Opinion Archives - Page 6 of 113

Beyond Sugar: Why NegOcc must diversify

February 12, 2026

For more than a century, sugarcane monoculture has shaped the economy, landscape, and political life of Negros Occidental.

DOST’s grassroots touch

February 11, 2026

Government efforts to reach the grassroots show true public service. During the pandemic, as part of Lions Clubs International, we delivered flu vaccines to communities short on medical staff, partnering with barangays to fill the gap.

‘Blue Mango’ awardee

February 7, 2026

A homegrown architect-designer, schooled in cosmopolitan institutions abroad, was honored recently in appropriate ceremonies in Cebu City for her “exceptional innovation and artistry across diverse creative fields.”

YouTube

February 7, 2026

When YouTube launched a beta version offering a platform for amateur-created videos on February 14, 2005, it was an almost instant success.

Garbage fees kill schools

February 6, 2026

My batchmate from La Consolacion College (LCC) Bacolod, Ben Gonzales, has recently been highlighted in local media for his resolute campaign against Barangay Villamonte’s practice of depositing garbage near the entrance of their residential subdivision.

A golden celebration

February 4, 2026

It’s a golden milestone for me this year and I am thankful to the Lord that he has allowed me to celebrate this five-decade chapter of my life.

God’s Word brings LIFE

February 4, 2026

The last week of January is observed in the Philippines as National Bible Week, a time set apart to honor, read, and live out the Word of God.

Entomophagy: The practice of eating insects

February 4, 2026

Entomophagy—the practice of eating insects—has been part of human diets for thousands of years and remains a vital cultural, nutritional, and environmental tradition in many societies today.

A celebration of Greyhound excellence

January 30, 2026

Foundation University honored recently its Outstanding Alumni and Generations of Greyhounds whose journeys continue to bring pride to their alma mater and inspiration to the community.

When the way is dark, light a candle

January 30, 2026

Sharp-eyed readers might have noticed a slightly negative slant to a large number of my most recent columns, which strays from a tradition at the advent of a new year, when the usual practice is to strive for ebullience.

Beyond Sugar: Why NegOcc must diversify

DOST’s grassroots touch

‘Blue Mango’ awardee

YouTube

Garbage fees kill schools

A golden celebration

God’s Word brings LIFE

Entomophagy: The practice of eating insects

A celebration of Greyhound excellence

When the way is dark, light a candle

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