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The enduring lessons I learned from teaching

by Jose Claro - January 15, 2013 - 12:00am

2013 marks a new beginning in my career.

Remember the love of a teacher this Christmas

by Jose Claro - December 25, 2012 - 12:00am

At gunpoint, would your teacher offer his/her life for your sake?

Here comes the new generation of solutionaries

by Jose Claro - December 11, 2012 - 12:00am

I don’t care about politics.”

The perfect man to teach democracy to our youth

by Jose Claro - December 4, 2012 - 12:00am

When history teachers discuss systems of government, they begin by introducing to the class the founding fathers of each type of government.

Are the Filipinos ready to dream with their government?

by Jose Claro - November 27, 2012 - 12:00am

A simplified version of a philosopher’s discourse tells of the following story.

The problem with English-speaking Filipinos

by Jose Claro - November 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Pardon the irony, but if there’s one trait Filipinos are proud of as a people, it is their capacity to speak a foreign language.

How to stop bullying

by Jose Claro - November 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Alex is a 12-year-old boy who is the subject of the American documentary Bully.

MindaNOW and peace

by Jose Claro - October 30, 2012 - 12:00am

These past few weeks, the Jesuits have been attacked by a college paper that has unwittingly transformed the RH bill issue into a petty cyberwar among the students of Ateneo and the University of Santo Tomas.

A mind-moving museum

by Jose Claro - August 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Last summer, during my visit to the glorious and majestic Vatican Museum, I was disappointed to hear our tour guide inform us that our trip would only focus on the highlights.

A new light shines in the South

by Jose Claro - July 10, 2012 - 12:00am

What do places like Katipunan, Greenhills, and Diliman have in common?

When I met my school's patron saint

by Jose Claro - June 19, 2012 - 12:00am

Ron Darvin, my very first college teacher, couldn’t have expressed it more beautifully:

The teacher as the true public servant

by Jose Claro - May 29, 2012 - 12:00am

A few weeks before Kaya Natin’s lead convenor Harvey Que took the witness stand, his ally, former Isabela Governor Grace Padaca, remarked: “Sa gobyerno, ang daming rekititos at kuskos balungos pero sa...

Some lessons for the Class of 2012

by Jose Claro - May 1, 2012 - 12:00am

Greek philosopher Plato once taught, “there are three classes of men: lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.”

TEDx has arrived!

by Jose Claro - March 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Tradition Built on Innovation.”

Painting Christ's love

by Jose Claro - February 28, 2012 - 12:00am

For many years now, Catholic schools in the country have required students to join outreach activities.

A love affair between a woman and her husband's best friend

by Jose Claro - February 14, 2012 - 12:00am

She wants him to want her/He wants her to want him/To get him to want her/she pretends she wants him/To get her to want him/he pretends he wants her/ — a perfect contract — Ronald Laing, Knots

Teenage wasteland

by Jose Claro - January 31, 2012 - 12:00am

When one hears about teenage gangs and fraternities in the news, we might imagine ultra-rebellious and extra-aggressive teens whose lives consist of figuring in brawls and intimidating other people into submiss...

Empowering children: It's all in the mind

by Jose Claro - January 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Go home and plant camote,” is the most infamous line connected to Filipino teachers in anecdotes and movies.

Where happiness strikes

by Jose Claro - December 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Ngunit kahit na anong mangyari, ang pag-ibig sana’y maghari.

A teacher for an archbishop

by Jose Claro - December 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Last night, many people were eager witnesses to the installation of the new Archbishop of Manila, Rev. Chito Tagle.

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