David Aeron

Problem here, another problem there. Life would never be complete without one's own set of problems getting in the way. Minor setbacks can be resolved easily with the aid of someone or using the seeds of wisdom you have reaped along your journey. But the real catch here is, what about major inconveniences and impediments? Issues like political injustice, corruption, pollution, and the like are difficult to solve alone. That is where change starts to appear in the big picture. To straighten out tangled knots, change must be instilled. But for us, if hearing the word "change" is enough to make our insides tingle, it will surely turn our intestines upside down when we talk about its entire process. Sure, change is indeed scary and difficult. But let us consider the situation of those victims who are suffering at the abusive and unjust hands of their offenders. Will you raise your voice, take the situation into action, and let "change" turn the tables around, or wil...

“Which person is the one you look up to the most?" is a question that has been thrown at me a gazillion times already, but my answer would always contain the same person. "My mother." The reason why is simple. Ever since I was an innocent child, my mother has been my mentor, number one supporter, best friend, cook, guidance counselor, seamstress, alarm clock, refuge, superhero and most especially, my anchor. She defined the word "love" in a million little ways I cannot imagine.  She taught me when and how to trust people and how to stand on my own two feet. She also enlightened me with principles and ethics I still observe to this day, opened my eyes, and gave me a glimpse of the various faces our world has, how it truly works, and its realities. She molded me to always find the beauty in any state or position I come across; to become adept in every situation, may it be easy or difficult to surpass through, for life has its own bumps and hills; it will not alwa...

In the year 1903, when the Republic of the Philippines was still recovering from the aftermath of the Philippine Revolution and Philippine Insurrection, local workers and laborers finally saw the light of day thanks to the  Union Obrera Democratica de Filipina , the Philippines' first labor organization. The aforementioned group was led by Isabelo de los Reyes, who was born in the Heritage City of Vigan and is remembered as the father of the Philippine labor movement as well as the father of Filipino socialism. Through  Don Belong 's efforts, the country had its first Labor Day celebration, and the rest is history. Labor Day is commemorated annually in our country to celebrate the contributions and hardships of Filipino workers and laborers all around the world. Job fairs, concerts, activities, and celebrations alike are done and conducted around the nation every May 1st, but are these measures undertaken by the government enough to combat economic abuse and discriminatio...