An iconic scene in The Odyssey is Odysseus’ encounter with the Sirens. Their singing was so beautiful that anyone who heard it lost all self-control. Captivated by the music, sailors would steer their ships toward the Sirens and crash into the rocks. Odysseus wanted to hear the song without...
On June 11, 2026, SpaceX went public. The company debuted at $135 per share, raising approximately $75 billion and achieving a valuation of roughly $1.77 trillion—making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. Overnight, SpaceX became worth more than Boeing, Mastercard, Disney,...
The House prosecution panel filed on late Monday afternoon, June 15 its 57-page pre-trial brief--arguably its most important pleading in the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil filed the pleading on behalf of the 11-member...
In 1913, at a roulette table in the Monte Carlo Casino, the ball lands on black five times in a row. Sensing opportunity, a couple of players lean in and place small bets on red, thinking the streak had gone on long enough, and that the next spin will probably be red. The ball continues landing on...
Summer has always felt like an unofficial reset button for style, a season for leveling up the closet while making sure accessories and essentials stay on point and cashing in on the season’s hottest deals. Even on a budget, looking chic and doing so within a budget doesn’t have to exist on...
The conflict in Iran continues, and while recent negotiations and a ceasefire offer a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, the future remains uncertain. When crises drag on, it’s easy to feel as though the chaos will last forever. We find ourselves asking: When will this end? While we...
The ongoing oil crisis is making its mark even on the country’s most prestigious national beauty pageant. During the sash ceremony for the 2026 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant held at Novotel Manila in Araneta City on April 6, Gines Enriquez, marketing head of Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc.,...
On Feb. 28, 2026, the United States (US) and Israel launched a surprise attack on multiple cities across Iran. Within days, oil prices surged from around $70 a barrel to well over $100. Like many others, I was stunned to see diesel prices at the gas station spike above ₱100 per liter—and...
One day, a man hears of a strange race at the track where only one horse will run. No competitors, no rivals—just one horse on an empty track. The man, astonished, reaches an obvious conclusion: If there is only one horse, it must win. So, he does exactly what you’d expect: he goes all in. He...
I was recently rereading The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb—a personal favorite of mine. In one chapter, he offers an intriguing parable, which I will loosely adapt here. A group of turkeys is raised with great care on a farm. They are fed daily, have unlimited water, and are protected by guard dogs....
It’s the New Year, and many are wondering how their stock portfolios performed in 2025. For most Filipinos, the results have been disappointing. Headlines talk about political uncertainty and weak growth, while the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) hovers near 6,000—roughly the same level...
I was recently revisiting Morgan Housel’s insightful book, The Psychology of Money. In one chapter, he recounts working as a valet when he was younger. He got to park expensive cars—Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces—for people far wealthier than himself. He wanted a car like that someday....
