It may seem so broad but governance can be compared to a sport or game, like football for instance. I had this perspective a couple of days ago when I tried to understand how immersed and supportive Americans are into sports. 9 out of 10 people I've talked to would either be interested in the … Continue reading American Sports Culture: Governance as a Game where everyone is a Player

Seeing houses and buildings every day of my stay in the United States is kinda #overwhelming. Having experienced living in an suburban jungle for almost a month now made me very anxious to see the outside, the rural side of Ohio, where population is less and green space is bigger.  But my experience exceeded my … Continue reading A taste of the countryside: Ohio has a bit of everything

"True public safety requires a collaboration between law enforcement and the community." - Betsy Hodges Public safety and security which in simple terms is keeping communities safe has been one of the important services that all governments provide. Most often, a department is assigned to this task, which may include the police, fire fighting, EMS … Continue reading Public Safety and Security: An encompassing priority for all governments

As what Kuya Kim, a Filipino TV personality and host, always say, "Ang buhay ay weather weather lang (Life is like the weather)", I would probably agree, weather is so unpredictable, as well as one's mood. But we will not talk about life or the weather, but we'll talk about volunteerism. This day is a … Continue reading Friends of UA and the Snow

It has been quite interesting that the capital of the State of Ohio, the City of Columbus, is not as popular as other capital cities in the United States, considering that it is one of the fastest growing economy in the region.  Understanding this matter based on various perspectives and its heirarchy of collaboration, Mike … Continue reading Heirarchy of collaboration, the Columbus Way

It has been a week since I began my journey as a Professional Fellow at the City of Upper Arlington in Ohio. Although the jet lag already faded and I became acclimatized with my new environment, this experience still feels surreal. My week was filled with noteworthy activities including those within and outside the city. … Continue reading Exploring Upper Arlington

I was just browsing the internet when I saw this important announcement from a social media site with a title “Application now open for YSEALI Fall Cohort 2017” I think by February this year. A buzzer beater, I submitted my application just a few minutes before the deadline as I was still unsure if I … Continue reading Preface to an Experience of a Lifetime