Take it seriously
The recent series of strong earthquakes across the Visayas and Mindanao should awaken the nation to a grim reality long ignored—the looming threat of the “Big One.” These tremors are not random occurrences but...
Wrong people in the right place
This irony is painful: those who claim to fight for the people are often bleeding them dry. It is a tragedy of our politics that many who should never be in government are sitting...
Family business dynamics: Sustainability, challenges, and legacy
A family business’s sustainability transcends mere profit. These businesses are unique, blending the personal relationships of family members with the complexities of running a successful company. Their longevity, however, is often challenged by intricate...
Let’s be quick to rectify and purify our initial reactions
IT’S well known that our first or immediate reactions to things we see, hear or experience are not quite right. They can even be totally wrong. We should not be surprised by this fact...
Punishments and Calamities
The Bible is not merely a text; it serves as a historical account documenting events across millennia. Intriguingly, calamities such as earthquakes are often perceived as divine punishments. Throughout history, societies have grappled with...
Decline of decency
The political scenario in the Philippines has sunk to an alarming level of disorder and self-interest. Public service has become secondary to political survival, and governance now bows to the whims of personalities rather...