tells me that if we are importing 99% of our local milk...
Wholistic drug abuse rehab: Balanced, humane solutions
THE FIGHT against illegal drugs in the Philippines has been a long and controversial journey. Today, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., there are efforts...
Do we need public integrity units?
CORRUPTION remains one of the most pressing issues in the Philippines. Despite the presence of the Office of the Ombudsman, high-profile scandals involving elected...
Helping Filipinos jailed abroad
WHAT SHOULD we do when a fellow Filipino is jailed in a foreign country?
Should we simply say, "Kasalanan nila 'yan!" and leave them to...
Mental health crisis in PH, 2
The Reality of Mental Health in the Philippines
The crisis is reflected in statistics: Approximately 12.5 million Filipinos suffer from mental health conditions, with...
Mental health crisis in PH, 1
MENTAL health is increasingly becoming a major concern in the Philippines, with mounting evidence suggesting that the country is already amid a mental health...
Are rape kits required in PH?
RAPE KITS are essential forensic tools that aid in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases.
In the Philippines, they are legally mandated...
Universal access to electric power: A critical goal for the Philippines
A RECENT fire in Metro Manila gutted 24 homes. Tragically, the blaze started when a resident accidentally knocked over her kerosene lamp.
Her explanation...
Who are the real homeless people?
THE PHILIPPINES is home to a staggering number of homeless individuals, but who exactly are they, and how is homelessness defined in our country?...
National budgeting
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is already being used effectively in personal and corporate budgeting. It can analyze spending patterns, predict future expenses, and provide actionable...