WHEN people mention the phrase “nature-based solutions,” usually, they are talking about fighting/mitigating climate change, reducing flood risk, improving water quality, and/or protecting coastal property.
Category: FromWhereIStand
Are we real people in a virtual world?
AN international telecommunications company named Telenor Asia surveyed virtual engagement among people in South East Asia. Last January 31, the company published the results which
Corrupting young minds
OUR Constitution supports and endorses the right of every Filipino child to free education. Yet, the high dropout rates and poor performance in national and
Crying over onions
I KNOW how the price of onions has skyrocketed and how people have complained about it. In fact, the increase in the price of onions
The price of honesty
I WAS reading a national daily two days ago and came across the story of a police officer who returned a misplaced wallet of a
Taking control in 2023
I AM not one to make New Year’s resolutions. However, another year has begun in my life – of which I am very thankful –
Temptation right in our backyard
THE arrest last week of a senior official of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and some agents allegedly behind the recycling of seized illegal
November 30
FOR many of us, November 30 means there’s no work because it’s a holiday. For the few of us who love history, we know it’s
No more dole-outs, please
IN a nationwide daily newspaper, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo said that thePantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is effective but
“Annyeonghaseyo”
THE title of this column article is the Korean word for “hello.” Annyeonghaseyo is the favorite exchange greetings for my wife, my daughter, and our