Being located in the Pacific Typhoon Belt, the Philippines is one of the most typhoon-prone countries…
Category: Opinion
KLEPTOSPIROSIS: A nation drenched in betrayal
I stand with Senator JV Ejercito in calling out what must be named without hesitation: KLEPTOSPIROSIS—a…
Drowning in Shame: The Deadly Cost of Public Works
"Mahiya naman kayo." (Shame on you!) The words from the mouth of the President himself hang…
Definitely Not Pampanga’s Best: A Tale of Two Scams
In Pampanga, we often hear about corruption in the abstract—millions of pesos here, a fraudulent deal…
Starting with PSR (Personal Social Responsibility)
There has been so media attention on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs of companies &/or organizations.…
Hanoi Hustle & Halong Bay Heaven: A long way from home
Well, folks, I recently survived—I mean, thrived—in the beautiful chaos that is Hanoi, and let me…
“Aircon, Allowance, and Accountability”
Years ago, I found myself sitting quietly at a PTA meeting—not for my own child, but…
Investing on Good Feeling in the Workplace
During Strategic Planning sessions, companies would gather their leadership team & select employees to seek their…
Are we truly free? A call for a new and true independence
On June 12, we will once again raise our flags, sing the national anthem, and recall…
From Hot to Wet – A season of sudden shifts—and stubborn habits
Just a few weeks ago, the sun was our relentless companion. The heat scorched the ground…