Giving back: A scholar’s duty
At the recent graduation at West Visayas State University (WVSU), Dr. Nordy D. Siason, Jr. shared a message that reached beyond the usual graduation...
IMPULSES: The essence of epigrams
By Herman M. Lagon
Epigrams are living testimony to the impact of brevity, humor, and insight on language and expression. In only a few carefully...
IMPULSES: Senate switcheroo
By Herman M. Lagon
It is a lament expressed with increasing regularity these days. Recently, it appeared again on my social media network—the faces of...
The ‘means’ vs the ‘ends’
By Herman M. Lagon
The ethics of "the means justifying the ends" vs. "the ends justifying the means" is an age-old dispute that inspires deep...
IMPULSES: Fishful thinking
By Herman M. Lagon
Philippine fisheries are in the red flag, struggling with overfishing, illegal practices, and environmental degradation. No less than Edmundo Enderez, in...
IMPULSES: How are we complicit?
By Herman M. Lagon
During a recent NAST-DOST hosted Sustainable Development Goals convention at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo, UP Visayas Chancellor Dr....
Breaking chains
By Herman M. Lagon
The House of Representatives' recent passage of the Absolute Divorce Bill (House Bill 9349) on second reading has reignited the national...
IMPULSES: Double-edged legacy of political dynasties
By Herman M. Lagon
Disputes over political dynasties have raged since immemorial, sparking discussions about fairness, democracy, and leadership. The truth is more complex than...
IMPULSES: Ph in the SDG race
By Herman M. Lagon
Despite its current ranking of 98th out of 193 countries with a score of 67.14, the Philippines is hoping for significant...
IMPULSES: Unraveling the layers of ‘Baby Reindeer’
By Herman M. Lagon
"Baby Reindeer," a dark dive into the troubled waters of trauma and attachment, has become a talking point across living rooms worldwide....
