Is our future hinged on the bounce of pingpong balls?
News and Issues Of Heroes and Helplessness by Alexander Martin Remollino
Last month, Time Magazine ran a feature on so-called "Asian Heroes". For the
Philippines, they pointed out that the hero is the bet collector, because
Filipinos look to the lottery to put them out of their misery and make their
dreams come true. Is this really the case, and could we do something about it?
Arts and Entertainment Cruising on Cable by Macy Alcaraz
Copyright laws aside, the Internet has brought about more access to music than ever. With the advent of high-speed connections like Cable Internet, the ability to use online file-sharing tools puts the user one click away from all the music in the world.
Etcetera, etcetera Other Side of the Fence by Leah Guerrero
Teachers could be your second parents, touching lives and making differences. They could also be the bane of your existence, the number one enemy in your minds. But do you ever wonder what's in their minds? A new teacher relates her experience on the other side of the fence.
Features and Gimmicks Texting Freedom Fighters by Ederic Eder
They are a group who has fought tooth and nail for texting freedom. From text cuts to text taxes to quality of service, Txt Power has been at the forefront of the issues that affect the "texting freedom" of today's Generation Txt.
News and Issues General Roy "Pac Man" Cimatu: Power Pellets Anyone? by Exbalakatoomba
Gen. Roy Cimatu, our recently selected AFP chief of staff, carries the nickname Pac Man, given in the PMA by classmates who made the mistake of getting in his way. He gobbled them up. Yet the words used to describe him by his younger brother were thoughtful and kind.
Features and Gimmicks The Outlet Yard: A New Way to Shop by Beng Nonog
There is a new shopping center in the Metro and it's not quite a mall. In fact, it looks more like a high-class bazaar. Outlet Yard, which is located in Quezon Avenue, offers far more than your regular shopping mall.
Arts and Entertainment Noontime Shows: Whoo-hoo or Boo-hoo? by Carl Roguel and Beng Nonog
Noontime variety shows has been a staple for millions of Filipinos during their lunch hour. Two of our writers dig into them and find out what all the fuzz is about.
Etcetera, etcetera Reflections of an Ex-Fat Girl by Bambi
Until three years ago, I was the constant center of ridicule. Everything about me was weird; everything I did made people snicker and laugh. People gossiped about my slightest move, scrutinized my every mistake, and mimicked my actions behind my back.