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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Silver linings
Last October 1-8, 2021, the Commission on Elections accommodated thousands of candidacy applications submitted by several aspirants coming from traditional political families, civil society leaders, entertainment industry, and the marginalized sector aiming to land on national and local electoral positions. As of this writing, a total of 97 presidential hopefuls...
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…
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...
