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GUINDULUNGAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR โ Beneath the gently oscillating canopy of young coconut trees, Abdulpatah Bato Aliman washes the grime from his callused hands. Resplendent with corn stalks, fruit trees, and vegetable plots border his agricultural land. A chorus of laughter from the children rings in the background. It isContinue Reading
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines โ Tucked deep in the highlands of Tampakan, South Cotabato, where rugged terrain separates communities from basic services, a young volunteer health worker finds it fulfilling in bridging the gap between isolation and hope. Kiel Ian Loria โ or Kiel, as heโs known to residents โ beganContinue Reading
The clock is ticking. To keep our planet habitable, we must peak global carbon emissions by 2025 and cut them in half by 2030. The task is daunting, but the solution is clear: we need to triple renewable energy and massively scale up investmentโup to $5.7 trillion per year byContinue Reading
Have you ever paused to wonder how life might look if a pastor prioritized their identity as a Christian over their role as a pastor? At first glance, it might seem obviousโof course, being a Christian should come first. Our identity in Christ shapes who we are, while our ministryContinue Reading
The Philippine government has taken significant steps to bridge the gap between education and employment, placing a spotlight on the technical-vocational (tech-voc) track in senior high schools. Promoting TESDA certifications and launching parallel initiatives, the country is addressing a persistent mismatch between studentsโ skills and labor market demands. While progressContinue Reading
Education stands at a crossroads. Globally, progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) has hit a major roadblock, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 251 million children and youth worldwide remain out of school. In the Philippines, the numbers are equally grim: 10.7 million children and youth are notContinue Reading
The world is witnessing an educational revolution. Despite lingering disparities in access and attainment, global education trends are on the rise, painting an inspiring picture of progress. According to UNESCOโs Higher Education Global Data report (2022), over 235 million students were enrolled in higher education worldwide in 2020โa staggering leapContinue Reading
