Tonyo Cruz

Sociology!

It has been a long time (decades actually!) since I first encountered sociology, and it would not be stretch to say that I got hooked and influenced a lot by it.

More, not less

For this weekend’s column, I’m supposed to write a review of a new publication whose topic is close to my heart. But I felt that I have to do a follow-up on last week’s piece on commuting and public transport.

Commuters, represent!

Perhaps the single biggest factor behind the epic failures and inadequacies of so-called modernization plans for transportation is this: the abject lack of commuter representation in all levels and aspects of policy-making.

Eager for Easter, the greatest feast

Contrary to what we’re often told, the greatest Christian feast isn’t Christmas but Easter. For what could be greater than God destroying death? With Easter, God showed the world what’s truly great and gave people such a new sense of hope.

Long live Dr. Gia Sison, mental health champion

The news of Dr. Gia Sison’s passing spread fast among the countless people who found in her an ever-smiling, compassionate, and engaging advocate of mental health. We are heartbroken to lose a friend and champion like her.