Invest in parents to save the children
WHEN discussions about child labor arise, the focus naturally falls on the children. After all, they are the ones found working in farms, construction...
‘Illuminating Iloilo’ and other matters
YES, WE are talking about the launch of MORE Electric and Power Corporation’s (MORE Power) first-ever coffee table book, “Illuminating Iloilo: MORE Power’s Grounding-breaking...
Kawit and the everyday test of freedom
ON JUNE 12, 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo stood on the balcony of his ancestral home in Cavite el Viejo (now Kawit) and proclaimed the...
Dynasties bill loophole
A FEW days ago, while having coffee with friends, somebody cracked a joke that drew more laughter than it probably deserved.
“If political dynasties are...
Emotivism
WE HAVE to be aware of this way of looking and reacting to things in general that is actually ruling the lives of many...
Carlsen and his probable vulnerability
IN THE just concluded Norway Chess 2026 tournament Magnus Carlsen, the world’s strongest chess player, lost four classical time-control games as opposed to winning...
The rise and fall of Jeffrey Epstein, 2
RELEASED grand jury transcripts and investigation reports revealed that, from the start, law enforcement officers often treated the girls like prostitutes or criminals, rather...
A region’s progress should not be measured by economics alone
WESTERN Visayas has much to be proud of.
In recent years, the region has been repeatedly cited for its economic growth, expanding investments, rising...
‘Phubbing’
IT’S A new word I just learned recently. It refers to “the practice of ignoring one’s companion or companions in order to pay attention...