It takes more than just remembering a date on the calendar to uphold the spirit of the EDSA People Power Revolution. This is why we must salute the schools that suspended classes on February 25, defying the government’s downgrade of the occasion. Their decision is more than symbolic—it upholds the very
February 21, 2025
Millions of small-scale fishers depend on municipal waters. Therefore, the controversy over whether commercial fishing vessels should be allowed is more than a policy issue. The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) and the University of the Philippine Visayas support the law prohibiting commercial fishing in municipal waterways.
February 19, 2025
It is almost funny how politics, slowness, and bureaucracy can hold health care, a human right, hostage. PhilHealth, the state health insurer, is again in critical condition and awaiting surgery. The new leader must rehabilitate, reclaim public trust, and make universal health care a reality, not an empty promise. An entity
February 17, 2025
The country’s landscape of reading comprehension and writing skills mirrors a quiet crisis woven with silent struggles that too many students experience daily. In 2022, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) underscored this crisis, revealing that Filipino students ranked among the lowest globally in creative thinking, which is intertwined with
February 15, 2025
Valentine’s Day typically evokes romantic visions of lavish gifts, elaborate dinners, and extravagant gestures to win over that “special someone.” However, what if this Day also reminded you to treat yourself with the same respect and care? Why not take a moment to value yourself rather than concentrate solely on others?
February 14, 2025
Love is universal, but how we express it differs. Just as language barriers cause confusion, unrecognized or misinterpreted love can create distance. Dr. Gary Chapman’s five love languages—words, acts, gifts, time, and touch—shape how we connect. This Valentine’s Day, whether through big surprises or simple gestures, is a chance to reflect
February 13, 2025
Our students are in an educational crisis with no clear solution. Despite years of education reforms, pandemic school closures, and increased government spending, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) report shows the harsh reality: Filipino students are 4–5 years behind in literacy. The pandemic isolated students and exacerbated their
February 12, 2025
Governor Evelio B. Javier Day is celebrated in Panay Island today, February 11. Many see this day as an extra day off or holiday extension. Beyond the long weekend is a story of sacrifice and courage—a man whose life and death changed Philippine history. Evelio Javier’s legacy deserves more than a
February 11, 2025
Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial looms large, but in the chess game of Philippine politics, resignation may be her best move to avoid checkmate. While she insists she’s staying put, history and realpolitik suggest otherwise. Politicians have a knack for saying one thing and doing another, and Sara Duterte is no exception.
February 10, 2025
Sitting with a tub of popcorn in front of my iPad, ready to watch another movie, I had no idea Balota would shake me so much. The satirical yet intense drama directed by Kip Oebanda felt like a mirror reflecting the grim realities of our election system and the ongoing abuse,
February 9, 2025
The Philippine Senate used to be the nation’s intellectual heart, full of brilliant statespersons and brave lawmakers who shaped the laws with knowledge and integrity. Lorenzo Tañada, Jose Diokno, Jovito Salonga, Joker Arroyo, Raul Roco, and Miriam Defensor-Santiago were not just senators but also national leaders, freedom warriors, and democracy defenders.
February 8, 2025
Even though the state wants to provide free tuition for all state university and college (SUC) students, four out of ten students drop out. The government’s landmark Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act authored by Sen. Bam Aquino changed the game for many, opening doors previously reserved for the wealthy.
February 7, 2025