on the move

A human-centered approach to local dev’t

Yesterday, I was at the Pampanga State Agricultural University in Magalang, Pampanga, at the foot…

Rekindling the spirit of Labor Day

My father would occasionally buy narra logs over two feet in diameter. These logs are…

Recovering our lost greenery

The Philippines is facing scorching heat fueled by El Niño and worsening climate change. Last…

Marcos drives East Asia’s power balance shift

The recently concluded summit between US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and…

Lost kingdom of the Kalaga-Putuan Crescent

For over 13 centuries, a sophisticated maritime kingdom flourished in the southeastern Philippine archipelago. Centered…

E-vehicle ban: Lessons from global practices

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) decision to restrict e-bikes, e-tricycles, and similar vehicles on…

Building democracy brick by brick

The other week, I spoke before 142 college-level scholars of the DOST Science Education Institute…

PH’s damaged gun culture

The Philippine National Police’s recent announcement, effective this month, that civilians can now be licensed…

Why can’t Marcos just say, ‘No comment’?

President Marcos has undeniably made waves on both domestic and international fronts. His resolute stance…

So, you bought a small farm?

Lately, I had conversations with several friends who bought small farm lots in Tanay, Siniloan,…