Today, children around the world are more vulnerable. On top of the risk of COVID-19, they face greater hurdles to receive education, protection, immunization, and the support they need to enjoy full and healthy lives. In the Philippines, an estimated 2 million children under two years old are at risk of missing out on routine …
The Philippines has been living in a crisis for seven months now. That means it’s been more than 200 days of planning, pivoting, and adapting. Throughout this period, I’ve witnessed and experienced just how important effective communication is. As the Founder and President of TeamAsia, my initial response to the COVID-19 crisis was to make …
As of October 19, 2020, 11:00 PM, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the nation through a recorded speech to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of the briefing: The briefing started with Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III reporting that there are now 359,169 total confirmed cases in the …
Mildred Ratched; an infamous antagonist created by author Ken Kesey from the novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. Characterized as cold, brutal, and a heartless tyrant, Ratched is truly the woman you wouldn’t wish to cross paths with. However, all villains have an origin. From women like Harley Quinn to a fey like Maleficent, …
From “Whistle” and “Boombayah” all the way to “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Kill This Love”, hits by BLACKPINK have been making its way to every corner of the world with enthusiastic reception. So, when their debut studio album, The Album, dropped on October 2, BLINKS (the official fandom name for BLACKPINK) went nuts and it isn’t …
As of October 14, 2020, 11:00 PM, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the nation through a recorded speech to provide updates on the COVID-19 situation. Below are the highlights of the briefing: The briefing started with Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III explaining that as the country’s confirmed cases exceeds 340,000, these patients have …
After weeks of grueling discussions, Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco has claimed victory over Taguig-Pateros Representative Alan Peter Cayetano for the House Speakership in Congress. As both Alan and Allan continue to be in the news following their respective fates from the recent election, let’s dive into the events that led up to this, which …
Filipino pride conquers the world stage yet again as local film Pan de Salawal bags top prizes at the prestigious Calella Film Festival 2020. Pan de Salawal (The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies) is about a homeless girl named Aguy, portrayed by child star Miel Espinoza, who travels around the Philippines, curing the …
Note: This review discusses the author’s first impression of ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor,’ and paints an overview of episodes one to three. Spoilers for these episodes ahead. The horror genre is a vast one, especially because there are so many things that can be considered as scary. Sometimes, it’s creepy dolls and old mansions, …
Employment in the now normal is one of the most significant means of surviving the pandemic. While contraction of the Philippine economy has gone down from 16.5 percent in Q2 2020 to 7.7 percent in Q3 2020, a survey done by jobs portal JobStreet revealed that employment opportunities are likely to tighten up for the …