Dynasties on trial
By Herman M. Lagon
Once allies in the 2022 elections, the continuous conflict between the Marcos and Duterte dynasties has become an unsettling show that...
Voting without choices
The essence of democracy lies in the competition of ideas, and nowhere is this more evident than during elections. In Iloilo City, recent developments...
Let’s pick the right ‘Party List’
During a recent chat with my friend Jennifer Ladrido in our Group Chat, she asked me, "What party-list are you voting for?" The query...
Fostering growth mindset in the classroom
A silent revolution is underway in the busy field of education, where the curriculum always demands, and the clock is continuously running. This change...
‘Insulting’ price tag for hunger
In a world where a cup of coffee might cost more than an entire day's meal under the National Economic and Development Authority's (NEDA)...
Sab’s sobs
IN a world where privilege often leads to complacency, Lou Sabrina “Sab” Ongkiko’s speech, that went viral again last month, to Ateneo de Manila...
Judas’ kiss
Wolfgang's electrifying 3:35 minute "Halik Ni Hudas" unveils political deceit with the opening line: “Mga asong naloloko, nagpapanggap na tao / Pangakong matamis, puro...
ChatGPT is math’s best friend
INTEGRATING artificial intelligence into education is a concept that excites many and makes others wary. So, I have pioneered a study that delves into...
When hyperboles crown the fiesta queen
Hyperbole, by its nature, amplifies our expressions, making the mundane magnificent and the simple, spectacular. Here’s one for the books.
Imagine a fiesta in Iloilo,...
Parenting 2.0: Letting go again
By Dr. Herman M. Lagon
The day my daughter, Psyche Mae, first left for Arizona last year, the tug of letting go felt like a...
