The Reading Books Advocacy: Authors as Influencers (3 of 5)
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” ― Socrates
WHAT book are you reading right now?”
I rarely...
The Reading Books Advocacy: anachronism in the classroom (2 of 5)
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“READING books is educational; however, it is anti-educational system.”
The irony of such a system is that it (although “they” would have...
The Reading Books Advocacy: An Introduction (1 of 5)
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“READING is a luxury; not everyone can afford it.”
Among other family practices or habits that parents must instill to the children,...
Ethics in Politics: To speak your mind is to risk being offensive (7 of...
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
OR TO RISK being in the wrong side of the fence. Sometimes, it is not the commission—but the admission that we...
Ethics in Politics: DepEd Order No. 049, s. 2022: The Negative Side (6 of...
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“DO WE really need this Department Order No. 49 or is this just a wolf in sheep’s clothing?”
When a teacher reads...
Ethics in Politics: DepEd ORDER No. 049, s. 2022: The Affirmative Side (5 of...
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
LET US be clear at the outset: Vice President Sara Duterte is not the Department of Education. In the same manner,...
Ethics in Politics: Crisis of Confidence (4 of 7)
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“CLASS, whether you like it or not, you will pass my subject.”
I was surprised when our teacher said this—in our very...
Ethics in politics: the price of freedom is responsibility (3 of 7)
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“IN AN exam, students seldom write to express their thoughts; they mostly write to impress their teachers.”
Supposedly, the beauty of writing (or the...
Ethics in Politics: Public Service or Self-Interest (2 of 7)
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“The root cause of corruption then is not the elected official, but the Filipino voter”.
THE MOST visible representation of leadership,...
Ethics in Politics: Prologue (1 of 7)
BY EDISON MARTE SICAD
“Is Honesty an inherent quality of a successful politician?”
“Do voters need to study and compare the platforms of the candidates?”
“Is...