Supreme silence: Dynasties still unchecked
By Herman M. Lagon
When the Supreme Court clarified on Friday, July 12, 2024, that it had not issued a ruling to compel Congress to...
IMPULSES: Counseling crisis looms
By Herman M. Lagon
Despite political instability and economic challenges, we have decent job opportunities and a respectable employment rate. However, this wealth of options...
IMPULSES: Heroic leadership in campus clubs
By Herman M. Lagon
Student clubs thrive beyond lecture halls and libraries in university corridors. These organizations foster transformative leadership, not just extracurriculars. Students learn,...
IMPULSES: Fishery fragility unfolds
By Herman M. Lagon
Poor fishing threatens Iloilo's economy and food security. A local tabloid recently cited the Institute of Contemporary Economics (ICE) report that fisheries...
IMPULSES: Unmasking flaws in testing
By Herman M. Lagon
THE NATIONAL Achievement Test (NAT) and the Basic Education Exit Assessment (BEEA) have been central to the debate on the country's...
IMPULSES: ‘For better, for worse’ on the divorce bill
By Herman M. Lagon
In a world where religious doctrines and social conventions frequently collide, it is admirable and refreshing to see a well-known institution...
IMPULSES: A dance on shards
By Herman M. Lagon
A few songs challenge our socio-political narrative the way "Sayaw sa Bubog" by The Jerks does. Released amidst the early 90s, a turbulent...
IMPULSES: Metonymy: Unpacking the toolbox
By Herman M. Lagon
Metonymy, often overshadowed by its flamboyant cousin metaphor, is a figure of speech where a concept is not called by its...
IMPULSES: Worth in networks
By Herman M. Lagon
The phrase "Your network is your net worth" has been a guiding principle for many successful individuals. Popularized by Tim Sanders,...
IMPULSES: ‘Everything is grace’
By Herman M. Lagon
Each moment, event, and encounter carries a whisper of grace in our lives. This notion, deeply rooted in spiritual wisdom, especially...
