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Portrait of CYNTHIA D. BALANA

CYNTHIA D. BALANA

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Linguistic gymnastics

Linguistic gymnastics

Effective communication is not about playing with words; it’s about conveying facts in a way that meets people’s need for information.

House of cards

House of cards

When people find themselves in tough situations, they often feel a surge of emotions that can drive a desire for revenge. It is not merely a threat but rather…

Strategic communications

Strategic communications

There should be an effective crisis communication plan for managing emergencies. Without a solid strategy in place, the government’s ability to control the…

Bataan Day

Bataan Day

‘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…

Bangsamoro education

Bangsamoro education

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…

True intentions

True intentions

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?

Dealing with the unknown

Dealing with the unknown

The silver lining is that countries reliant on specific sectors may diversify their economies to make them more resilient to future shocks.

Poor taste

Poor taste

Public officials should keep their fantasies and ambitions to themselves and act prudently while serving the people.

In the shadows of the EDSA revolt

In the shadows of the EDSA revolt

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.

Grandstanding

Grandstanding

What we need is real action that tackles the pressing issues we face every day. Let the military safeguard the West Philippine Sea.