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Our dreams are our ultimate priority, and a desire for relentlessly chasing them drives us. Fueled by passion and ambition, we sacrifice sleep for productivity, drink too much coffee like it’s the elixir of life, and push our limits beyond the breaking point, convinced that the end justifies the means. And it becomes a lifestyle […]

“He who fights monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster.” This was a wise saying from the nihilist philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. The statement also translates to, we must not become the very thing we despise and avoid the same pitfalls that our nemeses have committed. It applies to us,

Have you ever lifted a house with your community before? It’s not fictional; it happens in the Philippines. Through bayanihan, you can observe a community coming together to lift a house and move it to a different site. Mostly observed in the provinces, bayanihan is common in Filipino society and involves people banding together to

Our day usually starts with reading news from any kind of sources that would inform us regarding the activities or important events or anything that concerns our immediate community. However, for the past few years it has been used in a different way where it  divides or misleads people. News that is supposed to help

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” Jack Thorne Filipinos have always held strong beliefs in their cultural traditions, which often combine indigenous practices with colonial and religious influences. Passed down through word of mouth and deeply entrenched in family values and respect for those who came before,

Academic life is increasingly revealing a dark reality: burnout. The constant pressure to graduate, publish research, get grants, and manage a heavy load leaves many students feeling drained, disillusioned, and unable to cope. This isn’t just “stress”; it’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, with cynicism, detachment, and a sense of failure. Unlike

“No man is an island.” It’s a saying we’ve heard before, but do we truly understand its profound meaning? This timeless phrase speaks to the fundamental truth that as human beings, we are inherently connected to one another. Its original author John Donne states that all people are linked to each other like a continent.

Words are more than just a collection of sounds and letters linked together; they hold incredible power. Whether spoken, written, or thought, the words we choose have the power to encourage, harm, inspire, or discourage.  Think of how encouraging it would be to hear “Good job!” or “I believe in you.” from someone. These simple

The most anticipated time in the Philippines has arrived! Christmas season brings with it the chance to embrace the spirit of kindness and charitability. It’s also an opportunity to reflect about ourselves and what matters—kindness, empathy, and giving. Christmas isn’t just about giving gifts for the sake of giving; it is about spreading joy. Don’t