Impulses

By Herman M. Lagon The adage “Teachers are the unsung heroes” seems more relevant than ever as we celebrate World Teachers’ Month and National Wellness Month this September. Although teachers have long been responsible for forming the next generation’s minds, hearts and hands, their difficulties have only become more pronounced given the present dispensation. Their …

By Herman M. Lagon The debate on the legalization of marijuana or cannabis sativa for both medical and recreational use changes as time moves forward. This issue is becoming increasingly important in the country and is in line with global transformations because of the clear advantages this could bring to our country. This argument spans …

By Herman M. Lagon Within the maze of human belief, where faith often acts as a lighthouse, a darker phenomenon is manipulating the core of trust: the cult. At first look, cults could seem to be close-knit religious communities or fervent groups bound by a shared cause. Underneath this outward look, though, is a complicated …

By Herman M. Lagon Divorce is sometimes mistakenly viewed as a sign of failure, but this mindset ignores the courage and tenacity required to make such a decision. Divorce is about making a brave decision to make the necessary changes in your life, not giving up. It is about discovering your actual self again, finding …

By Herman M. Lagon In a time when public image frequently takes precedence over public service, the latest incident involving Alice Guo, a highly concerning missing person, exposes a concerning pattern in the Philippine government. We saw a show that can only be called an embarrassing farce, not a serious reflection of justice and accountability. …

By Herman M. Lagon My childhood was filled with all sorts of off-the-wall adventures, but amidst all the chaos, there was one constant: My father and his rituals. At the tender age of four, I learned the art of “pikyaw” with my neighbors, earning a two-inch scar on my knee in the process. I was …

By Herman M. Lagon Complicated and deeply ingrained with historical grievances, cultural tensions and geopolitical complexity is the Israel-Hamas war. With each side firmly rooted in its own stories of justice, survival and resistance, the present circumstances mark decades of conflict. The difficulty is seeing an end to this war that respects Israel’s security needs …

By Herman M. Lagon We gather in August to honor “Buwan ng Wika,” a month-long celebration of our native language, Filipino. It may be time, though, to rethink the extent of this festival. Why not make it “Buwan ng mga Wikang Filipino?” This significant shift could influence our respect for language in the nation and …

By Herman M. Lagon “What would Jesus do?” is a question that many of us ponder when faced with a difficult moral choice. This question is simple but deep, and it makes you think about what you can do, anchored on what is right, just, sound, and beautiful. But what happens when the self-proclaimed “Appointed …

By Herman M. Lagon It is easy to ignore the quiet acts of bravery around us in a society where heroes are sometimes portrayed as caped crusaders with superhuman abilities. The truth is that daily small, consistent acts of courage, integrity and service define heroism rather than only exceptional ability or grand gestures. As we …