In 1998, Australian sociologist Judy Singer introduced the term neurodivergent, which stemmed from the word neurodiversity. The brain develops in a unique way. No two brains are exactly alike. A person who is neurodivergent, however, has a brain that processes, learns, and behaves differently from...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy source of our cells, is now gaining recognition for its incredible benefits in skincare. Derived mainly from yeast, which is rich in B vitamins, ATP provides essential energy to our cells, supporting their optimal functioning and overall health. Let's...
Valerie Teng, Raeche Dacanay, and Mylene Quito. Mylene Quito, Raeche Dacanay, and Valerie Teng, talented Filipina artists, have received invitations to participate in a prestigious international art exhibition titled "Infinite Horizons." This event is scheduled to take place from Oct. 28 to...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released nearly P4 billion to fund the government’s tuition-free college education program. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said she approved a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P3.84 billion for the Universal Access to...
OF TREES AND FOREST The Villar Group is extremely proud to be recognized for our good corporate governance by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). Our listed companies — Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., AllDay Marts Inc., AllHome Corp., Golden MV Holdings, Inc., and Vistamalls Inc., were...
A GROWING BOND The author joins a group for a spiritual retreat in hopes of gaining peace and spiritual nourishment By HONEY REYES In mid-September, 26 strangers and I, all in various stages of emotional crisis, spent two nights and two days on this bushy and gorgeous retreat location at the Our...
By YVES LAURENT CAISIP A TRAGIC TRUTH Amid the rise of Covid-19 cases in 2020, reports of physical and sexual abuse against women also rose (Freepik) The outbreak of Covid-19 has caused restricted movements to a lot of people. Lurking behind it is another pandemic not openly discussed by victims,...
For its 11th edition, QCinema introduces QCDox, the official documentary program of the QCinema International Film Festival. Though the festival has exhibited documentaries before, QCDox hosts a stronger commitment to bringing more attention to the possibilities of the form. Get ready for a lineup...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Assistant Secretary (Asec) Renato Paraiso, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, guaranteed the safety of online precinct finders for the upcoming 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Photo credit to DICT In a press conference,...
Do you know Joseph Severn? If you did, it’s maybe only because of John Keats. He was the portraitist and painter who agreed to accompany the English poet when, afflicted with tuberculosis, of which his two brothers and his mother before him died, Keats decided to take refuge in the warmer climate...
DAVAO CITY – Almost 3,000 security personnel have been tapped to safeguard the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) here on October 30. Police Capt. Hazel Tuazon, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) spokesperson, said 1,876 are DCPO personnel and 1,072 are augmentation from the...
Public spending likely exceeded the government's third-quarter program by a tenth, driven by accelerated infrastructure expenditures, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In the National Government's August 2023 disbursement report, the DBM indicated that the Marcos...
