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Background and Objective. Despite laws prohibiting the sale of pharmaceuticals outside licensed pharmacies, sari-sari stores continue to informally sell medicines, bridging access challenges especially in remote areas. The study explores the roles and perceptions of sari-sari stores as informal medicine providers. Methods. The study draws on ethnographic insights from key informant interviews wit…

Recommended Citation Contributors, Contributors (2020) "Contributors," Landas: Vol. 34: No. 2, Article 7. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol34/iss2/7

This article presents various points of similarities between Muslim and Catholic veneration of Mary, e.g., both regard her as pure, i.e., sinless and undefiled ( immaculata ); both depict her life to be fully devoted to the service of God; both regard the conception of her child Jesus to be miraculous, caused not by human agency but by the Spirit sent by God; both honor her above all women becaus…

This essay discusses the problem of the Galatians sliding back into slavery under the law, i.e., requiring Gentile converts to submit to the requirements of the Torah such as circumcision. Paul addresses this issue by motivating the churches he founded in Galatia to live righteously and to work “for the good of all” (Gal. 6:10). He inspires them to live moral lives by reminding them of important …

This paper explores Xavier Zubiri’s concept of "sentient intelligence," which distinguishes humans from animals. This intelligence arises from a psycho-organic process: the genetic growth of nerve cells, nervous system centralization, and an excess of short-axon neurons that structures the faculty of sensibility with a latent intelligence. Consequently, sentient intelligence enables humans to app…

This article recalls the heroic stance of Cardinal Clemens August von Galen, Bishop of Münster, against the Nazi regime’s extermination of people they considered genetically compromised, unproductive, or terminally ill. Von Galen’s courageous speeches and writings denouncing the Nazi program of eugenics should inspire Christians today to confront the evil of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Indee…

Recommended Citation Ramirez, Felipe Fruto Ll. (2020) "Editor's Preface," Landas: Vol. 34: No. 2, Article 1. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol34/iss2/1

This paper traces the evolution of catechesis in ancient Christianity, from early apostolic gatherings focused on Jesus's teachings to a highly structured Patristic catechumenate. This organized system involved rigorous doctrinal and moral formation, multiple scrutinies, Lenten preparation, and the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation during the Easter vigil. However, when Christianity becam…

To advance professionally, students must be prepared to navigate dynamic and contentious organizational environments by articulating their varied views, protecting their personal and professional intentions, anticipating challenges, and then fostering consensus. This paper addresses a high-stakes, multi-round immersive role-play simulation of a company merger in an undergraduate Organizational Be…

Most students lack awareness regarding the labor market outcomes for their chosen college majors. This study aims to answer what factors affect the career expectations of graduating students at Quezon City University and how these expectations align with the prevailing labor market situation. It employed descriptive, causal, and explanatory research using a sample of 108 respondents from fourth-y…

Recommended Citation Contributors, Contributors (2019) "Contributors," Landas: Vol. 33: No. 2, Article 8. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol33/iss2/8

The 500th anniversary of Philippine Christianity offers gratitude for the Spanish missionaries who introduced the faith, yet highlights the urgent need to nurture this heritage toward works of love and justice. As Moses Jarvis R. Catan’s essay suggests, the effective inculcation of Gospel values remains incomplete after five centuries. Facing modern challenges like secularization and declining fa…

Pope Francis’s principle that “realities are more important than ideas” highlights his inductive theological approach. As James H. Kroeger notes in his analysis of Evangelii Gaudium , this method mirrors Laudato Si’ , where Francis examines empirical scientific evidence before applying Gospel values. This approach centers on scrutinizing the “signs of the times”—a locus theologicus originating wi…

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines faces a rapidly accelerating HIV epidemic. According to James McTavish’s data from 1984 to 2019, cumulative infections reached 69,512, predominantly affecting males. While heterosexual contact previously dominated transmission, males who have sex with males (MSM)—particularly young men and adolescents—are now the highest-risk group. This shift is part…

Addressing the critical degradation of the global biosphere and ecosystems driven by relentless economic development, this paper offers a vital critique of modern ecological policies. While frameworks like those from the 1992 Earth Summit aimed to reconcile economic growth with environmental conservation and resource equity, Babor argues that these strategies remain fundamentally inadequate for p…

In a contemporary landscape increasingly defined by rampant individualism and a subsequent decline in social cohesion, this paper offers a compelling Confucian alternative to this self-centric ethos. By examining the Dizigui —a classical pedagogical poem centered on filial piety and ethical conduct—Bresciani highlights its successful implementation in Taiwan and China as a practical instrument fo…

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the reliance on digital platforms to broadcast liturgies and sacraments directly into homes and quarantine facilities, creating a profound theological dilemma. While the Catholic Church traditionally mandates physical presence for a sacrament to be considered valid and efficacious, this essay explores whether digital participation can hold genuine s…

Recommended Citation Ramirez, Felipe Fruto Ll. (2019) "Editor's Preface," Landas: Vol. 33: No. 2, Article 1. Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol33/iss2/1

Athlete development within collegiate sports communities requires informed decisions regarding the prioritization of coaching interventions and allocation of developmental resources. However, such decisions are frequently guided by experience and intuition, limiting opportunities for systematic and evidence-based decision-making. This study develops a mathematical decision-making framework for at…

Mixing of microcontroller unit (MCU) integrated circuits (ICs) during the final testing stage of semiconductor manufacturing can lead to material waste, production delays, and customer dissatisfaction. This issue often occurs when standard JEDEC Matrix Trays (JMTs) are reused without confirming that all ICs have been removed after testing, a process typically performed through manual inspection a…