Universalis Perspectives

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Universalis Perspectives: The cooperation option

We have been warned by scientists about climate change and global warming years ago, and the Philippines has been experiencing these changes since the last decade. However, what makes 2023 different from the previous years is the reality that one of the serious effects of global warming and climate change...

Monday, 27 February 2023

Universalis Perspectives: Caution

In the recent years, online shopping and delivery have already cemented their place within the gift-giving culture of most Filipinos especially during holidays and other celebrations. However, as the global economy re-opens, the e-commerce space worldwide has been experiencing several stress and issues ranging from massive layoffs of employees as...

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Universalis Perspectives: New fears, renewed optimism

Aside from resilience, Filipinos are known for their optimism every new year. If one will notice, the annual December surveys show that high percentage of Filipinos usually looks forward for a better, comfortable life in the upcoming year. In fact, with the reopening of the economy and assumption of new...

Monday, 15 August 2022

Universalis Perspectives: Moving forward

“The state of the nation is sound,” this is how President Bongbong Marcos ended his first State of the Nation Address last 25 July 2022. After garnering an overwhelming vote of 31 million during the May 9 elections, the newly inaugurated President outlined his plans and vision for the post-pandemic...

Friday, 22 April 2022

Universalis Perspectives: Does size matter?

As the pandemic storm continuously subsides in the Philippines, the government has gradually relaxed restrictions on people’s gatherings. This gradual lifting of mobility restrictions has enabled various politicians to demonstrate the strength of their candidature through campaign rallies and caravans. With less than a month left before the national elections,...

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Universalis Perspectives: We can’t wait forever

After years of deliberation and debate, the Senate passed on Third Reading the controversial vape bill opposed by medical and healthcare advocates in the country last December 2021. This month, bicameral ratification is expected to take place between the Senate and House of Representatives before forwarding the final version of...

Wednesday, 5 January 2022

Universalis Perspectives: CSR is beyond charity works

With 40% of the Filipino population at the end of 2021 are already fully vaccinated, the government was able to uphold its promise of a better Christmas for Filipinos. However, while the economy is gradually recovering from the effects of the pandemic, another tragedy struck the Philippines recently claiming hundreds...

Monday, 20 September 2021

Universalis Perspectives: Looking at the wrong direction

Throughout history, great power competition has defined the emergence and resolution of various international issues that disrupted human civilizations. Examples include the competition between Spain and Portugal to obtain more lands and colonies outside Europe…

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Universalis Perspectives: Energy security and post-pandemic recovery

As the world continues to battle the pandemic on its second year, global economic recovery still remains as a handful task for world leaders. With the approaching stabilization of vaccine supply for the global population, states are now gearing up to open their economies and recover from the recession inflicted...

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Universalis Perspectives: Youth vote and politics – bridging expectations and realities

As early as April this year, several clamors from supporters were reported as they convince various political personalities to vouch for presidency.