NIGHT OWL Linguistics is the science of the human mind. Each language is a unique experiment in how to structure thought, perceive time, and relate to the world. We are shutting down these experiments before we even under-stand what they can teach us. The alarming rate of language extinction is...
NIGHT OWL When I left the Philippines, I thought I was chasing only an education. What I didn 't know then was that I was also running into a mirror—one that would reflect not just the world beyond our borders, but everything we still lack, everything we could become. Abroad, my days were...
Manila Bulletin has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Arkipelago Analytics, a data science and analytics company, who will provide data analytic reports to enhance the stories of the 125-year-old media company in its online, print, and other platforms of delivering news. Anna Mae Yu...
The LSE International Development Review—an entirely student-based, open-access journal dedicated to advancing rigorous debate on international development—releases its first print issue. This edition brings together interdisciplinary analyses and policy-oriented research spanning development...
NIGHT OWL In a democracy, few things are as fundamental as the accurate counting of votes. The legitimacy of elections — and thus the stability of a nation's political system — hinges directly upon trust in the electoral process. For the Philippines, a country with a rich democratic tradition...
In an era marked by division, war, ecological crisis, and disinformation, Pope Francis continues to be a moral compass—not only for Catholics, but for all of humanity. His voice is steady in a world of clamor, reminding us that faith is not measured by how loud we speak, but by how deeply we...
NIGHT OWL In the Philippines, every election day is a test of our democratic resolve. Streets buzz with anticipation, barangay halls fill with voters, and millions take part in the sacred civic ritual of casting a ballot. Yet, behind the color of campaign tarps and the spectacle of political...
NIGHT OWL When we talk about gender equality, the conversation often focuses on the corporate boardroom, government leadership, or social movements. But real progress toward equality requires more than just putting women in high-ranking positions or passing new legislation. It begins in the most...
NIGHT OWL Arkipelago Analytics, a data science and analytics firm, announces its strategic partnership with Manila Bulletin, a trusted media institution in the Philippines. This collaboration integrates data into reporting on official national and local issues. In an era defined by rapid...
NIGHT OWL My first encounter with Biz Stone, the co-founder of Twitter, took place in the historic Sheldonian Theater — a grand seventeenth-century venue designed by Christopher Wren. Sitting there, surrounded by curved seating and a spectacular painted ceiling, I found it hard to imagine a more...
NIGHT OWL In the ever-evolving gastronomic playground that is Kingly Court, Donia emerges as a star, illuminating the top floor with its bold, soulful, and undeniably delicious take on Filipino cuisine. It’s a restaurant that doesn’t just serve food; it orchestrates an experience — one that...
NIGHT OWL In the grand tapestry of human civilization, language is the primary thread that binds communities, conveys identity, and preserves cultural wisdom. But around the world, centuries-old tongues are on the brink of vanishing. Their disappearance represents not merely a loss of...
