Yesterday, July 15, World Youth Skills Day was observed without much fanfare. This year’s theme, “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future through AI and Digital Skills,” is both timely and urgent. In a world wracked by climate crises, inequality, conflict, and technological disruption,...
Some people believe there is no reason for us to look back on the past in order to move forward and brave what lies ahead. But this is what exactly artist Almer Moneda wants to debunk in his latest exhibition “Empowering Nostalgia.” Almer Moneda Through his works, Moneda reminds his viewers...
FROM THE MARGINS The values of shared wealth and people participation distinguish the Kabuhayan sa Ganap na Kasarinlan Credit and Savings Cooperative (K-Coop) from other microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the country. K-Coop, which evolved into a cooperative from a microfinance NGO, turned seven...
In the early days of the new administration, President Marcos, Jr. and his cabinet are hitting the ground running. I am encouraged to see that among the top priorities are food resiliency and education. I am also encouraged by the attention to fiscal prudence. The economic team is likewise all...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo The 124th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence carries the theme, “Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas (Rise Towards the Challenge of a New Beginning).” What does our independence mean amid a challenging period of rebuilding after a...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Dec. 7, appealed to economic leaders as she highlighted the importance of a “trustworthy, empowering, and agile” government and took pride in her work over the past five years. Vice President Leni Robredo delivers a message during...
