Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid
An advocate for the marginalized
November 15, 2024 4:01 pm
Most people involved in working for the rights of the underprivileged are familiar with Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez, Peruvian theologian and philosopher who passed away at 96 a few weeks ago.
Fr. Gutierrez’ most influential book “A Theology of Liberation” together with Brazilian educator Paulo Freire, author of “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” had influenced many educators like myself. Their works were often quoted in our teaching modules during the early eighties. Both thinkers dealt with systemic poverty and presented challenges and opportunities that may provide us the needed approaches to fight indifference when faced with poverty and exclusion.
Awake and aware: the rise of political dynasties
November 01, 2024 4:52 pm
A year ago, I wrote a column entitled “Malaise,” a word which means a state felt when one is frustrated, helpless, being inutile, and unable to see the tangible results of an action. One feels uneasy that there is something wrong with our society for which there does not seem to be a quick or easy solution.
Political dynasties and the future of learning
October 25, 2024 11:53 pm
It’s been 37 years since the 1987 Constitution was overwhelmingly ratified at a national plebiscite. Since then, legislators in both Senate and House had crafted and filed provisions on political dynasty. As mandated by the Charter, the provision needing an enabling law states, “The State shall guarantee equal opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be provided by law.”
Opinion writing for our times
October 18, 2024 4:13 pm
The youth of today, is often referred to as “Generation Alpha.” They make up the largest percentage among the young, middle-age adults and senior citizens. Influencers in social media and content creators agree that if we have to sell an idea or product, we must address the message to the majority in the population. Which would then be the youth from Generation Alpha and their predecessors, Gen Z.
Managing risks in the environment
October 12, 2024 12:45 am
One of the popular concepts in organizational management whether for government, business and non-government, is risk management. It is integrated in almost every training or planning exercise.