CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Sometimes, the simplest things carry the deepest meaning.” This was what Boholana graduate Marie Joy Bautista shared after her family surprised her with a heartfelt handwritten congratulatory message on a manila paper during…
SEOUL, South Korea— When a major stroke paralyzed South Korean pianist Lee Hun’s right side in 2012, he first worried about whether he would ever walk again. Playing the piano wasn’t even a consideration. He returned to…
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fares and fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown turned homes into a stage for Tiktok dances and kitchens for Dalgona coffee experiments. But one viral post ignited hope that still echoes today, miles away from their home country.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “For some of us, pausing is not an option.” An excerpt from what is now a trending speech delivered by the class valedictorian of the University of the Philippines-Cebu during the 86th Commencement…
Every March 22, the world comes together to celebrate World Water Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable water management. The theme for World Water Day 2025 is “Glacier…
Summer’s back and so is the heat. This should be good news for vacation lovers but not so for car enthusiasts. Why? Scorching heat also affects cars! High temperatures can take a toll on your car’s…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— When we get angry, our emotions get the best of us. When we’re angry, we just see black and usually react with violence. Then when our heads are cooler, we realize the mistake we’ve…
The Pantone Color Institute selected PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as the Color of the Year for 2025. “For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute selects PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nurtures…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Is cheating something we should talk about? How hard can it be to share that you have been cheated on? For one who has already experienced this painful thing, it may not be easy…
Some people mistake “millennials” for the youth when the eldest in that generation is now 43. As a result, the public fails to recognize the growing millennial midlife crisis worldwide. People usually recognize the conventional midlife crisis…
Shanghai, CHINA — It’s already been over a month since I moved here to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming an international student and living in a foreign country. You know, there’s a saying “Take every chance…
