

From My Lens: Exploring an uncolonized modern Philippines through pre-colonial roots in ‘The Kingdom’
Screengrab from The Kingdom YouTube trailer. Starring Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual For many Filipino families, Christmas isn’t complete...

Marjorie Lumapas
Jan 11


Five ways new year’s resolutions help you reflect, grow, and succeed
Why do people keep making New Year’s resolutions every year, even when they often fall short of achieving them? Is it still a good idea...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jan 7


Building a sustainable future for the Philippines inspired by the technological progress of China
What lessons can the Philippines draw from the journey of a technological powerhouse like China—particularly from its achievements over...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jan 1


From My Lens: Lucky practices Filipinos follow for the New Year
Who doesn’t want to feel lucky as the New Year rolls in? Just like making New Year’s resolutions to upgrade to a version 2.0 of...

Marjorie Lumapas
Dec 28, 2024


Biodiversity and heritage in every Philippine polymer banknote
Images courtesy of Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas What makes the new Philippine polymer banknotes smarter, cleaner, and stronger than their...

Neil Gregori Garen
Dec 25, 2024


Sa isang kisapmata
Sa loob ng halos limang taon na naging kami. Wala akong ibang ginawa kundi mahalin at itrato siyang isa sa pinakamahalagang babae sa...

Ronjo Cayetano
Dec 23, 2024


Kulang sa pagiging kompleto
Dali-dali kong sinuot ang aking sapatos at habang tinatalian ko ang buhok kahit hindi pa ako nakasusuklay‚ saglit kong nasulyapan ang...

Nerelyn Fabro
Dec 22, 2024


Exploring opportunities in Philippine modernization through China’s experience
One of China's bullet trains. Photo by Dongjie Chen What lessons can the Philippine government learn from China's rapid growth to...

Neil Gregori Garen
Dec 21, 2024


The Broken Bond
The sun visibly rises when the morning comes at quarter to 6. I had to sip silently on the edge of the mug filled with hot coffee while...

Colin Cris Celestial
Dec 16, 2024


Alaga ni Michael
Hinagis ni Michael ang karne ng manok sa isang kulungan. Kinain naman ito ng kaniyang alaga na si Andeng — na tila ba gutom na gutom...

Nerelyn Fabro
Dec 16, 2024


Huli na ang lahat
Habang lumilipas ang panahon hindi ko namamalayang masiyado na akong naka-focus sa pangarap ko. Kaya maging ang sarili ko ay napabayaan...

Ronjo Cayetano
Dec 15, 2024


Discover how your 13th month pay and bonus can do more through investments
Do you have extra money after cutting back on Christmas parties and gift-giving? Are you looking to start the new year with better...

Neil Gregori Garen
Dec 14, 2024


Shadows of Memory
After embracing and genuinely exchanging smiles with each other, I suddenly notice a disturbing scene happening near our side. I saw one...

Colin Cris Celestial
Dec 10, 2024


Ligtas ka Sa’kin
Ako ang hangin na hahaplos sa’yong lungkot‚ Ang mainit na yakap sa madilim mong takot‚ Ako ang buwan sa napupundi mong liwanag‚ At ang...

Nerelyn Fabro
Dec 9, 2024


ASEAN-China trade: a recipe for mutual benefits and a side of prosperity
Do you believe that God created the world, and everything else is made in China? What makes a country the ultimate trading partner, and...

Neil Gregori Garen
Dec 8, 2024