Santo Niño
Believers and non-believers converge this year when Catholics revere in faith the Holy Child Jesus through the image of the Señor Santo Niño of Tacloban whose image is now in Saint Michael the Archangel...
Lurking dangers
Freshwater deeps, which happen to be abundant in our region, are fascinating places full of unique flora and fauna, but they can also pose a range of dangers.
Among others, freshwater deeps can have uneven...
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...
On no-child-left-behind
Intention-wise, the “no-child-left-behind” policy of the Department of Education (DepEd) is indeed noble. It surely is for the benefit and welfare of the schoolchildren. But the domino effect it creates has some unpleasant consequences.
Since...
US – S.I.A. recognizes RP as critical global player
The passage of the CHIPS Act of the United States paved the way to recognize the Philippines as a critical player in the global semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing. This good news to the...
Repeat again
The promises to alleviate the plight of the working class is a regular annual circus among politicians. Even without the asking, politicians are always ready with their narratives of pro-labor stance that is promising...