Misplaced preoccupation
Quality education is a critical determinant of a nation’s development. The Philippines, unfortunately, is consistently ranked low in global education indices, and the unavailability of adequate teaching time is among the core contributors to...
To revert or not , the curious case of the Academic Calendar
In March 2023, there was a suggestion by the Senate Committee on Basic Education chairman Win Gatchalian to revert back to a June-to-March academic calendar for schools in the Philippines. This would allow students...
Long weekend
When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared October 31 as a non-working holiday, it was for an advantageous end, not just for us to idle around and do nothing.
The president knows full well that during...
Prepare the best place for Jesus
THE first reading of the 4th Sunday of Advent, which this year falls on December 24, tells us of King David feeling a little disturbed because while he was living in a house of...
Just for self-defense
The question of whether owning household firearms is wise for self-defense purposes is a contentious one. While some argue that firearms create more harm than protection, proponents assert that responsible gun ownership can provide...
