I’m going to be frank here: I was one of those who were disappointed by Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo’s decision to concentrate on local politics and refrain from running (again) for President in 2028.

Holding out for a hero

I remember reading from a Values Education book way back in high school about how some foreigners are shocked about the ordinary Filipinos’ predilection to resort to murder for what other cultures might attribute as a trivial matter: a few pesos, a minor hiccup, a girl’s hurt feelings.

Road rage: A matter of honor?

I could not believe my eyes when I saw the scenario at a beachfront of an exclusive subdivision in San Juan, Batangas a few weeks ago.

‘Dagat ng basura’

It's heartening to know that in the recent two big-ticket festivals in our province (Puto Latik Festival in Binan City and Sampaguita Festival in San Pedro City), the organizers of the two festivals also made (re)discovering their cities' unique history a priority.

History at the local level

The recent spate of violence right inside our schools shouldn’t be treated as a political issue. To me, it’s more of a cultural and societal issue.

'Dapat magturong tamad na lipunan’

Just a few weeks ago, a business establishment right next to our office has once again closed its doors.

'Lulubog-lilitaw'

Recently, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto gave a reflection on what, I believe, governance should really be.

On gardening and governance

Here’s a question to those who claim that they are against Communists: do you really understand – or even know – what Communist ideology actually is?

Immature political thinking

Since the temporary imposition of the four-day workweek in government offices in response to the oil crisis last March, there has been a growing clamor among some sectors to make it the norm not just in government but also in private business as well.

Flexible working arrangements instead of four-day workweek?

The exact moment a reporter began screaming on the radio that shots were heard inside the Senate building, the power cut out in our subdivision in San Pedro City, Laguna.

When the lights go out

The (Un)Common Sense column by OpinYon News columnist, James Veloso.

(Un)Common Sense

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