Opinion Archives - Page 38 of 109

Politicizing public service

September 20, 2024

Autocratic leaders, aiming to secure their hold on power, try to gain control of the courts, the legislature, and the means of coercive power such as the military, the intelligence agencies, and the police.

Day One in Bacolod

September 18, 2024

Our Cebu Pacific 9:40 a.m. flight from Manila on September 5th went smoothly. Even though I was capable of walking, my wife, China, insisted that I use the wheelchair to conserve my strength for the four-day visit to my hometown.

Still No. 1

September 18, 2024

We’re No. 1 again! While we usually gloat about being on top, this is one ‘distinction’ that we are reluctant to own up but we have no other choice, given our geographical location.

Life below water

September 18, 2024

We continue this week our Seeds of Faith series on the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, proudly supported by Central Philippine University.

UrbanGreen project

September 14, 2024

Climate change and global warming has been felt worldwide in these past years. Efforts have been initiated periodically to mitigate its effects on humanity. Such ventures are not only laudable, but doable, too. This can likewise be replicated in the entire country, benchmarking on those that may have already implemented it and learn from their best practices.

The art of storytelling

September 13, 2024

Not too long ago, I was invited to speak to a group of college students. The subject is unimportant, but a comment that one of the students made after my talk struck a chord with me. The young student said that the thing that most impressed her by my presentation was my sue of stories and anecdotes to illustrate my points.

Bonsai trees

September 13, 2024

I was once fascinated with bonsai trees. According to Google, Samurais were said to grow the plants for meditative purposes, clearing their minds and transcending their consciousness. But what is intriguing is not the reason but the result achieved by these exercises. Imagine a banyan tree growing in a pot?

‘Changing the narrative’

September 10, 2024

A visual popped up this week in my Facebook Memories that reminded me of a global observance at this time of the year. It was a post I shared eight years ago about an event that has been annually marked since 2003 – the World Suicide Prevention Day.

Climate Action

September 10, 2024

We continue this week our 17-part Seeds of Faith series on the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, proudly supported by Central Philippine University.

Bittersweet success

September 5, 2024

He strikes a first-time acquaintance as a boy-next-door type, someone who you would want to introduce to your parents as your boyfriend. It was no wonder, then, that Jay Louie Jarbonido became a campus heartthrob when he enrolled at the Foundation Preparatory Academy (FPA), Dumaguete City for his Senior High School under the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand.

Politicizing public service

Day One in Bacolod

Still No. 1

Life below water

UrbanGreen project

The art of storytelling

Bonsai trees

‘Changing the narrative’

Climate Action

Bittersweet success

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