Authors
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Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Cha Coronel Datu
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Juana Pilipinas
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Karl Garcia
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giancarloangulo
- Problem Solving the Philippines: A Primer on the National Budget
- Problem Solving the Philippines: Idea Post. Who carries a student invention the last mile?
- Problem Solving the Philippines: Idea Post. Can we stop and talk a while?
- Problem Solving the Philippines: The Outpatient Benefit the UHC Act Promised in Two Years
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JPilipinas
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karlgarcia
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JoeAm
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THE ILLUSION OF STATUS: DOÑA VICTORINA, COLONIAL MENTALITY, AND THE FILIPINO SOCIAL CLIMBER
The desire to rise socially is not inherently wrong. Every society contains people who want better education, greater prosperity, more influence, or a more secure future for themselves and their families. Social mobility can be a sign of a healthy society, especially when advancement comes through education, enterprise, professional achievement, or public service. But José … Continue reading
WHEN HAZING CANNOT BE STOPPED BY LAW ALONE
How to make a deadly tradition unnecessary, difficult to hide and impossible to romanticize By Karl M. Garcia Every time a young Filipino dies or is seriously injured because of hazing, the country goes through a familiar cycle. There is outrage. There are investigations. Schools suspend organizations. Police investigate. Officials promise tougher enforcement. Calls are … Continue reading
A Brake, Not a Roadblock
By Karl M. Garcia A Temporary Restraining Order is supposed to be a brake, not a roadblock. That distinction matters in a country where courts must protect citizens from unlawful government action while government must also be able to build roads, railways, airports, ports, power facilities and other infrastructure without every major project becoming vulnerable … Continue reading
Problem Solving the Philippines: Idea Post. Who carries a student invention the last mile?
Two UP graduates developed BiDaKidney, an affordable, semi-automated peritoneal dialysis machine aimed at improving treatment access for kidney patients. While the prototype has gained recognition, it faces challenges in funding and regulatory approval. Support from local authorities and institutions is essential for its successful deployment and cost-effectiveness.
Mental Health, Autism and the Cost of Stigma
By Karl M. Garcia There is a simple reason many people still hesitate to see a psychiatrist: Nobody wants to be called crazy. But the fear is about more than one word. It is about what the word implies. “Crazy.” “Baliw.” “May diperensya.” “Coo-coo.” “Delulu.” “Abnoy.” “Retarded.” “Weird.” “Attention seeker.” These words are not equivalent. … Continue reading
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