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What I Can See and Feel
I can see the sky getting darker I can hear the gods playing with thunder I can see the wind blowing stronger I can hear the cats meowling, dogs barking harder. I can feel you when you smile and when you cry, inside As you go through life's long and bumpy ride I can see you even when you hide As you lick your wounds, I am by your side. I can see.....»»
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[ANALYSIS] Light at the end of the tunnel: Time to take your pick
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Grumbling mounts
There continues to be discontent among certain sectors regarding the proposed policy on military pensions, and now there is another idea floated to scrap the free college education. Just like a low rumbling sound of thunder, affected sectors are grumbling over Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno’s statement that the free access to state university education is “unsustainable” — which is indicative of a potential effort to repeal a landmark legislation enacted during the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, who appointed Diokno as Budget and Management secretary and then Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor. For six years as a member of Duterte’s economic team, we were oblivious to Secretary Diokno’s opposition to Republic Act 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017. Straight from the horse’s mouth during a forum organized by the University of the Philippines School of Economics on 19 August, he said the law is anti-poor since “there are more poor people who do not attend college.” To say that subsidizing college education really “consumes a lot of funds” is irresponsible, anti-Filipino and anti-development. RA 10931 was embraced by Filipinos during a period when the financial situation of the government appeared stable. The blame for becoming indebted to finance the efforts to control the pandemic falls neither on the people nor on the national government. Fast forward to post-pandemic, there is no convenient excuse for sacrificing human investment through debt for education to support lavish government expenditures in the wake of the national government pronouncements that the gross national product increased to P5.643 billion in the second quarter of 2023 from P5.592 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Truth be told, 2.46 million students were beneficiaries of a free college education during the academic year 2021-2022. It is not only they who are reaping the rewards of one of the “most long-lasting” legacies of former president Duterte’s administration, but their families, communities, and the country. Jade Baguna, a Tertiary Education Subsidy or TES program graduate in Social Work, cannot help but share the positive impact of the policy on his life and his family. Despite facing challenges like long walks to and from school and a meager weekly allowance during high school, the program enabled him to complete his degree, achieve the eighth position in the board examination, and become a Social Work instructor. The Finance Secretary may have lost his train of thought that investing in free college education has long-term economic benefits. A well-educated workforce is crucial to driving innovation, technological advancements, and economic growth. By providing access to higher education, the country can nurture a pool of skilled professionals who will contribute to various industries, drive entrepreneurship and attract investments. At a time when the need to rejuvenate an economy is paramount, scrapping free college education may limit the availability of qualified workers, hinder economic development and reduce global competitiveness. One of the most compelling arguments for a free college education is that it promotes equal opportunity and social mobility. By removing financial barriers, individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds can pursue higher education based on merit and potential rather than financial means. This ensures that talented and motivated students, regardless of their background, have a fair chance to improve their lives and contribute to society. Sec. Diokno’s sustainability concerns sparked a debate. Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Prospero de Vera said there is nothing better than for a country to invest in its young people and produce highly skilled manpower. “It’s the best anti-poverty strategy. You educate an individual, you make him employable, and you make sure the poverty stops with him or with her,” he said. For Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez, taking out the scholarship program is synonymous with seeing a decay of education in our country. “Education is the great emancipator of people from the bondage of poverty. With education you are able to move forward with your family,” he said. Senator Francis Tolentino has this to say: “Perhaps the lack of money of the national government should not be the reason why they cannot be given the opportunity to study. Education is a basic human right. We need to provide our youth with the necessary basic tertiary education.” Higher education provides a holistic learning experience and fosters personal growth and critical thinking. It promotes civic engagement, social responsibility, and the development of well-rounded citizens. By scrapping free college education, we risk limiting these benefits and creating a society that is less educated, less informed, and less equipped to tackle complex societal challenges. Time and again, it pays to revisit Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Access to education should not be seen as a privilege but as a fundamental right. In other words, recognizing education as a human right implies that every individual is entitled to receive an education, without any form of discrimination, as it is legally protected. The post Grumbling mounts appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘It’s raining, it’s pouring’
The recent heavy rains brought about by typhoons “Egay” and “Falcon,” with the southwest monsoon (habagat) close on the heels threatening to degenerate into a storm, reminded me of a song made famous in the early sixties by the American folk music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary. Two English nursery rhymes were merged in a song that sent many humming along with the trio amidst ominous clouds hovering on the horizon with the advent of an unpopular war in neighboring Vietnam. The song, which combined the verses of “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring” and “Rain, Rain Go Away,” echoed the sentiments of many as they pretty much summed up the almost two weeks of continuous downpours that drenched most parts of the archipelago, destroying crops, homes, and infrastructure, triggering floods, landslides, and maritime mishaps, and leading to the loss of many lives. While seen as a blessing to many, the rain is considered a blight to others. While some cultures view it as a symbol of new beginnings, fertility, good luck, a cleansing ritual, or a time for reflection or taking stock of one’s life, others perceive it as the harbinger of bad luck, a pesky obstacle (because it spoils whatever you had planned that day), or a perfect setting to feel depressed, gloomy, or helplessly inactive, leaving one sulking in the confines of home with nowhere to go restricted as you are from venturing out. The rain’s destructive character can also be seen in the Bible’s narration of the Great Flood when an enraged God was led to destroy man because of the evil and violence He saw in the world he created. Except for Noah, a righteous man, his family, and two of each kind of animal he took with him on a specially-built ark, not a single living creature was spared from God’s wrath. Rain poured on earth for 40 days and 40 nights, creating a deluge that covered even the tallest mountains before the waters receded after 150 days. The rain is often seen as a symbolic force of nature in most cultures. In China, medicine men would dance-sometimes for hours-while asking the gods for rain to water scorched fields, quench one’s thirst, or cool dehydrated bodies. The same ritual was practiced in olden Greece when people would pray to Zeus, the king of thunder and lightning, to be assured of good harvests. The Egyptian goddess Tefnut, on the other hand, was the object of devotion to fertility and for nurturing all forms of life, from humans to plants, animals, and all other living things. On the other hand, Indians worshiped Lord Indra, their version of Zeus, as he was also known as the God of thunder and storms, to ensure a steady rainfall for their farm produce. Dances were also performed by Native Americans dressed in colorful tribal finery who implored the gods to be generous with rain to irrigate farmlands and as a source of drinking water. In Nigeria, meanwhile, rainmakers were asked to pray for rain so as not to dampen the mood during weddings, burials, or other special events. In the Philippines, which is often hit by typhoons as well as southeast monsoon rains or habagat (Habagat is the God of winds or rain in Philippine mythology), some communities observe the “Agua de Mayo” (“waters of May”). Rain that falls on the first of May is considered lucky and curative for those suffering from various ailments. A rainy wedding day? Newlyweds need not despair because the rain indicates a happy life ahead. Plantitas and plantitos should welcome the downpour because it means lush foliage, colorful flowers, and healthy plants. Environment advocates also invite rain as it cools temperatures and greens the planet. Still, one wonders why in this land of perennial typhoons where about 20 to 21 enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility every year, technology has yet to be perfected to harness the huge amount of water that goes to waste which could sustain the country as well as its population’s needs, especially during the summer months when faucets and reservoirs run dry. Yet don’t we all prefer to see the rainbow’s magnificent arc that comes after the torrent? On that note (and since we started with a song), let me end optimally with a line or two from American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “Into each life, some rain must fall. Too much is falling in mine.” Into each heart, some tears must fall. Someday the sun will shine.” The post ‘It’s raining, it’s pouring’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Tech bulls drive Hong Kong stocks to 3-month high ahead of Beijing measures
Title: “Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchange Indexes Displayed in Lujiazui Financial District” In a captivating snapshot captured in November 2022, an electronic board proudly displayed.....»»