This year marks a significant milestone for Google Maps as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. For two decades, this revolutionary platform has not only transformed how we navigate the world but has also become an indispensable tool for exploring, connecting, and discovering the wonders of our planet. In the Philippines,…
Ateneo de Manila University researchers have found that using internet memes, such as reaction memes, template memes, and educational memes, to teach science can significantly improve learning outcomes for senior high school students. When I was growing up, I wasn’t mainly a Science whiz. No, not ever. My attitude towards…
The Christmas spirit has arrived early at IKEA Philippines, with the brand unveiling its largest-ever price drop, just in time for the holidays. True to its mission to “create a better everyday life for many people,” IKEA is once again making home living easier and more affordable for Filipino families.…
My latest write-up for Aratum is an extensive article about Indonesia and President Joko Widodo’s project of rellocating their capital city from Jakarta to Nusantara. It’s an exciting endeavor as Widodo’s administration is set to create a smart and sustainable city. All the dreams of a tech-lover might come true,…
“There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst.” ― Stephen King New findings from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM) indicate that the Philippines may face more potent and damaging typhoons…
Here’s an exciting news for language, communications, and history enthusiasts out there. For those people who have been wanting to learn Baybayin like me but don’t have enough time, I guess a smart, AI-powered translator can help us bit by bit. A group of Filipino mathematicians has recently achieved a…
Like in other aspects of society, 2020, the start of the pandemic year, accelerated a revolution in the event industry. Since the pandemic has limited each person’s movement, event organizers had to be more strategic in their work. They had no choice but to switch to the digital medium. From…
Despite saying goodbye to my radical sensibilities in 2018, it was during this year that I have truly learned to be pragmatic. I believe being one is a great way to balance out my thoughts and perception of the world. Sometimes, however, I still miss having strong political opinions. Being…
Never in the entire course of history have we ever discussed more distractions than today. We are living in an era of distractions, and it just keeps getting worse by the day. In this blog post, I’ll write about my top 5 distractions and how I deal with them. I…