By Victor “Touch” Prodigo Philippine fisheries stand at a critical crossroads where traditional management must evolve into scientific resilience. Fisheries Management Area (FMA) governance serves as the essential bridge for this transformation. Modern management replaces guesswork with precision by using the Coastal Fisheries Optimization through Oceanographic Modelling (COASTMOD) to ensure laws match the actual movement
April 6, 2026
Government officials have once again turned their gaze toward diploma mills, those dubious institutions that promise graduate degrees with little intellectual labor. The impulse to regulate them is understandable. In a time of deepening learning poverty, the state feels compelled to assert control, to draw a line between what is legitimate and
November 22, 2025
During Buwan ng Wika, it is common to hear people speak in Tagalog as though it were synonymous with Filipino. This is a widespread misconception. In reality, Filipino is the national language, drawing from various languages spoken in the Philippines—it is not exclusively Tagalog. The confusion may stem from the way the Filipino
August 16, 2025
Iloilo City and Province are facing increasing threats from climate change and natural hazards. We’ve already seen intensifying typhoons, widespread flooding, landslides, coastal erosion, severe heat, and rising sea levels, all of which jeopardize lives, livelihoods, businesses, and vital infrastructures. As we anticipate more extreme natural disasters, it’s clear that while traditional
July 24, 2025
Panay Island, comprising 95 municipalities and cities across the provinces of Antique, Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo, stands at a critical crossroads between climate change and economic growth. Stronger typhoons, rising sea levels, and erratic rainfall are increasingly disrupting daily life across the island. Immediate and collaborative action from all local governments is
July 19, 2025
Cybersecurity is a Business Priority Cybersecurity is no longer a concern reserved for IT teams—it has become a boardroom issue. As digital transformation accelerates across Asia Pacific, organizations are adopting hybrid work models, cloud infrastructure, and remote access technologies at an unprecedented pace. These advances bring agility and growth but also expand
July 10, 2025
The latest Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) results (2024) by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have sparked controversy not only among education-related government agencies but also within academic institutions. University-based researchers who are involved in literacy studies have found the 2024 FLEMMS
May 12, 2025
Does the blame for our current literacy crisis lie solely with the Department of Education (DepEd)? This was a question posed by one of my students during a recent lecture on the state of literacy in the Philippines. The honest answer is no—it is not just DepEd that bears responsibility. The issue
May 11, 2025
By Ny Sensei Adorador Each April, senior high school students under the Department of Education (DepEd) complete their final year with a mix of pride and anticipation. For many, this marks the end of their basic education and the beginning of new pathways—whether in higher education or the labor force. This year’s cohort of senior
May 1, 2025
I still remember when social media first emerged as a tool for sharing information. Back in 2009, I created my Facebook account after leaving Friendster because most of my friends had moved to the new platform. At the time, I mainly used Facebook for leisure—playing games like FarmVille. But as the
March 6, 2025
Two of my students, Dindo Española and Patricia Maglaque, recently excelled in the Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET) in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Another student, Rex Raboy, secured the 11th spot in the LET 2023, as recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). These achievements bring immense pride, as these students entered
February 15, 2025
Surveys serve as crucial determinants of insightful data that guide informed decision-making. In academia, I have frequently observed that most student theses revolve around survey-based studies on stress levels, teacher preferences, work-life balance among professionals, and customer satisfaction in online shopping. Recently, nationwide surveys have measured the satisfaction of Filipinos with the
February 7, 2025