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Copiloting language teaching

Like the popular science fiction Hollywood movie from childhood, technology has inevitably shown its dominance in education, particularly in language teaching and learning – and in a very...

Computers

I wonder how they made computers with those chips and now known microchips. I wonder how such ideas can start from the MsDos during my time (been a while right) to the Windows or Apple application...

Progreso vs. Asenso: What’s next for Abra?

Two big names are set to clash for Abra’s top post in the 2025 midterms: former Governor Eustaquio “Takit” Bersamin and Bangued Vice Mayor Joaquin “Kiko” Bernos. Many perceive...

Chairs

I wonder how chairs get sturdy and fit people but not all sizes. Frankly, chairs are not one size fits all. Say, for children, you may need plastic play chairs. For restaurant babies, there’s...

Silver Lining Redux: A nostalgia of university life

“Makibaka. Huwag Matakot!”. A  graffiti scene  from the musical Silver Lining Redux     that depicted the long history of student radical activism in the University of the Philippines (UP). Initially...

Magna Carta’s Third Doctor parameters lessen chance of seafarers to win compensation cases

The parameters for the third doctor consultation under   the newly signed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers will lessen the chance of claimants  to receive favorable decisions in compensation cases...

The Pen

After September with the Suicide Prevention Month, October the Mental Health Month and November after all soul’s and all saint’s day plus the horror of the holiday halloweeen for employers...

Death’s Hopeful Message

Though it seems out of date, it rings timeless (and inspired by the ghost of my conscience). Not by that fool, unhinged and stuck on the 1st of April. How that came to be, I don’t know. The fool that...

Opinion

Hope against hope

Trigger warning: The following article may contain sensitive topics on suicide and mental health. Reader discretion is advised. If you ...

When overnight roads are possible

A few weeks before the May 2025 midterm elections, road improvements were announced along our street in Baguio. Like most residents, ...

Baguio Scene: Art Heals

What is art? It may be an expression of the soul. It may be in song, poetry, drama, design, dance, ...

The mystical sounds of T’boli bells to ward off evil spirits

As   T’boli bells  are  believed  to turn away misfortune, negative energy, and malevolent entities. every Filipino should have at least one piece in their ...
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