Opinion

What is APEC?

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 18) – Every student is aware of the four-day holiday in November brought about by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC. But what do we know about the APEC? Here is the lowdown. APEC is a meeting for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throught the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1989, APEC was the response to the growing interdependence between the Asia-Pacific economies as well as the start of regional trade blocs around the […]

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APEC: Future of progress

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 17) – Different countries united for a common goal, to aim for a better and brighter future for their country and their people. This is the reason why Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, more popularly known as APEC, was created – to facilitate the growing economy, trade and Investment in the Asia Pacific Region. The main objective of APEC is known as BOGOR goals, it aims to achieve free trade and open trade […]

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Let’s watch Children’s short film as we celebrate National Children’s Month

National Children’s Month is celebrated every month of November. As a part of the celebration, let’s take a peek at the short films that were created in participation of Iglesia Ni Cristo Children Worship Service from various districts in the Philippines and abroad. INCinema is a project of Iglesia Ni Cristo Church Administration that encourages brethren in the Church to create short films that promotes Christian values that could inspire people. This year, children showed […]

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Should the government hide the homeless during the APEC summit?

  QUEZON City, Philippines (November 10) – Should the government hide the homeless during the APEC summit? Imagine yourself walking besides Manila Bay; you feel that cold breeze, see the night lights from commercial buildings and lamp posts, you see happy faces from families who are trying to have some quality time with their loved ones, then suddenly bunch of kids with tattered clothes approached you, begging for money, I believe most of you would say “then […]

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QCinema presents Animation and Visual effects

Joining part in QCinema International Film festival, we had attended yesterday, Oct. 27, 2015, a short lecture presentation of Animation and Visual effects held at Trinoma mall, Cinema 2. It was presented by First Academy of Computer Arts, one of the leading digital arts school in the country. The First Academy’s objective in joining QCinema is to encourage not only filmmakers and but every Filipino, either professionals or students in every field to create and […]

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Dear Future president…

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 28) – The election for the next president is drawing near and the candidates have started to seduce the people to collect much needed-votes. All those sweet words,  promises about the future and caring actions you showed the public, is it for real or an image made for a propaganda? Is it so much to wish for that you keep your words and put it into action. To whomever may win in […]

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United Nations: Maintaining Peace since 1945

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 24) – World peace –  a cliched but very relevant answer when you ask people what this world needs the most. Due to our diversity and cultural differences, it is not surprising that there is always a misunderstanding between two countries that often results to war. Thankfully, there is an organization that is always ready to resolve any conflict and promote unity around the globe; and that is the United Nations. The […]

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Dear Next President

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 23) – I know that anyone who will be placed in your soon-to-be position have one thing in common and that is responsibility. We know that you will be facing a lot of obstacles like humiliation, mockery and a lot of questioning if you are “THE ONE”. When we say “THE ONE” it’s actually like, Batman or almost half-way like Superman. We will give you our trust as well as our hopes, […]

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Where’s my water?

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 23) – In an article posted in CNN News, it was confirmed that regulators will not reduce water allocations to concessionaires in Metro Manila and nearby areas, but Maynilad announced that it may extend water service interruptions. Maynilad said some areas will have no water for up to 20 hours a day. Currently, 900 barangays in Metro Manila and Cavite have seven-hour water cuts from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily. Maynilad […]

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When you’re stuck in traffic

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 22) – Being stuck in traffic is like a  a punishment. It’s painful. There are lots of time wasted doing nothing and to wait for the car to move and get to where you must be is definitely no fun at all! It is said that you have never experienced traffic unless you experience it here in the Philippines. Posted on the website of CNN Philippines, Dr. Gladys Mendoza, an internist at […]

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Malls as voting centers – a voter’s point of view

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 22) – Rappler posted in their website that qualified voters may now register and have their biometrics captured in malls to vote in the May 2016 national elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has partnered with top mall operators in the country to set up satellite voters’ registration booths inside their respective malls. Comelec Chairman Andy Bautista said the poll body decided to bring this service to malls to help some voters […]

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The dress code: School uniform

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 20) – Should they be worn by the students? An organization in the United States who aims to let people understand the pros and cons of wearing school uniform, ProCon.org, says that, traditionally favored by private and parochial institutions, school uniforms are being adopted by US public schools in increasing numbers. Almost one in five US public schools required students to wear uniforms during the 2011-2012 school years, up from one in […]

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