DRIVING THOUGHTS EDSA was in most conversations on social media, traditional media and over lunch and dinner for many weeks. The thought – and reality – of closing, or limiting the road space of EDSA presented a crisis. Although EDSA’s rehabilitation, which includes that of the Guadalupe...
DRIVING THOUGHTS You know you’re not an average grandma when your 15-year-old granddaughter has perfect eyebrows, well-defined eyelids, and a hint of blush on her cheeks, and she looks at you with a polite stare. I always wear a “naked” face like I just got out of the shower, my signature...
DRIVING THOUGHTS I only wake at dawn for early morning flights or road trips. But on May 12, I got up at five to vote. I had hoped that the allotted voting time for senior citizens, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from five to seven in the morning would offer a more relaxed...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Two tragedies, three days apart – and happening in places that should have been safe. On May 1, a devastating crash occurred at the SCTEX Tarlac toll plaza. A passenger bus lost control and slammed into four vehicles. Ten people died, 37 were injured. Among the victims were...
DRIVING THOUGHTS It’s summer and many will be planning trips out of the city, or the country. Just a reminder: you don’t need a passport to find paradise—it’s right here at home. With more than 7,000 islands rich in culture, history, and natural wonders, the Philippines offers...
DRIVING THOUGHTS If there’s an event that has established a reputation of prestige, it’s the Toyota Road Trek which has been held for 18 years since 2005, pausing only for the pandemic years. It’s format, which allows only a few to join, brings the journalists to solve and...
DRIVING THOUGHTS In a world where attention spans are shrinking and screens dominate our leisure time, the quiet act of reading a book feels almost like a rebellion. When was the last time you, or someone you know, chose to read a book over Netflix or Facebook? Once a treasured pastime,...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Today, Maundy Thursday, we remember the image that represents this day: Jesus gathered with His disciples, took a towel and basin, and knelt to wash their feet. It was a gesture of humility and also of deep and selfless love. And then came His new commandment: “Love...
DRIVING THOUGHTS In a country where food is central to culture and social life, it’s easy to overlook the growing health crisis simmering beneath the surface. But the numbers are alarming: obesity and lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are on the...
DRIVING THOUGHTS In the Philippines, transportation is both a lifeline and a source of daily frustration. Jeepneys and tricycles, iconic as they are, have long been the go-to mode of transport for millions of Filipinos. And with the entry of electric vehicles (EVs), E-trikes with two, three,...
DRIVING THOUGHTS I’m writing about how poverty, malnourishment, and early childhood education (ECE) affect the learning ability of a child after being inspired by Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s remarks on these issues at the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. meeting for the celebration of National...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Those who watch motorsports on television, or online sites, but have never sat in a grandstand to view a race should make time to feel the experience. The noise of the car engines, the crowd cheering, and of course, the sight of cars speeding by, taking a turn on a racing...
