

Centuries of connection led to formalized diplomatic ties in the Philippine China friendship
How does a relationship that spans more than a thousand years evolve into a modern partnership between nations? What does 50 years of...

Neil Gregori Garen
Jun 8


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


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


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


The Heartbreak
Life is threatened with the splash of waves from the surroundings of the bluest sea. Everything feels shutting down with the shocking...

Colin Cris Celestial
Oct 28, 2024


Rekindling the Fire: GOMBURZA Transports Viewers to a Forgotten Era
Ten (10) films are now showing nationwide for the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) — an unofficial part of Filipinos’ holiday...

Michelle Lanterno
Jan 9, 2024


5 Things I’ve Learned as a Probinsyano Living in Metro Manila
I’ve been in Metro Manila for 5 years now, and I can say that life in the province is really different here. As a man from Davao City, I...

Sham Penafiel
Oct 16, 2022


New Hope With The New Leaders
Having a new set of leaders means having new changes in our lives. Our future still depends on ourselves, but the new set of leaders will...

Colin Cris Celestial
May 23, 2022