Saints among us
YOU LEARN a lot about a culture by how it remembers — not just the dead, but the living who lived with purpose. On...
Peace in Palestine: The two-state solution, 2
THERE is growing support for a two-state solution worldwide.
As many as 33 percent of Palestinians are for a two-state solution, 34 percent among Israeli...
From job fairs to job security
THE RECENT PESO Job and Migrants Fair 2025 at Casa Real de Iloilo was a gathering of hopeful jobseekers and recruiters that mirrored the...
When authority figures trump hard facts
IN A WORLD that often turns to titles, uniforms, and reputations for reassurance, it’s easy to assume that those in power must always be...
Thoughts on World Chess Championship, 1
THE TRUE Chess World Champions are the holders of the traditional title that originated with Wilhelm Steinitz and passed on in faithful succession to...
“Wherever you go, there you are”
(By Rae Dawn Balagot Maestrado)
“Wherever you go, there you are” is a profound string of words, so simple, and rings deeply true, that it...
Other solutions to the metro traffic problem
METRO Manila’s traffic congestion is no longer just an inconvenience—it has become a full-blown crisis with severe economic, environmental, and public health consequences.
The...
Protecting Ilonggo workers in the global labor market
OVERSEAS work has long been seen as a ticket to better opportunities. The recent Iloilo PESO Job and Migrants Fair 2025 sparked both hope...