Innovation in education: The DepEd-6 version, 1
DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) Region 6 is beginning to make significant strides toward innovation in the ever-evolving world of education, where tradition sometimes feels...
Dodging the strawman
IN EVERYDAY conversations — whether with a friend, a colleague, or in the heated worlds of politics and social media — it's i all...
Bonfire pledges
THE FIRE flickered against the Barotac Nuevo sky as students and mentors gathered recently, their faces lit by the flames and quiet reflection. This...
Rifts that reshape politics
ALLIANCES sometimes develop as quickly as they break apart.
The adage, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend”, has never been more pertinent...
Eyes wide to blind loyalty
FEW SIGHTS are as fascinating and baffling as watching people defend their political idols with the zeal of a devout follower. Whether on social...
Think again, please!
IN EDUCATION, “critical thinking” is thrown around like candy. Touted as the golden skill everyone must master, it has been diluted, misunderstood, and misrepresented...
The NAT trap, 2
IMAGIME a high school student in Iloilo diligently preparing for the National Achievement Test (NAT), believing it to be a fair assessment of their...
The NAT trap, 1
THE SORRY state of external assessments in basic education — like the National Achievement Test (NAT) — is a story that needs to be...
Sweeping claims ahead, 2
A 2018 study conducted by the Political Science Department at the University of the Philippines demonstrated how hasty generalizations cause polarization in political discourse....
Sweeping claims ahead, 1
ONE TENDENCY that appears far too frequently in the whirlwind of political discourse is hasty generalization. This logical fallacy is common in daily discussions,...