Study after study shows students understand and remember more when they read on paper and write notes by hand. The surprising cognitive edge of analog tools in a digital world.
From a Remote Village to College Graduation: How One Scholar in South Cotabato Is Defying the Odds
Born in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato, Bon Ryan Jimenez once saw college as an impossible dream. Today, he is preparing to graduate with the help of an educational assistance program that eased his family’s burdens and gave…
Breaking The Ranks: How Lt. Col. Jovily Carmel Cabading Made Philippine Army History
Lt. Col. Jovily Carmel Cabading did not raise her voice to make history in a profession long defined by tradition, hierarchy, and masculine imagery. She simply took command. Cabading is the first woman to lead an infantry battalion in the…
Why Some Still Choose Rural Life — Even When the City Beckons
In an age where success is often equated with skyscrapers, fast Wi-Fi, and high-paying jobs, more Filipinos are choosing to stay in, or return to, the countryside. What makes rural life so compelling—even when the metropolis offers bigger opportunities? When…
Why Career Guidance Matters — and Why Tungawan’s Mayor is All In
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay – For most students in small towns, choosing a career can feel like walking through fog — uncertain, confusing, and filled with pressure. But in Tungawan, the local government is helping to clear that path. Mayor Angelito…
Explainer I What caused the magnitude 7.4 earthquake off Davao Oriental?
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Oct. 10, 2025. The tremor was not triggered by a fault line on land, but by movement along the Philippine Trench — a major undersea subduction zone.…
Are the Davao Oriental and Cebu Quakes Connected? Experts Say Unlikely
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Mati City, Davao Oriental on Friday morning, shaking large parts of Mindanao and Visayas and triggering brief tsunami warnings. The tremor, recorded at 9:43 a.m. on October 10, was located at 07.09°N, 127.09°E,…
Blockchain is not the enemy – governance is
The government’s sudden love affair with blockchain has sparked both optimism and skepticism. Senator Bam Aquino filed Senate Bill 1330, “An Act Mandating The Establishment And Implementation Of A National Budget Blockchain System To Enhance Transparency, Accountability, And Public Participation…
7 Things You Should Know About Earthquakes — and Why the Pacific Ring of Fire Matters
When the ground shakes, it reminds us how fragile life can be. Earthquakes strike without warning, shattering homes, claiming lives, and testing the resilience of communities. Around the world, millions live under this constant threat — and many of them…
Charlie Kirk’s death and the future of Trump’s conservative movement
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative firebrand and one of Donald Trump’s closest political allies, was gunned down on September 10 while hosting a Turning Point USA campus event. The killing shocked America’s right-wing movement — and raised questions about its…
Wesley Calls Out Selective Mourning Over Charlie Kirk
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church delivered a fiery sermon that has ignited national debate over how America remembers its most polarizing figures. Wesley, a widely respected preacher known for…
When Vitamins Turn Toxic: The Hidden Dangers of Over-Supplementation
Vitamins are often seen as harmless boosters of health — daily companions to strengthen immunity, sharpen memory, and add energy. But health experts are warning that “too much of a good thing” can, in fact, turn toxic. According to medical…
