Did you know that Cebu is one of the best places in the world for astronomical observations? Because of its geographical location, the island is a favored location that is conducive to collecting valuable data, capturing changes and forms, as well as observing planetary movements. According to planet observer Tomio Akutsu, who has been to observatories in New Zealand, Hawaii, Indonesia, China, and Thailand, at 10.33 degrees north latitude, the tropical island of Cebu is completely free of the effects of the jet stream flowing into the Northern Hemisphere, with only trade winds flowing from eas ..read more

More than anyone else, we, Cebuanos greatly place a high value on education. Getting a degree is like a key that opens a whole new world, most especially to those coming from the marginalized sector. But we also know how the cost of education can be so expensive here in the Philippines. Not only that parents have to deal with the tuition that continues to increase every year, but inflation has also tremendously affected the prices of basic school commodities, including books, school supplies, uniforms, and even the fare of going to and fro school. Gaisano Capital Foundation Inc. is Now Accepti ..read more

It’s typical among Cebuanos these days to automatically scroll through their newsfeed and see the latest trend. When packed with so many things to do, spending time on social media usually provides much-needed stress relief, laughter, and inspiration to get through the day. But while mindlessly going through the pages you’re following and seeing the updates of your friends may seem harmless, digesting the latest trends, falling trapped into fake news, watching those silly short videos, and knowing the latest update about those celebrities actually lead to a content-crammed rabbit hole that is ..read more

The Philippines was not identified by Airbnb as one of the most romantic destinations in the world for nothing. Aside from the beautiful islands and natural wonders that couples can explore around the country, Filipinos are romantic by nature. Next to Thais, Chinese, and people from Hong Kong, Filipinos were identified as the fourth most romantic people in the region in the survey conducted by Consumer Purchasing Priorities in Asia-Pacific by MasterCard. Though pressed with financial capabilities, Filipinos remain best at the expression of love through their preferred ‘love language’ or heartw ..read more

Want to pursue further studies in Japan? Apply for Ajinomoto Foundation Postgraduate Grants that cover full scholarships at the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ochanomizu University, Waseda University, and Kagawa Nutrition University for qualified Filipino students. Who does not dream of visiting the “Land of the Rising Sun”? Aside from its natural wonders and unique culture and traditions, Japan has been viewed well—and particularly ranking very high when it comes to providing equal educational opportunities to rich and poor students. A ..read more

The University of San Carlos once again leads the universities outside Metro Manila in the World University Ranking powered by Webometrics—the largest academic ranking of Higher Education Institutions In the January edition of the updated Ranking of Universities, where indicators were obtained most recently to keep the freshness of the data, USC garnered a total of 3952 Web Content Impact (pertaining to the number of external networks linking to the institution’s webpages that has been normalized and then the maximum value is chosen), 3805 in Transparency Rating and Cited Researchers (with ci ..read more

Here’s a bittersweet truth about Philippine education: the country has the highest learning poverty rate in Asia. But this is not because Filipinos are dumb. Unfortunately, the perpetuating cycle of poverty that spans from one generation to the next often affects the learning capacity of many citizens: thereby resulting in many other prevalent issues in the country, such as inflation, health concerns, income inequality, economic growth, violence, and the like. While this may sound depressing, as Filipinos, we’re not ones to back down. We can always break the cycle. Sure, it takes a lot of mon ..read more

You’ll never look at ginabot the same way ever again. With the limited amount of white onion sprinkled on the spicy vinegar used for a dip, it is quite difficult to enjoy the ultimate street food favorite like before. For an agricultural country, it is quite devastating to see the prices of onions soar so high that government authorities have now resorted to importing up to 22,000 tons of the said spice until the third month of this year! As early as the first week of this year, both red and white onions in the Philippines were sold at an astounding price of P600 per kilogram. And as if that’s ..read more

Admit it or not, those ‘90s video games have carved some wonderful memories within you. With gaming now even more accessible to everyone, there was some charm about the early days of gaming—which were once educational and family-oriented. As children who grew up in the early years of the internet and gadgets, most millennials have experienced the thrill of patiently waiting and the simplicity of the joys brought by accomplishing obstacle courses and completing missions. ‘90s Video Games That You Probably Miss Let us quickly travel back in time and remember the beautiful times we had with these ..read more

Are you looking to learn new skills or expand your knowledge in a particular field? The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the Philippines offers a wide range of free online courses to Filipinos looking to improve their skills and enhance their employability. In 2023, TESDA will continue to offer a variety of online courses in fields such as agriculture, automotive, beauty care, construction, information and communications technology (ICT), and more. These courses are designed to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fiel ..read more