This article explores the dichotomy between individual hopes for personal gain and the fading collective hope for a brighter future for communities and nations. It features the hopes of a retiring guidance counselor and insights from political scientist Hansley Juliano, highlighting the resilience of individuals fighting for social justice amidst challenging circumstances.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.“I hope that I use my time wisely as a new retiree,” said M., when asked what her hope was for 2025. She spent her best years as a guidance counselor at a private school in Quezon City. “I hope to practice mindfulness by decluttering my space, gardening, and journaling.” In the light of the myriad ofamong our students, her comment betrays the pressure counselors are under as well.
I asked two political scientists if they had high hopes for the coming year. Hansley Juliano, who is currently working for his PhD from Nagoya University, said: “Personally, my hope lies in my engagement with my students and the organizations and advocates who still persist in fighting for our rights and necessary policies even in hostile situations.
Essentially a warning that things will get worse before they get better, the midterm elections will most likely be violent. People buzz about “.” The opposition, while not completely dead, is in survival mode. Does this mean that democracy itself is in survival mode? Evidences from the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia force us conclude this. One gleans a hint of spiritedness in Aguirre’s words, though, perhaps fueled by inside information of what is going on in the opposition.
…. Identify corruption and codependency as another form of sin to the nation. Invest in quality and critical education instead of making people remain ignorant. Make education and healthy lifestyle with integrity a priority as a national value.”
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