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‘Kambalingan’ is a Maranao word that means to return home, and this is exactly the dream for many residents who were forced out of their homes because of the Marawi siege in 2017.
Janisah Acmad was at work when the attack happened. The security guard at the Mindanao State University was on duty when word reached her and her colleagues around 3 p.m. of May 23, 2017 that there was gunfire at Barangay Basak Malulut ...
In his new book, ‘Ten Trips', clinical neuroscientist Andy Mitchell takes on the ever-evolving industry around psychoactive drugs, and explains why Michael Pollan’s seminal book is ready for an update
“… Look at it this way: you’re getting 10 for the price of three!”So ended the elevator pitch for my new book Ten Trips: The New Reality of Psychedelics, the 10 that I experienced trumping the three that esteemed American author Michael Pollan took ...
Break the stigma.
A Grab driver who has been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome wants other passengers to know that having this condition does not make it unsafe to ride with him.Marlon Fuentes, 44, shared on Facebook the reaction of one of the passengers who booked his vehicle and saw the sign behind the ...
"Could my boss replace me, a real human being, with more efficient, heartlessly manufactured, and cheaply licensed AI talent that doesn't need to be paid, cared for, or thought about? Of course, they won't. They love me!"
I can't say that I was too thrilled with the GMA News AI news presenters' debut last Sunday. And neither were they, by the looks of the broadcast (Maia and Marco could've benefited from some Cobra or coffee for the broadcast, I ...
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Karina Bolasco pens a heartfelt tribute to her ‘fairy godmother’ who gave her a career in publishing.
I have always known that one day I will write about her, but never did it cross my mind that I would finally get to do it this month of September when she turns 100 years old. I regard her as the ...
The Gilas Pilipinas coach sits down with Esquire Philippines to talk about the failed campaign at the FIBA World Cup, how he’s coping with the relentless hate from social media, and whether he’d ever coach the national team again.
Manila has been the epicenter of basketball these past few weeks with the Philippines hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The country has done an amazing job showing the world how devoted to basketball we are as a people. We relish the ...
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Why is it important to address underspending by government offices? Here are things you need to know.
In a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on Aug. 15, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed agencies to address underspending and improve their budget utilization.The growth in government underspending in the second quarter of the year has been a concern raised during budget briefings both in ...
"I have been chasing excellence my entire academic life, but reflecting on my college stay, I was actually missing out in life."
As parents, it is expected that we hope our children will strive for good grades when they enter school. However, an honor student from the University of the Philippines Cebu reminds us that being book smart is not enough.Last July 21, 2023, ...
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A ‘patient’ tells her story.
On July 26, news reports circulated about a woman who was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation for running a diagnostic center and claiming to be a psychiatrist. The woman, who was identified by authorities as Miriam So Magayanes, had reportedly ...
