Traveling solo for a woman might sound daunting, but as a woman who enjoys traveling alone, I would say it is one of the most liberating and enriching experiences I have had. Solo travel for me is a source of personal growth as much as a way to revitalize my energy and realize that there is so much more to life.  

Wander Woman: The Empowering Journey of Solo Traveler

Raffy Tulfo in Action has never appealed to me. I find it normalizing scandals and unethical acts, and exploiting poor people’s narratives. However, as some of its episodes turn viral, I find it best to discuss the moral issues in those specific episodes, especially in my ethics classes. 

When Blood Runs Against Its Source

Last week, I had the privilege of meeting and befriending an affluent septuagenarian, who is atypical of many Filipinos as he openly discussed death with me. It's probably because he cheated death a few years ago when he survived an ambush. Our conversation led me to ponder why death remains a taboo topic among Filipinos. 

Shall We Talk About Death?

 I live eleven kilometers away from the university where I work. My mornings begin early — I rise at five am, enjoy a cup of coffee, and leave the house by six, ahead of my two senior high school children, and brace myself for the daily commute. 

The Art of Detour: Redirecting Commuter Woes to Creative Outputs

Mia Robles Ng, a vibrant 37-year-old entrepreneur, is the catalyst behind the continuing success and innovation of her family-established Breakthrough restaurant in Villa, Iloilo. Though Mia never grabs credit from her parents’ inspiring story of how Breakthrough came to be, she has embraced the passion for the culinary her parents have long been waiting for and probably praying for. 

Twin Flame of Breakthrough, An Inspiring Homecoming

At the heart of the cultural city of Silay in Negros Occidental, while feasting on the aroma of sugarcane plantations and the historical whispers of the old houses and museums, resides a former Manila girl who has found her true calling. 

Woman on the Run: The Story of Melrose Saludo-Canson

Day1: Super Productive 

The crisp laughter of the audience did not startle me. I was scribbling something on my notes as I tried to look serious about my task as a conference moderator. My gosh, all the conferences I have attended were super boring. 


Conference Chronicles

For the past few weeks, I have been reading the ironic fate of Dan Ariely and Francesca Gino. 

Publish or Pilfer: The Sinister Side  of Academic Pressure

It is that season again in the Philippines, where the stage transforms into a celebration escape, and parents don their Sunday best as they stand beside their children receiving academic awards. 

Honoring Academic Triumphs: Why Recognition Matters

I find myself compelled to write about emotions and aging as I regularly receive messages from students ranting about how their teachers’ frequent emotional outbursts affect their mental health. I would often tell students to do what is required of them, as teachers also feel frustrated when they see their students submitting mediocre outputs. They need to understand that teachers often confront a multitude of challenges, from overwhelming academic and administrative work to daunting preparation for classroom teaching. 

OUT OF THE BOX

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