Don’t blame teachers for Philippines’ low ranking
While it is the main job of teachers to educate children on what they should know it is also the responsibility of the learners themselves.
The Asian View
Of minoritisation and symbolic violence
The insertion of secularism as one of the four principles of the state did not alter the landscape of state-making sufficiently in this regard.
The “Never-Seen-Before Youthquake” in Kolkata mark new era of awakening
At a time when the country’s political landscape has left successive generations disillusioned, eroding faith in the principles of fairness and justice, the “Never-Seen-Before…
Elon Musk’s courtship with MAGA
Musk's propensity to align himself with chaos monkeys on the far right would still be unfortunate, but far less damaging if his leanings weren't also dictating policy for the…
Leading into the Future: Malaysia can look to green and resilient ASEAN 2100
Southeast Asia’s growing strategic importance positions Malaysia to enhance ASEAN’s global influence. By leveraging its pragmatic diplomacy and Look East policy, Malaysia can…
India’s hubris
One wonders whether India realises that until the successful Monsoon Revolution in Bangladesh, the only government in the region that was close to it was that of Sheikh Hasina,…
How to protect local cosmetics products from imports
One of the main strategies that can be implemented is to raise consumer awareness about the importance of using local products. Education is key. Many consumers do not fully…
Time for stronger Seoul-Tokyo ties
For many young South Korean tourists, Japan is no doubt their favorite travel destination. It's close, cheap and familiar. They can indulge in shopping or enjoy tonkatsu (fried…
The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Our plea is, charge them for what they did: corruption, bribery, abuse of power, using the PMO press office for personal gains, pressurising the bureaucracy to do their bidding,…
Trajectories
Today, if we ask ourselves where the Philippines is headed, we may reach entirely different conclusions depending on our points of view, our lived experiences, and the granularity…