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Modernity rising from the sea

Have you ever noticed how history books often tell the story of democracy and modern nations from a Western perspective? That’s what caught…

Oct 28

Modernity rising from the sea

Oct 28

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From pasta to politics: reunion as divination of the world

I recently caught up with Anna Hidalgo, my high school and college bestie, at Emilia’s, a cozy 1950s-style hideaway near Malacañang Palace…

Oct 10

From pasta to politics: reunion as divination of the world

Oct 10

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Martial Law in intimate spaces: Big Sister’s her-story

Rain poured from the gray Manila sky as my cousin, Big Sister Tish, and I huddled in Kuya Mario’s car. Her husband, the ever-cautious…

Sep 24

Martial Law in intimate spaces: Big Sister’s her-story

Sep 24

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From Philippine Sea to outer space: growing our cosmic future

Imagine it’s 2300 AD. The red dust of Mars swirls around biodomes reminiscent of bahay kubo, while holographic displays of ancient balangay…

Sep 17

From Philippine Sea to outer space: growing our cosmic future

Sep 17

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Ripples from Philippine Sea: Filipino wayfinders shaping modern democracy

The BRP Teresa Magbanua, a Philippine Coast Guard ship named after our “Visayan Jeanne d’Arc,” sailed through the waters near Escoda Shoal…

Sep 2

Ripples from Philippine Sea: Filipino wayfinders shaping modern democracy

Sep 2

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Down the POGO rabbit hole with Alice Guo

Imagine you’re a detective trying to solve a mystery that spans across an entire country and beyond. Curiouser and curiouser!

Aug 27

Down the POGO rabbit hole with Alice Guo

Aug 27

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PhilHealth Drama: More Than Just Money Talk!

Scrolling through your social media, you might have noticed a buzz about PhilHealth and a fund transfer issue. Sounds boring? Think again…

Aug 19

PhilHealth Drama: More Than Just Money Talk!

Aug 19

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From the Philippine Sea to Hollywood: key takeaways from “Top Gun” on the laws of war

As nations clash in contested airspace, the rules governing warfare — known as International Humanitarian Law (IHL) or, more commonly, the…

Aug 13

From the Philippine Sea to Hollywood: key takeaways from “Top Gun” on the laws of war

Aug 13

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カルロス・ユロ (Carlos Yulo) のおはなし

カルロス・ユロはフィリピンのたいそうせんしゅです。かれはとてもがんばりました。2024ねんのオリンピックでかれは2つのきんメダルをとりました。

Aug 10

カルロス・ユロ (Carlos Yulo) のおはなし

Aug 10

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French connection: Parisian ideas shaping global politics

Picture this: It’s February 1971, and the University of the Philippines Diliman campus is in turmoil. Students and faculty members have…

Aug 8

French connection: Parisian ideas shaping global politics

Aug 8

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