Day: September 2, 2025
From Buug to Abu Dhabi: How Anthony Austria built his name as a top architect
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Anthony Tario Austria grew up in Buug, a quiet town in Zamboanga Sibugay where his mother worked the rice fields and later took on odd jobs in Malaysia to keep the family afloat. Life was difficult, but in the middle of poverty, Anthony discovered a gift: drawing. Teachers saw his sketches
Instant Coffee Lovers, We Need to Talk About Your Eyes
We all love a quick fix. Alarm blares, you stumble to the kitchen, and boom—instant coffee saves the day. No grinding, no brewing, no waiting. Just hot water, a spoon, and your daily dose of fake-it-til-you-make-it energy. But here’s the eyebrow-raising twist: that beloved scoop of instant could be linked to a 700% higher risk
Rebel Leader Turns to Ecotourism : How a Former MILF Combatant Found Peace in Zamboanga Sibugay
Eleven years after the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed a historic peace agreement, a former rebel leader has reinvented himself—not as a fighter, but as an entrepreneur, building an ecotourism destination in a province once synonymous with banditry and kidnapping. Barahama Ali, a former senior leader of the MILF’s 113 Base
Beyond Windows 11: How One Browser Freed Me from Microsoft’s Grip
Windows has been the default operating system for most PC users. It powered everything—from word processors to email clients to music players. But in 2025, that grip feels looser than ever. For many of us, the center of gravity has shifted away from the desktop and into the browser. The slow shift to web-first living
