GUEST COLUMNIST Toward the end of April, I had the immense pleasure of joining the initial drafting of the fourth Philippine Human Rights Plan (PHRP4) organized by the Presidential Human Rights Committee Secretariat (PHRCS) at Malacañang, Manila. As representative of Department of Budget and...
GUEST COLUMNIST On March 30, I had the honor of witnessing the signing of the Memorandum of Declaration between the municipality of Bacnotan in La Union, and Alpas owner Champ Liu Pio, famous singer of the Filipino band Hale. The declaration officially designates the Elyu haunt as a...
by AARON CABEZA Being a communicator in the government presents unique challenges that require a delicate balance of skills, adaptability, and resilience. Vital in fostering trust, informed decision-making, and strengthening democratic governance, communicators bear significant responsibilities in...
Throughout history, women have shown exceptional resilience and fortitude, trumping societal limitations to take on leadership roles and serve as sources of inspiration for all. A study by the Ohio State University in 2020 reveals that people perceive female leaders to excel in both communicating...
GUEST COLUMNIST Change is inevitable. The way we relate to people, our desires, needs, and viewpoints are always evolving. We suffer when we hold on to things that no longer serve us any purpose. I came across an article where neuroscientists warn the public to avoid being surrounded by people who...
GUEST COLUMNIST When all has been said and the toxicity on social media, even real time, may just be too much to bear and process, I always find gazing at art as a refreshing break — a solace for peace and reflection. Art has a way of expressing the most insightful and intimate emotions that...
GUEST COLUMNIST By GODDES HOPE O. LIBIRAN Some siblings are connected with us by flesh, sharing one mother's womb. There are also those connected to us by heart, people with whom we have a deep affinity with as if we've known each other forever. One sister, a kindred spirit, is my best...
GUEST COLUMNIST By GODDES HOPE O. LIBIRAN “There is beauty in simplicity.” Thus said the renowned novelist Gail Goodwin, perhaps in reference to one’s appreciation and awe of things that are simple, unadorned or uncomplicated— which, for me, also best describes our very own...
GUEST COLUMNIST By GODDES HOPE O. LIBIRAN No matter how times have been changing so fast, Christmas will always be a special season for relishing and remembering beautiful moments with family and friends. It's that one time in the year when we can take a break and catch up with our loved ones....
GUEST COLUMNIST One of the solid values that my boss, Sec. Mina Pangandaman said she lives by is this: “Always be kind, as kindness is never wasted.” These are simple but very powerful words that struck a chord in my heart and being. I agree that one should never take kindness for granted....
GUEST COLUMNIST “What is your aspiration?” the amiable GSIS President and General Manager (PGM) Jose Arnulfo A. Veloso would always ask people, ever since he became a banker and up to his current post. The sincerity of his query is what has made his leadership for the past “year and four...
Series of photos from the author with her daughter Noya By Goddes Hope Libiran Dearest Noya, My sweet child, my heart and light. I’m writing to you today, Mother’s Day, to celebrate the life that we share and will forever share. Every day has been a joy for me these past seven years. You’re...
