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Hoping for a better tomorrow

March 10, 2026

Newsrooms nationwide are swamped with headlines: the alleged NLEX road rage incident involving a provincial governor and a presidential convoy; the ongoing ICC trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague; the explosive eruptions of Mount Kanlaon in Negros Island Region; and now, the escalating attacks by Israel and the US against Iran.

Presidential search

March 7, 2026

The Board of Trustees of Silliman University announces the search for the University’s next President.

What makes a country great?

March 7, 2026

Greatness is not merely a goal for individuals; many countries aspire to it.

Blowin’ in the wind

March 4, 2026

Before I got into my teen years, Bob Dylan composed a song that was eventually considered “a quintessential protest song.”

What do we really love?

March 4, 2026

When we hear the word love, we often think of something beautiful and positive.

The Alonsos of La Castellana

March 4, 2026

The life journey of Mr. Florencio “Nonoy Pinsing” Alonso, his devoted wife, Inday Lily Alvarez-Alonso, and their 12 children—eight sons and four daughters—is, to my mind, a living testament to faith, discipline, enterprise, and enduring family unity.

Building a sharing mindset

March 3, 2026

We departed Bacoor early that morning of February 18, 2025 bound for Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, with a mission: to deliver STARBOOKS to two deserving schools.

Bayanihan SIM cards for remote schools

March 2, 2026

A total of 849 students, teachers, and non-teaching personnel in the remote village of Nalundan in Bindoy town now have access to 25 gigabytes (GB) of monthly reliable internet data through the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)’s Bayanihan SIM cards.

When strength is actually weakness

March 2, 2026

In a world that all too often celebrates physical prowess and decisive action, it’s easy to equate physical strength with actual power.

Baguio thrills

February 27, 2026

“I’ll drive from Cavite to La Union, and you take it from there up to Baguio.” That was Osmund’s travel plan for our Baguio trip to the National Battle of the Math and Science Champions (February 20-21).

Hoping for a better tomorrow

Presidential search

What makes a country great?

Blowin’ in the wind

What do we really love?

The Alonsos of La Castellana

Building a sharing mindset

Bayanihan SIM cards for remote schools

When strength is actually weakness

Baguio thrills

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