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Caught in the crossfire

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 11:33 PM

It is unfortunate that Filipinos who work in the Middle East have again been caught in the crossfire in the oil-rich region.  Read more »

OPINION: A strange Duterte legacy campaign

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Jan 21 09:33 PM

Usually, you summarize your accomplishments at the end of your term.  Read more »

OPINION: History repeats itself with Taal Volcano

Karim Raslan — Certilah ASEAN
Updated as of Jan 21 05:06 AM

What it's like to live with a volcano cloud over your head   Read more »

Read this before signing up for gym membership

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 20 09:45 AM

Year after year, one of the most popular resolutions is losing weight. Maybe it has to do with how much people indulged themselves at holiday parties so they can’t help feeling guilty as they welcome the new year. Or all those reunions where family and friends comment on how you look has made you decide to get in better shape. Read more »

OPINION: Influencing communities on influenza

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Posted at Jan 17 12:27 PM

Cautionary, caring concern and humane news stories about health is a model of public communication we can adopt and emulate. Read more »

OPINION: The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Fake News and the Simulacrum of Democracy

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jan 17 05:46 AM

Nine years from now the world will be taken over by cyborgs controlled by what will then become a self-aware artificial intelligence network called Skynet.  Read more »

OPINION: How gratitude cured my insomnia, fear and sadness

Robert Labayen
Posted at Jan 15 05:49 AM

If you have a physiological condition, the proper medical care will, of course, be necessary. But thinking happy thoughts will rescue you from a bad feeling immediately. Read more »

Ashfall

Teodoro B. Padilla -- Medicine Matters
Posted at Jan 14 12:23 PM

Ash is often small enough (less than 10 microns) to be inhaled deeply into the lungs, which may trigger respiratory concerns, or even eye and skin problems.    Read more »

OPINION: Why this Vietnamese academic doubts an ASEAN-China COC deal

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Jan 14 12:02 PM

Why this Vietnamese academic thinks ASEAN is unlikely to conclude with China a ‘meaningful’ Code of Conduct in South China Sea.  Read more »

OPINION: In the South China Sea, ASEAN needs to stand united

Karim Raslan - Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Jan 14 03:03 AM

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are the 2 biggest threats to global peace today. Read more »

OPINION: Personalistic politics and political parties

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jan 13 06:12 PM

Preparation starts rather early when preparing for the next elections in the Philippines, precisely because so much as everything depends on the candidate. Read more »

OPINION: Greed will not solve Metro Manila

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Jan 13 05:16 PM

Manila must remain the nation’s capital. There is absolutely no reason to replace nor relocate her. But she must be rid of fatally excessive fat.  Read more »

Protect yourself and your wallet when a natural disaster strikes

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jan 13 09:24 AM

If you and your family are not under immediate threat, consider taking these steps to better prepare yourself for this latest natural disaster to strike the country. Read more »

Some of the most inspiring father and son stories

Robert Labayen
Updated as of Jan 08 04:59 PM

Good fathers are the best examples for their sons. Read more »

OPINION: Elite-driven charter change

Michael Henry Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Jan 08 02:44 AM

For Filipinos, charter change is very clearly an intergenerational undertaking.  Read more »

OPINION: Wars and US presidential elections: Who's in charge?

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Jan 07 09:12 PM

The Republican template of war appears to be in play again as President Donald Trump fights for his second term. Read more »

Expert advice to make 2020 your best money year yet

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Jan 07 08:55 AM

If you’re like 8 out of 10 Filipinos, you turn to family and friends for money advice. Nothing wrong with that when you are just shopping for options, say what kind of insurance they own, where they bank, or what are the good investments they made these days. Read more »

OPINION: The Indonesian film director that does it all

Karim Raslan - Ceritalah ASEAN
Posted at Jan 06 11:10 PM

For cinema lovers in Indonesia, Joko Anwar is very much a household name. Read more »

OPINION: There’s more to the U.S. visa ban on De Lima 'jailers'

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Jan 06 12:45 PM

True, as of now, the visa ban stated in the U.S 2020 budget is not in effect yet. But it’s a warning.   Read more »

OPINION: 'Bed to Bed' is beckoning! Ready?

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Jan 04 12:07 AM

Born in bed and die in bed! “Bed to bed,” is the cycle of life, the way of life. Read more »