Living in the time of turmoil

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 11/06/2016

Amid the spate of horrendous killings taking place in our much-loved country, the weekend brought in another devastating news: Mayor Rolando Espinosa of Albuera, Leyte, who in August, surrendered after being publicly linked to the drug trade,…

The Big Day

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/30/2016

Have you watched the riveting film “Before The Flood”? It premiered yesterday, October 30, and is aired on the National Geographic Channel starting October 30 until November 6 in 171 countries and 45 languages. With this documentary,…

The non-negotiable right to health

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/23/2016

Health is wealth — an old adage that rings true for all generations. However, not a few realize its full meaning when illness strikes. It is amazing that each part of our body works in perfect synchronicity…

The fate of our fish

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/16/2016

We all agree that fish is a very important source of food for us and marine resources. It is a major provider of livelihood and economic and recreational opportunities for millions, apart from its nutritional benefits. But…

Where are we going?

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/09/2016

The thought of losing one’s parents who are aging or suffering from the ravages of ailment makes one ensure that moments with them are very special. Through little ways from our heart, we want them to feel…

Advocacy and Democracy

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/02/2016

  A colleague from another country with an iron fist rule said to me, years back, that she envies us, advocates in the Philippines. She was excited about the work of civil society organizations when we shared…

Crisis as opportunity for mainstreaming ecological waste management

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 09/25/2016

Mindfully Greenie For the Cebu City residents affected by the garbage crisis, the bigger concern to be resolved is not whether Inayawan “landfill” should be closed. The resolution of this crisis hinges on taking on responsibility not…

Transparency in ocean governance

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 09/18/2016

Last week, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) — Artisanal Fisherfolk Sectoral Council spearheaded a consultation in Cebu City on the theme, “Effective Management of Tañon Strait as a Common Fishing Ground of a Cluster of Municipalities/Cities of…

The road to zero waste

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 09/04/2016

The stench emanating from the Inayawan landfill is Page One news again. Students wore masks in their classrooms as the odor was unbearable. Cebu Daily News reported that the city is now being investigated for violations of…

Shaping the Hearts and Minds of Everyday Heroes

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/28/2016

Being the last Monday of August, today, August 29, is commemorated as National Heroes Day. It is a public holiday to afford each citizen the opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon what our national heroes like Rizal,…

Engaging with constituents

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/21/2016

DENR Secretary Gina Lopez hit the ground running by meeting the agency officials together with the civil society leaders upon assuming her post. This was a first in the history of the department and was widely lauded.…

Then and now

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/14/2016

Any news about Inayawan landfill — whether about it operating beyond its carrying capacity, its closure or re-opening — makes me sigh, because of countless opportunities lost through the decades of inaction and apathy. Inayawan is symbolic…

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