Flood myths are prevalent across numerous cultures and can be traced as far back as prehistoric ages. The Bible contains the most globally recognized flood narrative: the story of Noah's Ark. In this Hebrew account, a deity sends a flood to obliterate civilization as a form of divine punishment.

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Of the numerous promises and commitments made by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 22, what stands out for consumers and business alike are the educational reforms or overhauling the EPIRA law, which has caused our electric and power generation costs to be the most expensive in the Southeast Asian region, next only to Singapore.

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As Congress prepares for budget discussions next month, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is urging lawmakers to allocate more funds to support the National Broadband Program (NBP).

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Scrolling through social media, I came across a post by John Calderon that shook me to my core. The incident happened around 6 PM on July 21, 2024, at Ulli's Ayala Center Cebu. It was a scene that highlighted a troubling issue in our society—respect and accountability.

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I’ve been very vocal on social media against efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution, primarily because I believe the amendments being sought after – such as economic provisions – will not benefit the country as a whole.

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Faced with a supply glut because of the falling demand from China for pork and poultry, suppliers from Europe, Brazil and the United States would look towards the Philippines, Japan and South Korea to sell their supply.

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The United States is “expanding” its maritime activities in the South China Sea, US Ambassador to the Philippines, Mary Kay Carlson told an international media conference in Manila on June 25.

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