Youth

On Philippine indie films – part 1

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 4) – Film is considered as one of the youngest art form here in the Philippines. It can also claim to be  the most popular of them all. From its introduction in 1897, films in the Philippines have evolved. From silent to talkies, from black and white to colored. Films reflect the culture and beliefs of the people it caters to and sometimes helps shape their consciousness. Aside from being a source of […]

Email Etiquette 101

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 28) – Whether it is for business or purely personal, it is very  important that we follow proper email etiquette. With the proper etiquette, your emails would be a delight to read and you will be seen as a polite and smart person. These are the things that you must follow when sending an email: On the content of the email itself: When sending emails, make sure that it includes a courteous greeting […]

Who are the millenials?

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 27) – The generations born in the 21st century are more likely to be called “millennials”. But did you know that the millenials actually started in 1978? A book that was written by Neil Howe and William Strauss explained that the iconoclast millennial generations were born in between 1977 and 1994. The magazine New York Times, revealed that the word itself and the generation that it describes actually developed t 25-30 years ago. Another term closely […]

Should we activate the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant?

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 27) – The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant is an atomic power plant, finished yet never energized. It is located on the Bataan Peninsula, 100 kilometers west of Manila. It is situated on a 3.57 square kilometer government reservation at Napot Point in Morong, Bataan. It was the Philippines’ lone endeavor at building an atomic power plant.   The Philippine Atomic Project began in 1958 with the founding of the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission or PAEC […]

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 26) – Everyday we take our sense of hearing for granted. But take a moment, stop, and imagine a world where you cannot hear anything. The world would be a dull place indeed.  Especially for the music-lovers out there. But ironically, what we love can also be the cause of harm. Listening to music too loudly, especially while using earphones, can lead to permanent ear damage. Here are some important tips and […]

The Beatles and the state of arts in the Philippines

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 26) – Phenomenal. That is the one word that everyone would describe The Beatles. The Beatles traced their origins in Liverpool, England.  Most of their songs are about love and life. Imagine having a late afternoon coffee with your friend while a playlist of songs are currently playing and you realized how these songs are beautifully written, where words becomes your thoughts. Thoughts you long to say to your friend that afternoon. That […]

SK 101

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 22) – After a 3-year lapse, the youth council Sangguniang Kabataan or SK was supposed to make its comeback. The Sangguniang Kabataan is a youth leadership organization with the purpose of ingraining on the young Filipinos the good qualities of being a leader, especially on the local government or grass-root level. The smallest political unit of the government – the barangay – is the seat of the SK. Each barangay has one. […]

The Senate makes a smart move

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 21) – Sen. Leila De Lima has been replaced by Sen. Richard “Dick” Gordon as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights. The motion was moved by Sen. Manny Pacquio yesterday following the privilege speech of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano regarding how De Lima is destroying the country by leading the investigation on extrajudicial killings which is directly linking President Duterte’s war on drugs. The motion garnered […]

The Joker is my teacher

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “Are you willing to die as hero or live long enough to see yourself as villain?” The infamous line was spoken by one of the most iconic villain in comic book universe –  The Joker. The DC Comics character maybe insane but personally I think he can be a good philosopher – a teacher if you will – of life. Yes, many would think that a guy like The Joker is extremely mad and […]

Should the SK and barangay elections be postponed?

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – The Congress has already approved of the proposed postponement of the synchronized barangay and SK or Sangguniang Kabataan elections. In a vote of 218 -4, the House of Representatives approved of the bill postponing said elections. The Senate approved their own version of the bill, with the vote of 20-2. This is a good thing. When the Congress voted to move the SK and barangay elections, it gives its implicit […]

Dogs – they are really your best friends

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “A dog does not care if you’re rich or poor. All he can offer is his love and loyalty for his master.” These are the touching words that will leave a mark in your heart after watching the movie “Marley & Me” by David Frankel. The movie is not just about a dog and his master. It’s a story of a lifetime companionship of a man and his best friend. […]

Know your poet: Edgar Allan Poe

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “But we love with the love that was more than love.” A great line that I would never forget from one of my favorite poem,  “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe. But maybe its not the poem that lingers with me. I also remember the day but the day I got to know Edgar Allan Poe. Like many young people, I used to hate the past. I hate studying history.  During my […]