Opinion Archives - Page 2 of 122

Faith on the pitch

July 29, 2026

No. 2 proved to be a lucky number for Spain, which went on to win the World Cup 2026 title via a 1-0 extra-time triumph over defending champion Argentina.

Who are you really?

July 29, 2026

Someone once asked a man, “Who are you?” Before he could answer, another person spoke for him: “He is a failure.”

In Negros farms: The perils of blanket chemical spraying

July 29, 2026

The plan to conduct widespread chemical spraying by plane across sugarcane plantations in Negros Island to control the spread of RSSI, or red-striped soft scale insect deserves careful scientific, environmental, and public policy scrutiny.

Be a North Star

July 23, 2026

I spoke recently to the 96 members of the 2026 graduating class of the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) program of Silliman University at their presentation of graduates, which used to be referred to as a hooding ceremony, now called a bestowment of stoles.

Transactionalism vs cooperation

July 23, 2026

Transactionalism in the context of current-day politics is a political philosophy and governance style that treats all relationships as negotiable contracts.

NIFC Week down south

July 21, 2026

Attention is focused this week on infection prevention and control – the foundation of safe and effective health care as the nation marks a week-long observance.

Friendship that endures

July 21, 2026

July 4 is celebrated in the Philippines as Filipino-American Friendship Day. But it was not always so. This date once marked Philippine Independence Day, the day in 1946 when the United States formally recognized our nation’s sovereignty.

Rejecting racism: Standing up for our dignity

July 21, 2026

The recent AI-generated video published by China Daily that showed Filipinos as apes has understandably upset a lot of people, and it deserves to be taken seriously. The image is offensive, deeply racist, and completely out of line with the respect that should exist between nations.

FU forges tie-up in China visit

July 16, 2026

Officials of Foundation University embarked on an academic mission to China, reaffirming the university’s commitment to global engagement. The delegation was composed of Victor Vicente “Dean” Sinco, university president; Charlotte Cariño, university chancellor; Lucelle Saguban, vice-chancellor for administration; and Anna Carla Merto, internationalization coordinator.

When every conversation is a conflict

July 16, 2026

Do you know someone, a good friend or relative perhaps, who turns every conversation into a competition, or worse, a conflict? I’m willing to wager that you do. Ever wish you knew how to deal with such a situation without doing irreparable harm to the relationship?

Faith on the pitch

Who are you really?

In Negros farms: The perils of blanket chemical spraying

Be a North Star

Transactionalism vs cooperation

NIFC Week down south

Friendship that endures

Rejecting racism: Standing up for our dignity

FU forges tie-up in China visit

When every conversation is a conflict

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