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THERE IS NO SHAME IN SAYING: I USE AI

A Layman’s Case for Transparency, Curiosity, Human Judgment, and Responsibility in the Age of Artificial Intelligence By Karl M. Garcia Introduction: I Use AI. So What? I use AI. I say that openly because I see no reason to hide it, and I see even less reason to be ashamed of it. I am not … Continue reading

It’s Raining Again

It’s raining again in Europe and in the Philippines. Over here, we are happy that there is finally a cool down from the summer heat wave, and hope that our rivers fill up again soon. In the Philippines, I see on social media that the floods are back, again all the way up to Quezon … Continue reading

Benigno Aquino Jr.: Architect of Opposition and Symbol of Resistance

By Karl Garcia Early Life and Political Formation Benigno Aquino Jr. (1932–1983), commonly known as “Ninoy,” was born into a prominent political family in Concepcion, Tarlac. His father, Benigno Aquino Sr., served as Speaker of the National Assembly under the Japanese occupation, embedding in Ninoy a deep exposure to political networks from an early age. … Continue reading

Manuel L. Quezon: The Statesman Who Built the Foundations of Modern Philippine Government

Manuel L. Quezon is one of the most influential figures in Philippine history. While he is best known as the first President of the Commonwealth (1935–1944), his greatest legacy lies in building institutions that prepared the Philippines for independence. He combined nationalist aspirations with pragmatic governance, laying many of the foundations of the modern Philippine … Continue reading

FROM ISLANDS TO SYSTEMS

Building a Resilient, Circular and Connected Philippines Water, Waste, Energy, Materials, Industry and Infrastructure in One National Strategy By Karl M. Garcia | August 2026 Introduction: We Keep Treating Systems as Projects The Philippines does not lack plans. It lacks the institutional ability to connect, remember, implement, measure and continuously improve them. The latest debate … Continue reading