Every nation struggles with the problem of illegal drug use. The related crime issues, such as robberies and burglaries for money to buy drugs is important. But civil societies all try to come up with a solution to keep people from killing themselves from illegal drugs.

The intensity of the 2022 presidential campaign is amazing, breathtaking even, considering the voting is six months away. However, I have the highest regard for the sentiments of anyone willing to drive their car/truck/tricycle in support of their candidate when gasoline is P62 per liter. That is dedication.

Our teachers tell us that Filipino politics is rooted in what people say at the dinner table. However, most families now forbid talks of politics because of the presumption that it will be uncomfortable. However, political discussions are necessary, especially today. And contrary to popular belief, they don’t always have to be heated.

“Why do you think it’s important for society to allow trans women to enter the Miss South Africa competition?” This was a question in the 2021 Miss South Africa pageant, and Zimi Mabunzi’s viral answer blew me away.

My grandfather was born in 1886. At that time 72 percent of humanity lived in “extreme poverty.” In “Relative Poverty” —85 percent—were those who “from the social perspective have a much lower living standard compared to the economic standards of the surrounding population. This is a measure of income inequality.”

Today we podcast a conversation with Mr. Amar Babu, who heads the business of Lenovo Group Limited in the overall Asia Pacific region, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Asean, Australia, New Zealand, and India / South Asia.

Mr. Amar Babu spoke to BusinessMirror Special Projects Editor Anne Ruth de la Cruz about his journey with Lenovo and the technology firm’s business before and during the pandemic as well as its plans for the future.

IT has been easy not to talk about the Philippine stock market for months. In 2021, the range is basically between 7,200 and 6,400 (on a monthly basis) for about a 10 to 12 percent range. There has been some volatility.