Artificial intelligence is becoming a familiar part of college life. Students can now use AI tools to explain difficult lessons, brainstorm ideas, summarize readings, improve writing, create study materials, and assist with research. With these tools becoming easier to access, AI is changing how students approach academic work.   But having access to AI also raises an important question: When does using AI become helpful, and when does it become a shortcut?   The Commission on Higher Education has recognized the growing role of artificial intelligence in higher education. In September 2026, CHED issued guidelines promoting responsible and human-centered AI...

Finding work after graduation is often presented as the beginning of a stable career, but the transition from school to employment is rarely straightforward. For many Filipinos, entering the workforce involves balancing career goals with the availability of jobs, expected income, and the rising cost of everyday life.   In July 2026, the Philippines had an estimated 52.36 million people in the labor force, with around 3.14 million unemployed, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The unemployment rate stood at 6.0%, showing that millions of Filipinos continued to experience difficulty finding work.    For fresh graduates, this environment can...

School safety should not end at the school gate.   For years, discussions about keeping students safe have focused mainly on physical security: guards, fences, emergency drills, security cameras, and controlled entrances. These measures remain important, but they are no longer enough. Students now spend a significant part of their lives in digital spaces, and schools must recognize that what happens online can affect what happens in the classroom.   The Department of Education's planned School Digital Safety Campaign is a step toward addressing this reality. The campaign will provide learners, parents, and teachers with guidance on cyberbullying, online harassment,...

For thousands of Filipino students, passing an entrance or licensure examination can determine what comes next: admission to a university, a professional license, a first job, or even a new career. Behind this high-stakes process is a growing industry that deserves attention as part of the country’s education and business landscape.   Review centers are known to support examinees preparing for the UPCAT, professional licensure examinations, and the Bar. Yet the industry's place in the regulatory framework remains unclear.   Simply because their services are connected to education does not mean that they are degree-granting institutions. As discussed in a...

For centuries, the world has seen drastic developments and out-of-this-world innovations. Things have become so accessible that people can now snap their fingers to bring solutions to almost any need. Yet, these innovations have brought a lasting effect that, upon reflection, has pushed our supposedly advanced outlook backward. This is not because we have decided to ignore the roots of our dilemmas, but seemingly because, in the most Filipino way, being challenged or weak is viewed as a liability—a price that one simply cannot afford to pay.   In Filipino culture, where one is expected to be prim and proper...