It's disheartening to see that despite the advancements in technology and access to information, many Filipinos continue to struggle in finding solutions to long-standing issues. It begs the question, is the problem within ourselves? Are we lacking the ingenuity, resourcefulness, or determination to address these challenges? In a world where knowledge is at our fingertips, ignorance becomes a conscious choice.

It's a sobering realization that perhaps the barrier to progress lies not in external factors, but in our own mindsets and actions. It's time for us to take a hard look at ourselves and acknowledge our role in perpetuating these problems. Only then can we start on the path towards finding sustainable solutions and creating a better future for ourselves and our country. Let's strive to break free from the cycle of ignorance and apathy, and empower ourselves to be the catalysts for change that our society desperately needs.

Arsenio Antonio
ECPP European Community Projects Philippines (German Community)