Death at sea
The ferry fire that killed at least 76 people demands more than mourning and another routine investigation. Such a heavy loss of life exposes a grave failure of maritime safety and emergency preparedness. Authorities...
A note Beijing could not defend
A note interrupted Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. while he was speaking at the Seoul Defense Dialogue. Its message rejected the 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea. I found Teodoro’s sharp reply...
Inspiring commitment, not compliance: How to drive performance and policy adherence without...
Many leaders grapple with a common challenge: how to ensure employees perform at their best and follow office policies without creating a rigid, stressful work environment that stifles motivation. The mistake often lies in...
The reading revolution and the PISA ranking
An sekreto, aada gud han pagbasa! The lesson here is simple lift reading and every other metrics lift and rise with it.
The latest results of the PISA assessment have given the Philippines something it...
Contentment begins where comparisons end
ONE of the quickest ways to lose our peace is to compare ourselves with others. Someone earns more. Someone gets promoted faster. Someone seems more gifted, more successful, more appreciated. Before long, gratitude disappears,...
Graver threat
Amid the political squabbling flooding the country today, the threat of a super El Niño demands more serious, immediate preparation. Its destructive effects could reach farms, homes, schools, workplaces, power systems, and water supplies....