The need to track outcomes of exited 4Ps households
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 6 recently reported that 43,937 households in Western Visayas have “exited” the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino...
‘A change in circumstance’
INDEED, the change in circumstances has been significant. There was a time—from the late 1980s to the 1990s—when the insurgency was at its peak....
Becoming an everyday hero: Embracing acts of kindness and purpose
DURING the annual Araw ng Kagitingan, we pause to honor the remarkable heroism of Filipino and American soldiers who bravely fought and sacrificed...
Why US-China de-coupling is inevitable
THE ONGOING United States tariffs may seem like it’s about economics, but it’s ultimately about politics and power.
An increasing number of American leaders...
Giving our body the proper spirit
WE ARE reminded of this very important concern of ours in that First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians where he said: “The...
The ‘tatsulok’ of inequality
ROM DONGETO’S “Tatsulok” was performed by Buklod in the late 1980s, Bamboo in the 2000s, and Ben&Ben in the 2020s. This song's timeless appeal...
Inquiry on the safety, welfare, and benefits
I AM expressing my concern for the safety, welfare, and benefits of hospital workers and other medical staff in our country. These individuals, often...
Life after 4Ps: Are ‘graduated’ households truly self-reliant?
THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 6 recently announced that 30,858 households in Western Visayas have officially “graduated” from the Pantawid...