Celebrating Diversity and Dismantling Racial Bias In a world that has become increasingly interconnected, celebrating and promoting cultural diversity has never been more crucial. As we become exposed to culture outside our own, we often face challenges. However, it is also a good opportunity to experience the beauty of the different cultures that make up our global community. Globalization...
What to Expect and How to Prepare for the Incoming 2024 Holy Week Traffic As the Holy Week approaches, residents and travelers in the Philippines brace themselves for the worst traffic congestion and traffic jams that plague major transportation hubs and thoroughfares such as NAIA, NLEX, and SLEX. The influx of travelers to the country, not just from cities nearby and the neighboring Southeast...
Tips on Surviving the Hot Summer Season at Home The Philippines is no stranger to sunshine, and therefore, hot weather. We practically bathe in it year-round! But when summer rolls around, that sunshine intensifies, transforming our beloved islands into a tropical furnace with the excess heat. While the extended daylight hours bring longer days for beach trips and family gatherings, the scorching...
Tips for Creating a Family Emergency Plan During Fire Prevention Month, crafting a robust family emergency plan is paramount to safeguarding your loved ones in the face of unforeseen challenges. Plan ahead and begin by formulating detailed disaster plans tailored to potential risks and specific disasters, focusing on fire prevention. Establish a clear evacuation plan, map escape routes, and...
How You Can Make a Difference This International Women's Day (International Women's Day (March 8) International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, is more than just a date on the calendar; it represents a global movement for gender equality and women's rights. This day serves as a compelling reminder of the accomplishments gained, the challenges that remain, and the work that needs to...
In honor of International Women's Month, let us recognize the current incarnation of beauty pageants as forums for empowerment, self-expression, and advocacy. Beauty pageants as platform for empowerment, self-expression, and advocacy While beauty pageants have long been chastised for their emphasis on physical appearance, they have evolved into far more than just beauty contests. They are now...
Image taken by Alvin Cabaltera, from Unsplash Lent, or what Filipinos call kwaresma, is the season of reflection on Christ's passion, suffering, death, and resurrection. It is one of the most religious events observed in the Philippines. Being known as the only predominantly Catholic nation in Asia, there are plenty of activities held during this season across the country. A few of the...
Our Lady of Purification Parish Church | Image taken by Karl Raymund Catabas, from Unsplash Pangasinan is a go-to summer destination for both locals and tourists. The province is famous for its pristine waterfalls, islands, and beaches overlooking the West Philippine Sea. It is also perfect for tourists who want to explore and devour tempting local cuisine. Offering rich culture and diverse...
It is March again, which means that Earth Hour, the yearly lights-out event, happens on the last Saturday of this month. First organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Earth Hour event is a global environmental movement participated by countries and territories around the world and millions of people across the globe, as part of a commitment to saving the planet. Within the one hour of...
Preparing for El Niño: Steps to Take to Mitigate its Impact Following the forecast of increased El Niño impacts in the country, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) has warned the public to be more proactive in this dry season. Even as early as January, many Filipinos have already been feeling the strong El Niño effects and the impacts of the dry spell, particularly in the agriculture sector...
