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When I was in elementary, I watched videos of foreigners experiencing the culture and personality of our country and the citizens within. Those videos that I watched had a few things in common – the hospitality and the capability of Filipinos to continuously put a smile on their faces no matter what calamity they’re going […]

Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough because you’re not excelling in a particular area? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with feelings of inferiority when comparing ourselves to others. But what if I told you that you are exceptional in your own way?  The Theory of Multiple Intelligence says yes! It

On the surface, the Philippines is a paradise with stunning beaches and majestic mountains. Filipinos are also known for their cheeriness and resilience, staying positive even in the most devastating situations like typhoons. However, hidden beneath this pretty façade is a rather malignant problem, particularly in our healthcare system. While people in cities like Metro

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