Bridge in agony
The scaffolding that once clung to the San Juanico Bridge now hangs in my mind like a question that refuses to go away. Every time I cross that span between Samar and Leyte, I...
Conquering the inner critic: Overcoming insecurities for business growth
The entrepreneurial journey is often described as exciting and full of possibility. But beneath the surface of innovation and ambition lies a challenge that rarely makes headlines: the struggle with self-doubt. For many entrepreneurs,...
The Arithmetic of Fate
An kalipay ngan danay an katuyaw, may ada katapusan ngan may katubtuban.
Not that we rejoice on one’s demise but there are problems and events that we pray its ending. We think of the halt...
That extra sense
One early morning after a downpour, as I drove past the national highway, a dead dog was lying by the roadside—its body torn open, its blood washed thin by the rain. A few meters...
The first 90 days: Ten crucial questions for new roles
The first 90 days in any new role are critical. They’re a period of intense learning, adaptation, and relationship-building that sets the tone for your long-term success. While the specifics will vary depending on...
Preparing for the end
THAT’S what we can get from that gospel episode where Christ made the people, who admired the temple for its rich adornment, to realize how it was going to be at the end of...