

Commemorating history through harmony: Yellow River–Butterfly Lovers Concerto
How does music carry the weight of memory across generations? How can a melody both recall the shadows of the past and illuminate the...

Neil Gregori Garen
Sep 12


Uniting against tyranny in the Philippines' darkest years
How did people from different races, bound by a shared bloodline and language, unite when the Philippines fell under the brutal grip of...

Neil Gregori Garen
Apr 9


How China’s belt and road initiative challenges sinophobia in the Philippines
Why do some countries harbor animosity toward China, especially when its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is focused on uplifting its...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jan 13


From paradise to target practice: Why Filipinos should say no to nuke capable
What is the benefit for Filipinos in flexing another country’s military power? Are we prepared to become the shield in someone else’s war? The deployment of a US missile system in the Philippines has raised critical questions about its impact on our country’s peace, security, and sovereignty. The Typhon land-based missile system—capable of launching Standard Missile-6, Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, and even nuclear weapons—is designed for offensive operations, including targ

Neil Gregori Garen
Nov 30, 2024


Exploring the Deep Roots: Chinese Influence in Filipino Culture
Filipinos boast a diverse cultural landscape shaped by a plethora of external influences, with Chinese culture ranking among the most...

Neil Gregori Garen
Feb 8, 2024


Pagyakap sa Kultura
Ibinubuka ang bisig at mainit na niyayakap‚ mga kultura ng dayuhan ay kusang tinatanggap‚ sa pakikihalubilo’y nagkaroon ng impluwensiya‚...

Nerelyn Fabro
Sep 26, 2023


5 Reasons Why Cai Lun's Invention of Paper Matters Today
Did you know that paper, a material that we use every day, was invented over 2000 years ago? Cai Lun, a Chinese eunuch during the Han...

Neil Gregori Garen
Apr 5, 2023




