Death By the Hands of Another is Not the Answer

         We all make mistakes; That’s what makes us human. And it is our inherent and inviolable dignity that enables us to flourish, in spite of our fallen humanity. Taking someone else’s life as a price for an error will not serve as a cure to creating a better society nor can […]

Human Life Should Not Be Discarded At Will

How can one justify punishment? Whenever I experienced punishment from my parents, I always understood it as a lesson for my mistake. It taught me not to commit my mistake again, and made me strive to do better. Whenever I was given time to reflect on what I had done, I was encouraged to improve […]

Two Wrongs Don’t Make One Right

          Recently, conversations have resurfaced regarding the reimposition of the death penalty in the Philippines. I’m not the most politically engaged person, nor am I a math expert, but I do know that justice isn’t served by putting two wrongs together to make one right. When it comes to criminal acts […]

Looking for the Best Summer Ever?

  The best summer is what you make it! And with WYA, that’s a guarantee. Looking for a way to impact the lives of young kids? Curious to hear about a curriculum rooted in a strong sense of self? Register for a slot at the Human Dignity Curriculum Open House! If you’re a newly Certified […]

On Capital Punishment

“Even the very wise cannot see all ends” – J.R.R Tolkien           As a young boy, I have always been fond of the works of J.R.R Tolkien. Stories of adventure, glory, and chivalry have never failed to pique my interest. I always felt that his writings, specifically the Lord of the […]

A Pledge Greater than Anything Else

Last May 5, 2021, the WYA PAREF Woodrose Chapter accomplished the outreach activity that included the participation of the members, which was all planned and implemented in an online setup. All proceeds went to the beneficiaries: 24 families of a remote area in San Pedro, Laguna, and the Parian Elementary School in Guinobatan, Bicol. Every […]

Our Freedom For Others

In the world we live in today, excellence is considered to be the quintessential aspect of an individual and it can be found in a number of things such as our occupation, grades, income, appearance and so many more. In a way, we were able to achieve these aspects of excellence since we had the […]

Are We Aware of the Health of Our Mothers?

A mother’s role in a child’s life is crucial as she cares for them, looks after them, and educates them. She contributes a lot to the lives of her children. A healthy mother gives birth to a healthy child, so that child can participate in the future of a country. But when a mother dies […]

Meditations on Manila: The Need for Sustainable Development

If you have ever been to Manila, you will walk away with the impression that it is a city teeming – seemingly even bursting – with life. More than seven billion people in the world, and I am never more aware of this than during my pre-pandemic daily commute: crammed shoulder to shoulder with crowds, […]

Stories of Solidarity from WYAAP: The Socially Distant Helping Hands

This time around last year, the COVID-19 pandemic drove much of the world into a lockdown. Life as we knew it has not been the same since then. But while the world continues to struggle against the pandemic, we are not trying to survive this crisis alone. Despite the pandemic—or because of it—we have reached […]