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The BRT debate

by Ian Manticajon - April 20, 2024 - 12:00am

On Wednesday, the Cebu City Council urged the National Economic and Development Authority and the Department of Transportation to temporarily suspend civil works related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's Packages...

Shift to asynchronous learning: a quick fix

by Ian Manticajon - April 16, 2024 - 12:00am

Shifting to asynchronous learning mode during crises does a disservice to our youth.

Public officials and social media

by Ian Manticajon - April 9, 2024 - 12:00am

The FREEMAN carried a story the other day about a Department of Tourism undersecretary, who is also a lawyer, drawing criticism for her social media post.

Chocolate Hills controversy: The lost culture of stewardship

by Ian Manticajon - March 16, 2024 - 12:00am

In tackling this controversy on the construction and operation of a resort within the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, it’s quite puzzling that the local government in Bohol, particularly the provincial government,...

Opposition to the CBRT: A curious case

by Ian Manticajon - March 9, 2024 - 12:00am

There is something odd about the seemingly coordinated opposition of local politicians against the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit.

Teacher shortages and AI advancements: a paradox

by Ian Manticajon - March 5, 2024 - 12:00am

The news published yesterday by The Philippine STAR states that the United Nations has issued a global alert over a shortage of teachers, especially at the secondary level.

NMP's mandate and the need to redefine museum engagement

by Ian Manticajon - March 2, 2024 - 12:00am

The current controversy surrounding the pulpit panels from the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Patrocinio de Maria Santisima in Boljoon, now in the possession of the National Museum of the Philippinesighlights the NMP’s...

On cultural accountability: The stolen panels of Boljoon

by Ian Manticajon - February 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Rappler, through Cebu-based journalist and tech publisher Max Limpag, first broke the news about the resurfacing at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) of the religious panels stolen from the church in Boljoon,...

Catmon fiesta: personal notes and synodal greetings

by Ian Manticajon - February 10, 2024 - 12:00am

Allow me to extend my happy fiesta greetings to my hometown, Catmon, Cebu. Today, February 10, the town celebrates its 189th Annual Fiesta under the theme “Ang sinodohanong Pagpanaw sa atong Simbahan uban sa...

Tackling urban housing insecurity in Cebu

by Ian Manticajon - February 6, 2024 - 12:00am

The headline in yesterday's paper featured news about a directive from Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia to members of homeowner associations occupying lots owned by the Cebu Provincial Government in Cebu City.

‘Snakes and leaders’

by Ian Manticajon - February 3, 2024 - 12:00am

Bear with me for the play on words in the title, obviously a reference to the popular childhood game of 'Snakes and Ladders.’

Weathering the festivities

by Ian Manticajon - January 23, 2024 - 12:00am

There's a reason why large outdoor religious and cultural events in the country are held in January.

2024: A year of reimagining

by Ian Manticajon - January 3, 2024 - 12:00am

Allow me to kick off 2024 with some 'unconventional' thoughts about what lies ahead.

Christmas spirit of discernment and truth-seeking

by Ian Manticajon - December 23, 2023 - 12:00am

First off, I wish to extend a Merry Christmas greeting to our dear readers of The FREEMAN! For today's column, I wish to discuss the Christmas spirit of discernment and truth-seeking, particularly amidst the pervasive...

Fiscal sleepwalking

by Ian Manticajon - December 19, 2023 - 12:00am

The proposed ?100-billion budget of the Cebu City government has been met with heavy criticism.

PISA results and education's crisis of credibility

by Ian Manticajon - December 12, 2023 - 12:00am

A nation’s development starts with its educational system.

A year later post-pandemic, what we've learned and what stays

by Ian Manticajon - December 2, 2023 - 12:00am

he last time I wrote about COVID-19 was exactly a year ago this week. I was then attending a national summit on access to justice organized by the Supreme Court with over 200 delegates.

Not a handful

by Ian Manticajon - November 28, 2023 - 12:00am

I became an activist in college during the early to mid-1990s, a period I consider “unfortunate” for student activism.

Modern jeep, old ways

by Ian Manticajon - November 18, 2023 - 12:00am

One of my pet peeves as a driver these days is the “modern jeep”.

FLAG’s half a century of service for human rights and justice

by Ian Manticajon - October 24, 2023 - 12:00am

Last 21 October marked a significant milestone for the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) as they kicked off their 50th year, leading up to their golden anniversary on October 21, 2024. As a FLAG member since, if...

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