IMPULSES: Kamote on wheels
By Herman M. Lagon
Have you ever been stuck in traffic—tired, frustrated—when, out of nowhere, a motorcycle cuts through dangerously close, jolting you awake? Chances...
IMPULSES: The blind following
By Herman M. Lagon
In the vibrant and chaotic terrain of politics, one wonders at the relentless allegiance many people show toward politicians with dubious...
Vote like you mean it!
By Herman M. Lagon
There is something deeply unnerving about walking into a classroom a week before elections and hearing college students shrug off voting...
No room for drama
Herman M. Lagon
One of the bravest things you can do is walk away from distractions, petty conflicts, and toxic situations. It seems simple, but...
The toxicity of smart-shaming
By Herman M. Lagon
Over time, smart-shaming has infiltrated our educational system, transforming classrooms that ought to foster intellectual curiosity into places that stifle it....
Learning in chains
By Herman M. Lagon
We often view education as a panacea that answers society's most profound problems. Education advocates are quick to assert that schooling...
‘Sana all,’ always
By Herman M. Lagon
"Sana all" is a little wish wrapped in three syllables. It is a fleeting moment of hope, admiration, or even a...
IMPULSES: Research done right
By Herman M. Lagon
Research ethics are typically seen as strict rules that researchers must follow to avoid academic scrutiny. However, they are much more...
IMPULSES: CEAP stands tall for EDSA
By Herman M. Lagon
History is not neutral, nor is it an abstract record of the past. It shapes the present, informs the future, and,...
Salute to schools that keep EDSA alive!
By Herman M. Lagon
It takes more than just remembering a date on the calendar to uphold the spirit of the EDSA People Power Revolution....
