Understanding ‘chismis’ and why people do it

Immae Lachica 04/17/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Gossips. Here in the Philippines, it is considered one of our favorite pastimes. According to a study by the Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, gossip is simply an exchange of personal information. If you…

Crowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom

04/08/2024

TOKYO (AP) — Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower. People often have sakura…

Fascinated with palindrome dates? April 2024 has 10

04/04/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—In the realm of calendrical curiosities, few occurrences capture the imagination quite like palindrome dates.  These are dates that read the same backward as forward, an elegant symmetry in time that occurs only occasionally. …

Here are simple tips to conserve water

Charen Alegres, Nikki Medalla 03/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—At a time when water scarcity is becoming an increasingly pressing issue, conserving water has never been more crucial.  With the growing population in Cebu and changing climate patterns, it’s imperative that we all take…

What makes Cebuano athletes happy?

Immae Lachica 03/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Happiness is simply defined as a feeling of contentment and immense joy and fulfillment. Happiness comes in waves, in different shapes and sizes and for others, happiness comes after being able to endure long…

My New York story: Anything is possible if we dare to dream

Carl Lorenciana 03/18/2024

Every traveler’s heart beats the desire to see and explore the world’s most iconic destinations. For me, one of those destinations had always been New York City. Who isn’t familiar with this historic city? NYC’s iconic presence…

Postpartum Depression: Understanding the silent cries of mothers

Pia Piquero 03/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Many new mothers around the world are unaware that they might be experiencing postpartum blues or, in some cases, depression. It is one of the most overlooked aspects of motherhood, as many women…

PCOS: Understanding it; its impact on women’s health

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Approximately one in every 10 women worldwide experiences one of the most common reproductive health issues among women, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a common hormonal condition that affects women of…

There’s more to life beyond social media, smartphones — psychometrician

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What is the first thing that you do the moment you wake up in the morning? Are you one of those who immediately reaches out for our smartphones to check for notifications in…

Family problems? Open communication key to solving them

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Open communication is essential in the family. This was the advice of a  psychometrician from the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) when asked how the family should handle problems that may…

Philippine ‘library home’ stacked with books to inspire reading

03/04/2024

MANILA (Reuters) – “A good book is easy to find” reads the sign on Hernando Guanlao’s two-storey home located on the outskirts of the Philippines’ main financial district which he has turned into a public library where…

Good sex is secret to Joe Biden’s long marriage, new book on first lady says

02/26/2024

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden has joked to aides that the key to a long and lasting marriage is “good sex,” according to a new book about first lady Jill Biden that casts a spotlight on…

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