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The fireworks have faded. We reheated the lechon one time too many. The calendars are new, but our routines are not. We wake up, go back to work, check the news, pay the bills, and try—once again—to make sense of the world we live in. And what a world itContinue Reading
Talk of a “G2” — a world led jointly by the United States and China — has resurfaced ahead of Donald Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But for many Asian countries, the deeper concern is no longer G2. It is the possibility of G1 — a worldContinue Reading
After a turbulent 2025, the Philippine economy enters 2026 at a critical crossroads—caught between the hope of a rebound and the risk of another year of missed targets. With growth slowing, confidence shaken, and new faces leading economic policy, 2026 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year. Here’s whatContinue Reading
Filipino New Year traditions may look playful—noise, fruits, coins, jumping at midnight—but beneath them is a deep, biblical longing: the desire for blessing, protection, and a future shaped by hope rather than fear. The Bible tells us that such longing is not superstition—it is human. “He has set eternity inContinue Reading
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval ratings dipped toward the end of 2024, but Malacañang says he remains unfazed. Why? Because the Palace believes the decline is tied to his decision to investigate anomalous flood control projects—a move officials insist is necessary, even if unpopular. Here’s what you need to know:Continue Reading
People who rely on bottled water consume more than 90,000 additional microplastic particles a year compared with those who drink tap water, according to a new review of scientific studies that warns of potentially serious health risks. The review, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, found that the averageContinue Reading
American pastors are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to support their ministry work, according to a 2025 survey by AI company Exponential. But as AI use grows inside churches, so do concerns about where assistance ends — and outsourcing begins. How widespread is AI use in churches? The 2025Continue Reading
