Environment Month without enforcement is just green theater
EVERY JUNE, Environment Month is observed with pomp and pageantry — slogans are raised, seedlings are handed out, and lectures are delivered across Western...
Cooperatives members can save money and make money also
COOPERATIVES in the Philippines play a crucial role in economic empowerment, financial inclusion, and social progress. Yet, many Filipinos still ask: "Are cooperatives truly...
Learning from a student
“I understood that real strength comes from perseverance. This award is proof that dedication can overcome doubt, and the loudest voice is always inside...
Mind games in class, 1
WHEN we think of classrooms, they often evoke memories of laughter, friendships, and intellectual discovery. But there’s another, darker facet emerging in education that...
Family as sacrament
LIVING in the Philippines since 1999 for good, I found out about this. I learned so many things being a part of a Philippine...
The migrants’ son and missionary who became Pope Leo XIV
THE ELECTION of Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old Augustinian missionary to Peru, as pope on May 8 was a signal to all that his...
We should follow where Christ leads us
THIS IS the law we should follow in our life here on earth. It is Christ who shapes and leads the way for us,...
Enforcing discipline on two wheels
MOTORCYCLES have long been hailed for their affordability, efficiency, and agility on Philippine roads. In Iloilo City, they are now also leading the tally...