In cooperative: When one rises, we rise together
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Solidarity as the Strength of Cooperative Life Introduction: Collective Progress Through Unity The essence of cooperative life lies in the belief that progress is shared ...
Resilience and remembrance: The Cordillera’s journey of identity and survival
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. The Founding Day: A Celebration of Identity On July 15, 2026, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) celebrated its 39th Founding Anniversary, a day that rekindled ...
How does eating affect the environment?
By Penelope A. Domogo, MD July is our Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para Sa Lahat! Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, ating pangalagaan!”. PPAN ...
A General Reflections from the 2026 World Council Credit Union Conference
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Waves of Change: Lessons for Cooperative Resilience and Growth Introduction: Global Lessons, Local Relevance The 2026 World Council Credit Union Conference in Australia brought together ...
Double jeopardy
By Penelope A. Domogo, MD We currently face a double challenge: we are eating much more while moving much less. Consider this. In the recent past, meaning less than 50 ...
How the Cooperative Principles are Followed, Obeyed, and Implemented
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. From Ideals to Action in Cooperative Life Introduction: From Ideals to Action Cooperatives are not ordinary organizations. They are built on seven internationally recognized principles ...
Thapelo on Apartheid
By By Mario O. Sopena Racial segregation had existed in South Africa long before the twentieth century, but it became official government policy in 1948. Thapelo explained it with the ...
Cooperative Identity Preserving Values, Empowering Communities
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. 1. Introduction Cooperative identity is the essence of what makes cooperatives distinct from other organizations. It is not merely a label but a living framework ...
A soft start
By Shawn Marc B. Carreon Towards the day at the end of dawn, Clouds began to surface the sky, As if it holds its breath for the world alone, Sounds ...
Why BetterHelp is a Risk to Our Collective Mental Health
Written by Rob Pintwala, Founder @ First Session Last updated on: Jun 01, 2026 The world’s largest online therapy platform is a juggernaut. BetterHelp’s proliferation across every conceivable marketing medium ...
Time management: Games and strategies to help
Medically reviewed by April Justice, LICSW Updated April 21st, 2026 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Time management games can help people improve productivity at work and school, as well as manage ...
Resilience through generations: The Cordilleran way of thriving together
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Introduction: Resilience as a Cultural and Legal Concept Resilience is often described as the ability to withstand adversity and recover from challenges. In the Cordilleran ...
How sound financial advice can enhance emotional health
Medically reviewed by Corey Pitts, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS Updated April 10th, 2026 by BetterHelp Editorial Team According to a 2025 survey, more than 70% of Americans state that they ...
Beyond Profit: The Social Responsibility of Cooperatives
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Introduction: Cooperatives as More Than Economic Enterprises Cooperatives are often seen as economic organizations—entities formed to pool resources, generate income, and provide services to their ...
Cooperatives thrive when members drive
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Introduction: The Heartbeat of a Cooperative A cooperative is not just another business model. It is a community-driven enterprise built on trust, shared responsibility, and ...
Raising independent teenagers: How to let go while staying connected
Medically reviewed by Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated June 17th, 2026 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Raising independent teenagers means helping your child build confidence, accountability, and decision-making skills while still offering ...
Transparency as power: Why reports and social audits strengthen cooperatives
By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Introduction: Transparency as a Pillar of Cooperative Governance Transparency is more than a procedural requirement in cooperatives—it is the lifeblood of trust, accountability, and sustainability ...
