Quiboloy’s Arrest: A Symptom of Our Broken System
The arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy marks a significant moment in the country’s struggle for justice, yet it exposes the deeper, more entrenched problem of Philippine politics—its systemic rot.
Horticulture for the people
I was invited to discuss horticulture, my first love. My interest in plants brought me closer to nature, a foundation on my environmental advocacies.
Reflections on rights and hospital care
We see a family in crisis having to deal with commodification of health care. We see a system where health care is a business transaction between the patient and the health care provider.
Is there hope for Philippine agriculture in Marcos Jr’s SONA
Despite the populist theatrics and rhetoric of Marcos Jr.’s SONA, it is clear that this administration continues to implement the same old failed agricultural policies of neo-liberalism.
The Unfinished Struggle for Philippine Independence
Despite celebrating over a century of formal independence from foreign colonial powers since 1898, the Philippines has yet to achieve true sovereignty and self-determination.