THINK ON THESE: A matter of perspective
“We see the world, not as it is, but as we are -- or, as we are conditioned to see it. When we open...
OBLIQUE OBSERVATIONS | A Culture of Snitching
The term “snitch” is generally perceived negatively. Basically, to snitch means to report the actions of others to authorities for whatever purpose. Growing up,...
THINK ON THESE: The joys of sex
(Columnist’s note: The following text includes explicit language and may be graphic for some readers. Some individuals may find it offensive; however, I ask...
Kuwentong Peyups: Purple walis tambo for women empowerment
I bought a purple-colored broom or walis tambo at the Baguio City Public Market in solidarity with the women vendors during the...
THINK ON THESE | Soon: Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you
feed him for a lifetime.”—Chinese...
ESPRESSO MORNINGS: Energy security imperative
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has once again underscored the importance of the Philippines’ energy security as volatility in global fuel markets...
THINK ON THESE | Criticism: Pulling others down
Dr. Jose P. Rizal, recognized as the national hero of the country, once remarked: “We need criticism to keep us awake.”
However, when offering criticism,...
THINK ON THESE: God’s words for His people
It came to pass that a financial crisis affected banks and businesses globally. Even churches faced significant financial difficulties. While inspecting the church storeroom,...
The Spot Market: Is Nordeco finally throwing in the towel?
The walls of defiance are crumbling, and the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) can no longer hide behind legal smokescreens. In an official public...
THINK ON THESE: Without hope, you can live only one second
Recently, a close friend of mine sent me a letter (my very first in a decade, as few people write letters nowadays due to...