Becoming the best man or woman that you can be is a common aspiration among men and women. There is nothing wrong in striving to become the best possible version of yourself and it is in fact a noble aspiration. It takes a completely different tone though when you want someone else to become better…
Sometimes I find myself sitting in one corner and just contemplating about what happened throughout the day. One can realize that there are a lot of activities that one can do and endless possibilities of things that could happen even just for a day. What about a year? How many things can you imagine happening…
When I was a child and growing, perhaps others might also agree that after being reprimanded or corporally punished (this is not an unusual practice in Korean tradition) by my parents for doing something mischievous and wrong, they always told me to reflect on my actions and mull over what I ought to have done.…
On December 7, the UK-based Disasters Emergency Committee reported evidence suggesting that not all the £60 million of aid given by as many as 14 UK charity institutions reaches the intended beneficiaries in the typhoon-stricken regions. Reports also released on local mainstream media speak of foreign aid being left wasted by the roadsides or hoarded…
To the Editor: Embracing dissent is a necessary part of change, regardless of whether we seek or resist it. As a member of the Legislative Assembly, it has always been a personal sentiment of mine that it is incorrect to merely look at anything from its face value–be it a proposed resolution or otherwise. Criticism…
Wake up, it’s December! It’s been twelve months since you made your New Year’s resolution. So, how did you do? Oh, you forgot? Well, let’s just say that none of us are surprised. No matter how convinced you are that you will actually get around to making that one change about yourself, for some reason…
Ah yes, it’s that time of the year again. No, not talking about the shining light atop a gloomy year that the holidays bring in our lives – I’m talking about you and your lies. You, naughty Archer. ‘Tis the season to be unsure, indecisive, and have a “reason” to put that much mac and…
“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night”, pop culture-wise, is almost synonymous with Leo’s “I’m the king of the world!” phrase from that little 1997 film. Okay, maybe not, but for 39 years, SNL has slowly been making an indelible mark on America’s comedy culture. Most of the comedians you see on TV or in…
Have you ever driven or passed by one place and thought, “Hey I should try to go that place out some time,” but in reality you never really do it and end up missing the chance to go beyond what is on your planner? This restaurant might be one of those places, located near Osmeña…
One can never be too preoccupied with work or academics. The pursuit to see the world in different angles is achievable if so desired. Mr. Aniano Jose “AJ” Poliquit of the DLSU English and Applied Linguistics Department shares his thoughts on traveling and his introspective travelogue, “The Transcendental Tourist: Reflections on the Road” (http://ajpoliquit.wordpress.com/). …