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In a city built on the language of love, one bitter irony persists: the people who give it life can no longer afford to live in it.

When the crew of lunar mission Artemis 2 was asked what they wanted people to remember about their trip, they answered in an unconventional tone: “I hope they all forget about Artemis 2,” mission specialist Christina Koch expressed, days before their craft lifted off. Within the dimmed, cramped confines of a module the size of…

From groundbreaking discoveries to novel modernization, science and technology (S&T) facilitates both local and national community empowerment through infrastructure development, economic growth, environmental protection, and healthcare advancement. Yet in the Philippines, science education and research remain chronically underinvested. While initiatives such as the “Balik Scientist Program” and “Expanded Philippine Science High School System Act” are…

Blockchain transparency cannot replace judicial accountability. Without political will to prosecute graft, an incorruptible digital ledger merely documents unpunished crimes.

People are gullible—and sensationalists know it. Clickbait works because audiences keep clicking, rewarding exaggeration over accuracy. In today’s media landscape, headlines are crafted not just to inform, but to gain traction. Millions fall for sensationalized news kickers and half-baked narratives, accepting them without question or verification. As more media outlets lean into this demand, journalism…

When the routine of college sets in, students may find themselves jaded, pushing them to seek fulfillment through new experiences that would shape their growth.

While progressive laws promise change, neglected needs and frail systems keep them distant from the people they are meant to serve.

Wealth is often framed as a direct result of effort, but in a polar system, “hard work” is necessary for survival, not a guaranteed path to affluence.

More than witty taglines and clean branding, improving the country’s tourism entails making it habitable for both citizens and tourists.

My home taught me that our “kapwa”—interactions, shared duties, and people—quietly shape who we become as individuals.