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The power of words and reading

My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

BATANG MINDANAW: Puhon

SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) – Puhon. In this day and age, this word carries more meaning than ever. We utter it, believing in it. At times, in casual conversations, we say it first; other times, we say it last — to express hope, to believe that our wishful thinking will happen by God’s […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say

“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making." The post Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer

The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved. The post Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Government workers say love of country means honest, dedicated service

Government workers say love of country means honest, dedicated service.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Things are changing

It sounds like an overworn cliche whenever you say, “things are changing,” because they are. I heard a foreign speaker say, “even change is changing.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Things are changing

It sounds like an overworn cliche whenever you say, “things are changing,” because they are. I heard a foreign speaker say, “even change is changing.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Things are changing

It sounds like an overworn cliche whenever you say, “things are changing,” because they are. I heard a foreign speaker say, “even change is changing.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

BATANG MINDANAW: ‘Buhi pa baja kaw?’

SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 5 March)—We are Surigaonons! Of course, we don’t say, “Kumusta na?” Instead, we say, “Buhi pa baja kaw?” (Its closest translation is “Are you still alive?”) No matter how disturbing it might seem to hear, this term, along with its linguistic context, is best understood by Surigaonons, or at least by […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Teachers say no to charter change, denationalization of education’

Opposing any initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution to cater to the needs of foreign business and powers is an important act of this remembering.” The post Teachers say no to charter change, denationalization of education’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Steve Kerr, Golden State agree to $35 million, 2-year extension, AP sources say

Steve Kerr, Golden State agree to $35 million, 2-year extension, AP sources say.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Israel strikes Rafah refugee camp, 22 killed, local health officials say

Aid agencies say an assault on Rafah would be catastrophic. It is the last relatively safe place in an enclave devastated by Israel's military offensive......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

TikTok Trend: ‘In the Philippines we don’t say…’

  CEBU CITY, Philippines–  A proud Filipina mother, could not resist joining the latest TikTok trend “In the Philippines we don’t say “with her daughter. With her phone and the wits of her daughter, their TikTok video is making rounds online. Five-year-old, Aliyah Amel Valero was narrating the Filipino quirks and expressions of people when.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

MARCOS VS DUTERTE | Majority of local officials still supporting PBBM, Negros Occidental execs say

MARCOS VS DUTERTE | Majority of local officials still supporting PBBM, Negros Occidental execs say.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

What keeps you from sharing your needs with others?

What keeps you from sharing your needs with others? What can you do today to reach out to someone else and help shoulder their burden?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Will China now play a long or short game against Taiwan?

Beijing [China], January 23 (ANI): Following the Taiwanese people's refusal to buckle to Chinese coercion in the January 13 elections, voting back into power the incumbent Democratic People's Party (DPP) with its new leader Lai Ching-te, opinion varies as to what Beijing's next course of action will be. Will China make a precipitative military move against Taiwan, or will it continue its policy of incessant coercion? Chin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2024: What to expect

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Sixteen contingents from Cebu province, including the cities of Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, will be vying for this year’s Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan. The competition will be held at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) today, January 14. Meanwhile, the Street Parade contest will start at 2 p.m. The parade will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Executioner

Earlier this week, Trump adviser Peter Navarro finally stepped into jail......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024