Biodiversity: Philippine’s most underutilized resource
The poor in rural and agricultural settings must be target beneficiaries of biodiversity cultivation and conservation programs.
Universities need deep reform
To remain relevant and to survive, universities will need to reform themselves to create a new institutional culture that meets the needs of students in 2023 and beyond.
Post-Covid musings: After the deluge
2022 seems to have indicated that the spiritual lessons learnt from Covid-19 have lost out to the allure and the glitter of a hardcore material world.
On critical thinking and artificial intelligence
Despite the possible danger of artificial intelligence, the far more dangerous scenario is a society or body politic composed of unthinking members.
Cerebral palsy patients deserve better care
It is not curable yet, but the quality of life of those affected can be improved with medical care and a supportive environment.
Quality training crucial for primary school teachers
The writer says formulating a national policy on the training of primary school teachers, with the consultation of all concerned, is essential.
Education reform needs more time
The paper says more time and preparation is needed to launch a new graduate school system for teachers.
The whos and hows of allocating loss and damage funds
The writer says for every impact that is currently occurring, the people who are paying for the losses and damages are the victims themselves.
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
As discrimination and violence based on gender identity and expressions is pervasive across the globe, it is significant that young students are introduced to the idea of gender…
Why hasn’t the UN recognised the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide yet?
Recognition of both the 1971 genocide and the 2017 Rohingya genocide will help call out and expose evil military institutions who threaten democracy and dignity of life.