Opinion Archives - Page 18 of 109

Life is unfair, now what?

July 9, 2025

My son came to me in tears, asking if he could transfer to another school. When I asked why, he said his classmates teased him relentlessly because he was a transferee in second year high school (now Grade 8 in the K-12 system).

Inter-local health zone experience

July 5, 2025

Much of what the province of Negros Oriental is enjoying today in terms of progress and development is due primarily to political will. The byword that is the Galing Pook Awards earned for the province two projects that got the nod of the jurors in terms of effectiveness in implementation and viability.

The new anti-social media

July 5, 2025

The devolution of social media platforms has been a cause of worry since their inception. Originally promoted as tools to bring people together, enabling friendships to flourish across cultures and distances, they very quickly showed a darker side.

Celebrating the camera

July 4, 2025

A global event at the end of June makes me recall memories of decades that polished my inclination for visual arts.

March forward with faith

July 4, 2025

Central Philippine University will hold its College Commencement Exercises on Sunday, June 29. A total of 2,230 students will earn their degrees in 43 academic programs, excluding those in Graduate School, Law and Medicine which will have separate graduation rites.

Reflections on Filipino-Korean friendship

July 3, 2025

I have noticed that our friend Eloisa was teary-eyed as she read the letter given to us by our Korean hosts during one of the dinners organized by the Mu Gung Hwa Lions Club. My wife, China Marie, felt goosebumps on her arms, the kind you get when something deeply moves you.

Graphic images help smokers quit

June 29, 2025

The proverbial adage, “A picture paints a thousand words,” can very well apply to smokers who may decide to quit, as a recent study revealed, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine recently.

Random acts of kindness

June 29, 2025

There’s a song from my youth that sticks in my head. I can’t remember the title, or even the artist(s), but a phrase has stayed with me, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love, that’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.”

A journey of friendship and service

June 27, 2025

Our first day in Korea was marked by a meaningful experience as we attended the induction and turnover ceremonies of the Mu Gung Hwa Lions Club, District 354-B, Republic of Korea. It was truly heartening to learn that our twin club has proudly served the community for 44 years.

Life is unfair, now what?

Inter-local health zone experience

The new anti-social media

Celebrating the camera

March forward with faith

Reflections on Filipino-Korean friendship

Graphic images help smokers quit

Random acts of kindness

A journey of friendship and service

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