Insights
A call for vigilance - Avelino Cruz Jr.
“Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it,” said George Santayana. I have been asked to speak today about a disturbing trend that may imperil the May 2010 elections.
How to do well in school? - Danton Remoto
Listen to the teacher. When the teacher repeats a point two times, red flag it and take notes. That means what she is saying is super important, that is why it is repeated twice, not that she already has Alzheimer’s (she will, 20 years down the road, after teaching young people like you).
Ang maayos na pag-gastos ng remittances - Pat A. Sto. Tomas
Nabasa ko sa mga pahayagan noong nakarang mga araw ang report tungkol sa pag-gamit o pag-gastos ng mga pamilya ng ating mga OFWs sa remittance na kanilang natatanggap. Nakasaad sa mga report na nitong taong ito ay tumaas ang dami ng pamilya ng OFWs ang naglaan ng bahagi ng remittance na natatanggap sa investments.
Guns galore - Miriam Coronel Ferrer
Once again, the government is issuing a general firearms amnesty. In October, all those whose guns are not duly licensed may have their weapons registered, no questions asked.
Crossing Borders happened - Atty. Mike Templo
I’ve been hosting a talk show on ANC/TFC called Crossing Borders, which just concluded its first season last week. The concept of the show is empowering the Filipino, wherever in the world he finds himself.
Emo culture - Danton Remoto
More than 10 years ago, I had a student who came to class wearing an all-black ensemble. His fingernails were painted black, his shades were darker than night — and he wasn’t even gay, snickered the straight guys in class. I didn’t mind, because he wrote well, asked difficult questions, and made the teacher think.
Meeting the German development minister - Leonor Magtolis Briones
Last July 2-5, I was privileged to be part of an extraordinary and inspiring journey. I travelled to Berlin to join the launch of the W8 campaign in Germany under the auspices of Oxfam International. The W8 is composed of eight women from all over the world who have dedicated their lives to campaigning for health and education, as well as other sdevelopment issues.
Talagang Maipagmamalaki ang Bagong Bayani - Pat A. Sto. Tomas
Hindi ko alam kung inyong nasubaybayan sa mga pahayagan ang magandang ginawa ni Mildred Perez, isang OFW sa Hongkong na talaga namang maipagmamalaki nating lahat bilang Pilipino.
No same - Miriam Coronel Ferrer
While news in other parts of the globe strike us as dauntingly familiar, some other events make us envious knowing that we are decades away from witnessing a reprise on our own soil.
Processing your immigrant visa - Atty. Mike Templo
When you are the beneficiary of a Family-sponsored petition and you are from the Philippines, depending on the category you are in, there is usually a long waiting period for a visa number to be available.