Founded in 1985, Makati Hope Christian School (MHCS) has become a hub for high standards of education programs from Early Childhood Education to the advanced Robotics Curriculum. With the hope of expanding its services to learners, MHCS opened its campus extension on the ground floor, St....
AC Health announced that oncology specialists at City of Hope can now provide leading-edge clinical guidance to patients living in Southeast Asia through a second opinion collaboration agreement with the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH). City of Hope is one of the largest and most advanced...
GUEST COLMUNIST Whether through medical missions in remote areas, disaster relief efforts, or life-saving initiatives like blood donation campaigns, the commitment to health and helping others is deeply embedded in Filipino culture. It’s within this context of shared responsibility and...
GUEST COLUMNIST When President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged that no teacher should retire as Teacher I during his State of the Nation Address, he emphasized the need for a system that allows teachers to progress beyond entry-level positions. Last Friday, July 26, marked a triumphant day for...
GUEST COLUMNIST In my last column, we talked about the huge responsibilities and challenges public servants face. Today, I want to share another example of how the public sector tests its dedicated workers. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from this field but to highlight its complexities and...
In a move poised to reshape Philippine education, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that Senator Sonny Angara will assume the role of Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) on July 19. This announcement, made during the 17th Cabinet Meeting in Malacañan, has generated...
GUEST COLUMNIST Public service is often romanticized as a noble endeavor, a calling for the greater good. The reality of being a public servant, however, is far from simple or ceremonial. Government work entails navigating complex bureaucratic processes, balancing diverse stakeholder interests, and...
GUEST COLUMNIST On May 22, 2024, the House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 9349, the Absolute Divorce Bill, on its third and final reading. Senators, however, are divided on the bill, with an informal survey by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada revealing at least six senators in...
GUEST COLUMNIST Last weekend, while I was taking a stroll through a park, an unusual yet touching scene caught my attention. I found myself drawn into a passionate exchange by a couple. The woman, with a hint of concern in her voice, said, “Are you not ashamed of this? People are looking. I am...
GUEST COLUMNIST Last Tuesday, May 14, was a night steeped in heartache, nostalgia, and the haunting melodies of Filipino alternative rock at the 12 Monkeys Music Hall and Pub at Estancia, Capital Commons, Ortigas, in Pasig. My dear friend, Champ Lui Pio, lead of the band Hale and co-owner of the 12...
GUEST COLUMNIST Giving back especially to the country and to the people in need is a fundamental act we should do as good citizens and humans. But trust a mother to give something more because it is in her core to care, protect, and defend her loved ones. I believe, and as I have seen with fellow...
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...
