

Why Sa Pa, Vietnam is the soulful escape missing from your travel list
When did travel last feel like a release, not just another rush? Could there still be a place that invites you to breathe deeper and move...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jun 22, 2025


A rain of emotions: 5 moments that made the Ulan film unforgettable
Rain is more than water falling from the sky. It quietly witnesses heartbreaks, new beginnings, and silent thoughts. In every drop, it...

Ronjo Cayetano
Jun 10, 2025


When earth moves
The shaking woke Jeremy again. Frames rattled, his lamp flickered. “Another quake?” he mumbled, sitting up. His mother rushed in, pale...

Nerelyn Fabro
May 30, 2025


The long road of the Philippine flag from struggle to sovereignty
Do you still remember the lessons from school about why we mark May 28 to June 12 as National Flag Days? Or have you ever looked closely...

Neil Gregori Garen
May 29, 2025


Lost in the city - a tragic fiction about earthquake
Just another typical day for me—repeating the same routine every day. Home to work, work to home, nothing ever changes. This is my life...

Ronjo Cayetano
May 23, 2025


The overlooked threat of fatigue driving every motorist should know
Have you ever driven home feeling so heavy with your eyes struggling to stay open? Or pushed through a long trip believing that arriving...

Neil Gregori Garen
May 22, 2025


Proverbs with a purpose: Filipino sayings that shape our values
In the Philippines, wisdom isn’t just found in books — it echoes in everyday conversations, passed down from elders, teachers, and even...

Nerelyn Fabro
May 17, 2025


Guiding 1.4 billion believers: Five complex challenges for Pope Leo XIV’s leadership
How does one lead a 2,000-year-old institution in a rapidly changing, often skeptical world? What happens when spiritual authority meets...

Neil Gregori Garen
May 15, 2025


Your daily route might be on streets named after Filipino leaders
Every three years, whether during midterm or presidential elections, Filipinos return to their designated voting precincts to exercise...

Marjorie Lumapas
May 7, 2025


Old beliefs, new times: Filipino superstitions that still puzzle our lives
In the Filipino community, some traditions continue to influence daily life—no matter how unusual they may seem. Being told not to take a...

Colin Cris Celestial
Apr 26, 2025


Pope Francis’ role in shaping world affairs
Can a leader without a conventional political title still shape global diplomacy? Can the Vatican, a place of faith, influence world...

Neil Gregori Garen
Apr 25, 2025


Why Nora Aunor’s story continues to shape dreamers today
Before the rise of social media stardom, there was a young girl from Iriga City who dreamed of singing. That girl was Nora Aunor. She...

Sofia Paco
Apr 17, 2025


The special journey
A reflective piece of a difficult journey to remember. The heat of the sun's rays touched my skin while I was struggling to breathe. The...

Colin Cris Celestial
Apr 17, 2025


Five reasons why you should consider watching When Life Gives You Tangerines
Life doesn’t always go as planned. There are moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart—when challenges pile up and misfortune...

Ronjo Cayetano
Apr 12, 2025


Faith, fun and flavor meet in the Filipino Holy Week escape
What does a nation do when its streets fall silent, and the usual hustle gives way to reflection? How does a predominantly Catholic...

Neil Gregori Garen
Apr 11, 2025

