Cheers, not jeers
BY JAZMIN BANAL
THE INTERNET opens a world of information. From entertainment, politics, and business to your daily memes, Era, and Marites, you can find...
Can creatives save the Philippines?
BY JAZMIN BANAL
STORYTELLING might not immediately come to mind when we think about democracy. But consider Cartoonist Zach and the Professional Heckler, Mighty Magulang,...
How sweet it is to be a fan of Andy
MY EARLIEST memory of cheering for Andy Murray was in 2010. Itās unclear to me how I became a fan and why it happened...
Disaster relief in a culture of empathy
WHEN I was working for government, there were a few calamities, even armed conflict, causing devastation on lives and livelihood. Disaster relief and rehabilitation...
Honor, excellence, and above all service
BY JAZMIN BANAL
THIS YEAR, university graduations in the United States had commencement speakers in the likes of Roger Federer, Maria Ressa, and Jerry Seinfeld....
Divorce as an option
IN AN interview with DZRH, the Catholic Bishopsā Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Spokesperson said: āKapag merong isang abusive spouse hindi mo naman...
Fighting fake news
BEA ALONZO has had enough. The actress of more than 20 years is out to defend herself.
She filed three criminal complaints for cyber libel...
Motherhood
BY JAZMIN BANAL
I HAVE not given birth to anyone. I am supposed to be called, medically, nulliparous. Being in that category has its health...
Turn off that TV
CHILDREN are often encouraged to face-a-book and read. But have you ever wondered what is happening to their parents and idols, the manongs and the...
Moment of Totality
BY JAZMIN BANAL
āNew moon on Mondayā
(Duran Duran, 1983, track 2)
On April 8, there was a total solar eclipse, the Moon captivating the sky and...