Researchers at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) have developed a pen that can detect early signs of autism in handwriting. The project, dubbed ‘iSULAT’ (Intelligent Stroke Utilization, Learning, Assessment, and Testing Pen), was spearheaded by Assoc. Prof Edison Roxas, chair of the Department of Electronics Engineering. Roxas said that handwriting is a “deeply personal […]
The artists and poets of the Kislap Diwa cultural project have released a letter expressing their disappointment with Senator Loren Legarda and ultimately disassociating themselves from her altogether. Via a Facebook post containing the letter, the group voiced their disillusionment with Legarda, pointing to the appalling turn of events in the Philippine Senate, where she […]
Siargao Island is widely considered one of the best islands to visit. In the first quarter of 2025, 112,510 tourists flocked to Siargao to enjoy what it had to offer, of which 35,308 were foreigners. From surfing at the famous Cloud 9 spot to island hopping in Guyam, Daku, and Naked Island, it’s no surprise that […]
Last May 12, the popular Japanese snack brand Calbee announced that it would temporarily revise its bright-colored packaging to a somber black-and-white aesthetic. The decision was a response to volatile geopolitical risks affecting the raw materials used for ink and packaging (i.e., crude oil). Crude oil is an essential ingredient in producing naphtha, a byproduct […]
The top K-pop agencies in South Korea are HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG, or the “Big 4.” When it comes to marketing phrases or developing the next big K-pop artist or group, these companies compete fiercely. In an unexpected move, they decided to collaborate to develop “Fanomenon” (a combination of the terms “Fan” and “Phenomenon,” […]
Maguindanao is a province with a significant cultural heritage. Centuries of resistance to Spanish occupation have resulted in strong Islamic linkages, as seen by techniques such as the Inaul textile weaving. The Maguindanaon’s traditional woven fabric is known as Inaul, which means “to weave” in Maguidanaoan language. What distinguishes Inaul from other traditional weavings is […]
When we watch something on Netflix, one thing that stands out is the lighting. When a character appears on screen, the lighting makes them completely visible to us. We can see every facial expression and detail. The brilliant, colorful, and organic craftsmanship of previous films is being replaced by soft and low-contrast lighting that makes […]
There’s no doubt that TV shows and anime specifically are popular forms of entertainment. When we the watch title of a show like ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘Peacemaker’, or ‘Naruto Shippuden’, a kind of magic could be felt as music (whether is has lyrics or not) is playing while scenes from the show are interspersed as […]
April is Stress Awareness Month. Yes, you heard that right, there is a whole month dedicated to raising awareness towards stress and has done so since 1992. 2026 has been a rather stressful year with everything happening around the world from rising gas prices due to the conflict, political tensions, among others. Adding to that […]