The Iloilo River’s real enemies are still unchecked
THE ILOILO City government’s three-month fishing moratorium in the Iloilo River is, on paper, commendable. Protecting spawning grounds during peak breeding season is sound...
Acts of God doctrine in natural calamities
THE PHILIPPINES is a typhoon-prone country, with approximately 20 tropical cyclones entering its area of responsibility per year, including the recent “Tino” (“Kalmeigi”) and “Uwan” (“Fung-wong”).
Social...
When the ICC meets the Supreme Court
THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s urgent plea to compel the production of an International Criminal Court (ICC)...
Everything starts with God’s love
THIS IS very fundamental and indispensable for us to know. Otherwise, we would have a wrong idea of what our life is all about....
The hidden dangers behind smoking
SMOKING is widely recognized as a major threat to general health.
Its impact on oral health, however, is often underestimated.
The mouth is one of the...
When home is everywhere: The emotional cost of a global career, 2
When Success Feels Like Exile
The irony of a global career is that the higher you climb, the lonelier the view can become. Achievements look...
NADULA na ang salig
Isa ka tiklod na lang kag mahulog na sa pulungkuan. Nagatibi na ang iya buli sa bangku nga iya ginapungkuan kag kon indi siya...
AICS deductions and the politics of entitlement
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) warning against alleged deductions from Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) payouts reflects how deeply...