There should be an effective crisis communication plan for managing emergencies. Without a solid strategy in place, the government’s ability to control the…
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
‘War is ugly and evil,’ she used to tell me. She recounted that while she was still young and unaware of the broader context, the stories from her family and…
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
The statistics on the BARMM learners are disheartening, if not heartbreaking. The numbers not only highlight a dire health crisis but set the stage for a…
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
How many other Mr. Yins and Joseph Sys are there, hiding in plain sight and operating under the radar while Filipinos remain oblivious to their true identities?
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
The silver lining is that countries reliant on specific sectors may diversify their economies to make them more resilient to future shocks.
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
Public officials should keep their fantasies and ambitions to themselves and act prudently while serving the people.
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
As in the saga of every revolution, it’s often the brave and noble who lay down their lives, and it is the unscrupulous and dishonorable who seize the spoils.
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
What we need is real action that tackles the pressing issues we face every day. Let the military safeguard the West Philippine Sea.
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
Transparency is tied to public trust and the attainment of justice. True justice demands more than mere procedural correctness.
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
It’s pretty easy to anticipate which impeachment complaints will be dismissed and which ones may successfully reach the Senate for trial in July last year.
CYNTHIA D. BALANA · · 2 min read
