The 2024 Functional Literacy Report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) paints a sobering picture: almost 19 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are now classified as functionally illiterate, including over 5.5 million junior and senior high school graduates who technically finished school—but cannot fully understand or apply what they read. This is more than … Continue reading A Wake Up Call for Philippine Education and the Future of Our Nation
In today’s culture, there’s this growing trend called manifesting. You’ve probably seen it on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram: “Speak it into existence!” or “The universe will give it back if you believe hard enough.” It sounds empowering, even spiritual. I get why people are drawn to it. But here’s the thing: Manifesting is not biblical.It … Continue reading Why you should not practice “Manifesting”
We’ve all heard it before: “You can be anything you want to be.” It’s plastered on motivational posters, echoed in commencement speeches, and shouted by well-meaning mentors. Don’t get me wrong—I love encouraging people to aim high and pursue excellence. But the older I get, and the more I reflect on what the Bible says … Continue reading You Can’t Be Anything You Want—But You Can Be Who God Made You to Be
