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The End of the Knowledge Monopoly: AI and the Future of Higher Education

By By Richard Jonathan O. Taduran, PhD

March 9, 2026

For nearly a millennium, the university has functioned as a fortress built to protect a single, precious resource: scarce knowledge. Clearly, AI and the Future…

Preserving What War Threatens: Understanding the Stakes of Middle East Conflicts on Culture, Identity, and Security

By Bhern Galarce

March 8, 2026

In today’s globalized world, the ripple effects of armed conflicts are no longer confined to distant battlefields—they touch our sense of history, identity, and shared…

Purple as a Spectrum of Hope and Strength: The Continuous Legacy and Protest of National Women’s Month

By Eziera Louziel Codoy

March 7, 2026

What comes to mind when we hear the word “women”? “Weak, innocent, and dependent” or “strong, bold, and independent”? This is a question worth reflecting…

The Apex of Travel: TUMI Alpha Evolution — Precision in Motion

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

March 6, 2026

TUMI recently debuted the latest iteration of its iconic Alpha Collection at Monarch Manila—an evening where precision met elegance and high-performance was reimagined as pure…

A Bridge of Stories: ANA Marks 15 Years of Manila–Tokyo Journeys

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

March 5, 2026

For many Filipino travelers, the journey to Japan begins long before arrival—it starts with the airline that carries them there. Reliable connections, thoughtful service, and…

Leadership in Action: Enchanted Kingdom Executive Takes Helm of Laguna Business Community

By Simpol

March 5, 2026

Learn more about the SM Group plastic waste reduction EPR program in the Philippines and its efforts to address environmental challenges. A New Chapter for…

Prom Season: Where First Dreams Meet Couture

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

March 2, 2026

There is a particular electricity in the air when prom season approaches. Studios grow busier. Sketchbooks open wider. Designers begin translating the whispered fantasies of…

Dubai Chocolate Knafeh Craze: How Dubai’s Famous Dessert is Taking Over the Internet

By Zai S. Codoy

February 25, 2026

As you scrolled through your phone watching different videos from TikTok, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a chocolate bar with a pistachio cream and crunchy…

The Year That Moves: Fashion’s Direction for 2026

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

February 23, 2026

2026 does not arrive quietly. While the Western calendar welcomed it weeks ago, the lunar calendar has only just ushered in the Year of the…

Purposeful Beauty and Leadership: Wardah’s Global Dialogue on Values-Driven Empowerment

By Simpol

February 22, 2026

In a time of global uncertainty and rapid social change, conversations about leadership and identity have become increasingly urgent. For readers navigating questions of purpose,…

A New Chapter for Indian Dining in Manila

By Simpol

February 20, 2026

There was a time when Indian food in Manila felt like discovery—bold curries, long-simmered gravies, the comfort of naan torn by hand. Today, it is…

This Is Not a Software Update: Building National Intelligence in the Age of AI

By Dr. Richard Jonathan O. Taduran

February 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence is often framed as a feature upgrade—faster tools, smarter applications, more seamless automation. That framing obscures the scale of what is underway. Discussion…

Content creator Euleen Castro (@euleencastro) during her now-viral critique of a café in Iloilo — a post that sparked city-wide backlash and a national conversation on the ethics of food reviews. honest review lang

When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism

By Tatung Sarthou

May 30, 2025

There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…

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The End of the Knowledge Monopoly: AI and the Future of Higher Education

The Apex of Travel: TUMI Alpha Evolution — Precision in Motion

A Bridge of Stories: ANA Marks 15 Years of Manila–Tokyo Journeys

Leadership in Action: Enchanted Kingdom Executive Takes Helm of Laguna Business Community

Prom Season: Where First Dreams Meet Couture

The Year That Moves: Fashion’s Direction for 2026

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