In support of cooperatives
COOPERATIVES are a powerful force for economic empowerment, social progress, and poverty reduction in the Philippines.
As of the latest count, there are between...
In the end, it’s ignorance
THERE’S an interesting thing that St. Peter told the people who were amazed at his being able to make a lame man walk. After...
The history of US bases and a planned ammunition factory, 2
Dewey’s victory
The US’ occupation of the Philippines began with the invading forces of then-commodore George Dewey that defeated the Spanish fleet on Manila Bay...
Valedictorians with no filter, 2
IN CAPIZ, Khaz-JP Padilla did more than make history as the first openly trans summa cum laude of her campus. She brought visibility to...
Urban planning in a sinking city
IT WOULD be a mistake to trivialize the recent flooding in Iloilo City’s Jaro district as just a tale of poor drainage or political...
Talking party-list, red-tagging, etc.
“Running left-wing movements has always been the prerogative of spoiled rich kids. This pattern goes all the way back to the days when an...
A champion’s return to her roots and her supporters
AFTER A whirlwind season that saw her break barriers on the global tennis stage, Alex Eala returned home to the Philippines — not just as...
Fighting corruption and knowing the enemy
AMONG marketing professionals, a well-known rule of thumb is that before promoting a product, one must first understand it inside and out.
Another unwritten...
Valedictorians with no filter, 1
NOT ALL graduation speeches shout. Some speak in quiet truths. And this year, those truths echoed all over the country—of hardship, survival, and questions...