IMPULSES: SHS immersion magic
By Herman M. Lagon
When SHS work immersion launched in 2017, it was a leap into uncharted territory—students leaving the classroom to face real-world challenges....
IMPULSES: The science behind superstitious beliefs
By Herman M. Lagon
Superstitions often come off as quirks of culture—something to giggle at or follow "just in case." For Filipinos, however, these beliefs...
IMPULSES: Live like ‘saints in sneakers’
By Herman M. Lagon
Imagine a single mother who goes to church or parish and says to the secretary: 'I want to baptize my son,'...
IMPULSES: More than merry Christmas
By Herman M. Lagon
From September's first breeze to January's last song, Christmas in the Philippines is no mere holiday; it is a tapestry of...
IMPULSES: My journey in international affairs
When my former secretary at the office I formerly managed in our university approached me to share my reflection on my experiences as a...
IMPULSES: Dodging the strawman
By Herman M. Lagon
In everyday conversations—whether with a friend, a colleague, or in the heated worlds of politics and social media—it's i all too...
IMPULSES: Unveiling the spirit behind team names, colors
By Herman M. Lagon
In every state university, team names and colors are more than just labels—they reflect the school's heart and soul. As the...
The NAT trap
The NAT trap
The sorry state of external assessments in basic education—like the National Achievement Test (NAT)—is a story that needs to be told. For...
Bonifacio’s activism lives!
By Herman M. Lagon
Every country has a hero whose life has a lasting impact that spans centuries and connects the past and present with...
The ‘tatsulok’ of inequality
By Herman M. Lagon
Rom Dongeto's "Tatsulok" was performed by Buklod in the late 1980s, Bamboo in the 2000s, and Ben&Ben in the 2020s. This...
