The Duterte and Trump connection and why worrying over it is pointless
Duterte and Trump fans and opponents continue to draw connections and comparisons between the two but is there really anything to worry about between the two...
#ChildrenNotCriminals: Children need saving. Jail is no place for a child.
Oppose the move in the Congress to lower minimum age of criminal responsibility (LMACR) from the current 15 years old to 9. A few years ago,...
Once and For All, Let’s End the K-12 Debate
The K-12 policy introduced by the Aquino administration is on its first year. As expected, it was a rocky start. Although the sitting president has...
The Rise of Tough Leaders and Their Populist Agenda
The world was stunned when Brexit campaigners pulled a stunning victory, forcing the UK out of the EU. The right wingers painted immigrants as the...
President Duterte asks critics: What steps are you taking to solve country’s problems?
“The only title in our democracy superior to that of President is the title of citizen.” Justice Louis Brandeis I remember the former President...
4RHome: A holistic program to provide free formation houses for drug dependents nationwide
At a recent lunch gathering last November 30, 2016, several of the Cabinet spouses, along with some of the Metro Manila mayors’ spouses, as...
The millennial candlelights at the Marcos Hero’s burial protest
MILLENNIAL CANDLELIGHTS: Cellphone flashlights stood for the candlelights lit in protest of the impending martial law – Venzie Crisostomo Tayo ang liwanag sa dilim Ang...
Would ending Endo contribute to inclusive economic growth? Part (2)
In my post last Oct. 20, 2016, we discussed about the paper written by Dr. Vicente Paqueo and Dr. Aniceto Orbeta on the impact...
Why Trump would be more at home in the Philippines
As the saying goes in real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Donald Trump does not seem to be faring well as the nominee...
Would ending Endo contribute to inclusive economic growth? Part (1)
Yesterday, because of my executive background and interest in People and Organization Management and Development, I eagerly attended the presentation of the paper written...
The integration of poverty alleviation in the strategy for economic growth
Filipinos want to live a “simple and comfortable life.” The National Economic and Development Authority or NEDA’s “Ambisyon Natin 2040” Report shows 79.2 percent of Filipinos want...
How political views affect the teaching of Martial Law
There is a popular saying that reads, “history is written by the victors.” The stories of the past depend on who the storytellers are, making...
The Campaign Against Drugs – Will Drug Testing in Schools Impact Our Drug Crisis?
Since the campaign period, President Rodrigo Duterte was adamant in crushing the illegal drug trade menacing the country. He has made it his top priority...
The Effects of Lawlessness to Children in the War Against Drugs
The prevalence of illegal drug use in our society has been quite alarming. With exposé after exposé coming from President Rodrigo Duterte himself, it is hard...
Know your rights primer
With the rise in the numbers of alleged drug users and pushers being arrested, killed, and compelled to surrender, the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG)...