A ‘cry’ for Tañon Strait
SO THE PUBLIC may know.There is a pressing environmental concern that Negrenses must not ignore—the reported boron contamination allegedly polluting the waters of Tañon...
Educational deficiency of Filipino children, 2
MANY children drop out of school due to poverty and hunger, and also boredom because of inadequate teaching.
Across the Philippines, poverty causes hundreds of...
Think again, please!
IN EDUCATION, “critical thinking” is thrown around like candy. Touted as the golden skill everyone must master, it has been diluted, misunderstood, and misrepresented...
Prisoner exchange
THE PHILIPPINE government should consider adopting a national policy on prisoner exchange, with the primary objective of bringing home overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who...
‘Duck, cover, and hold’ not enough
THE RECENT earthquake drill conducted at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol was a commendable effort to raise public awareness and promote a culture of preparedness....
Is it true that our job kills us?
IT DOESN’T necessarily harm us, but it makes us rely a lot on having a steady income, which can squash our dreams.
Jobs are...
Educational deficiency of Filipino children, 1
THERE are thousands of bright and high-achieving Filipino students, to the point that special schools have been established to develop their knowledge and talents,...
Asserting the Constitution: Will the SC push Congress to pass a law against political...
TRAILING the murkiness of the political propaganda launched by dynastic politicians and candidates, I am delighted to read the news article, “Petition asks Supreme...
Pompano as a priority fish
I RESPECTFULLY recommend that the Philippine government declare Pompano as a priority fish species for cultivation, local production, and export promotion. This initiative could...