5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (596+ words) August is Family Planning Month. This year, the observance comes at an interesting point, as the latest National Demographic and Health Survey puts the country’s total fertility rate at 1.7. Filipino women are now having an average of 1.7 children over their…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (298+ words) The allure of scrolling through my phone isn’t as appealing to me now, but there was a time when I could not resist. Social media, to put it briefly, used to be a big part of my life. Not unlike…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (575+ words) When people ask me, “Kumusta?” I’ve gotten pretty good at saying, “Okay lang,” or a sarcastic “Buhay pa!” The retort conveniently shuts down an impersonal conversation. The truth: I wasn’t okay. I didn’t have the luxury of falling apart. Life…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (518+ words) Dedicated to every teacher, from kindergarten to postgraduate education, whose quiet dedication continues to shape the nation despite limited resources, low salaries, and overwhelming challenges. Every morning, somewhere in the Philippines, a child risks his life for something many of…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (409+ words) Except perhaps for tennis darling Alex Eala’s winning streak, there has been very little to feel hopeful about lately in the current state of affairs. Part of what makes all of this harder is that it is now so easy…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (478+ words) Diplomatic relations may begin with the stroke of a pen, but true friendship is forged over generations. It is tested by history, strengthened by trust, and sustained by people who choose to stand beside one another. History remembers treaties. People…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (339+ words) The article “What strong fathers really give their kids—and what data say about it” (06/21/2026) shared with us the importance of fathers in preparing their children for personal growth and financial management. This encourages us to share why fathers as…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (375+ words) At the hospital with my family one afternoon for my husband’s prescription, I saw a familiar lady seated on the bench outside the doctor’s clinic. Recognizing me as well, she began to converse with me as my son and I…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (786+ words) There are hundreds or even thousands of sporting champions in this country. But only a few win a nation’s heart. The unique tennis champion Alex Eala combines grace, modesty, and determination with her on and off-court success. Millions of Filipinos…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (437+ words) Inquirer.net It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: Challenges in the digital age The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said more than 2,500 years ago, “There is nothing permanent except change.” This statement echoes the different realities of society today and…...