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Ekonomista: Philippines’ Wealthiest City

A few days ago, a news article was published by Manila Bulletin identifying Baguio City as the top wealthiest city outside Metro Manila. This was based on the latest press release of the Philippine...

The War in My Head

The greatest battle happens in a person’s head. The mind is a powerful thing so plant good seeds and water it with good thoughts. CHOICE – big, meaningful and dynamic word. Perhaps one of the hardest...

An Open Letter to the Vice President

Dear Madam Vice President, I write from the mountains of Benguet, of the Ibaloi Tribe. I say this since: first, you won here big-time – 70% of total votes cast – so, far from being any attempt to roil...

When someone asks for help, be MAGIC!

As a resource speaker, I enjoy the question-and-answer or open forum the most. This segment allows me to have a peek at how the audience understands mental health. The questions also become a...

No more children having children

Despite the unanimous passage of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (APP) Bill in the House of Representatives in September 2023, the Senate has yet to approve its version. We are left wondering, why...

Eternal Student?

At least Monday Manong is better than a Tito Thursday. And what better way to celebrate your thirties than to tell a story, just like any “mature” dude you meet in a party? Tell it like a drunk uncle...

Journeys of Self-Discovery

Back in 2015, I hesitantly joined a self-discovery seminar named Ike Pono. I was resistant back then because I thought I already learned a lot from the previous personality development seminars and...

Fireflies and Butterflies

How are you? Where are you now? Are you home or somewhere else? Do you have a mirror and can you take a look at it right now and say these daily affirmations: I am who I am. I am one with the world. I...

IVOS: A Cool Comeback

Once, I thought and might have even argued, as fiery as any “feeling musician” or Rolling Stones mag critic, that no band could ever out-E-heads apo Eli Buendia et al. Sui generis is what they were...

CAMPS: 5 Things to Consider When Seeking Professional Help

Imagine hiking a mountain called Life. You pack your essentials, food, and water. During the hike, you encounter unplanned challenges such as extreme weather and slippery slopes. You also experience...

Opinion

“Alipato at Muog”  film on desaparecidos  won  73rd FAMAS Best Picture and Best Director

Exactly a year after being given an X-rating, “Alipato at Muog”  film on desaparecidos  was recognized as Best Picture  by  the  Filipino Academy of Movie ...

Working With (Not Against) the Machine: How I Use AI Without Losing My Voice

One of the most common concerns I hear is, "Aren't you worried AI will replace writers?" My honest answer: not ...

Sail On, Friend!

People come and go as they say. Yet, the ones who stay are the ones we have to be grateful ...

Rattan and  climate change

Osaka, Japan –   The  use of rattan for the façade of the Philippine Pavillion perhaps is  a simple way  to ...
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