The tagline “Benguet is for Benguet,” offends me in so many ways. It is short of saying those who have no bloodlines, and those who are not from the area have no business the in the province. For people who love Benguet, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth. A friend told me, one […]
Continue ReadingTHERE is a distinct smell of the rain in the mountains, fresh and earthy, different from the smell it has on city pavements likened to water hitting a hot frying pan, jittery and dangerous. As residents bring out thick jackets, rain gear and the patience to endure weeks on weeks without sunshine, the daily downpour […]
Continue Reading***This is dedicated to a dear friend who passed on years ago at around this time. I think about her less often now, but remember her always, Diane… this is for you *** In remembrance of a friend who went too soon, so soon there was little time to grieve. This is a recount of […]
Continue ReadingChildren spend more time in the care of adults in schools and other educational settings than anywhere else outside of their homes, but often, schools — which have an important role in protecting children – can be sites of violence and abuse rather than spaces that challenge and resolve these problems. A Systematic Literature Review […]
Continue ReadingThe period of the campaign shall be as follows Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election lasts for 90 days while the Election of Members of the Batasang Pambansa and Local Elections have 45 days to woo voters to their side and hopefully win at the game of chance. In the city, local candidates have long started their […]
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