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Richard A. Giye

Richard A. Giye is a Cordilleran writer. He is a fellow of the BIYAG Benguet Creative Writing Workshop and of Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA). The Province of Benguet awarded him the Essayist of the Year in 2022 and Promising Artist for Literature in 2023. He teaches language and literature at Benguet State University.

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The Birth of Zaroasther

They connived with the dark shadows, the family who lived in a house full of glass windows and graven saints. Toraja invited me to...

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Caught in the Eye of Durarakit

The black piglet trotted along the edge of the backyard with his nose down sensing the soil following the scent of urine and chicken...

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The Last of the Igorot Head-hunting

Dang-on is the youngest survivor of the worst landslide that happened in Cordillera. On that tragic evening, Dang-on found himself clinging to a branch...

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Time for Tattoos

I was careless to let the small house gecko fall from my hands, and my heart sank to see the creature torn into two. Its own tail wagging on the ground, opposite the head! “I’m sorry!”

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K-Pop fans master the Comeback—streaming, voting, and charting like a pro

by Orville Tan Comeback Season—Ready, Set, Fighting! Every K-pop fan knows that a “comeback” means a group or soloist releasing new music and kicking off a whole promo cycle. Unlike Western artists who might drop an album and chill, K-pop comebacks are grand events with elaborate concepts, music show...

Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) Statement on U.S. Tariff Measures and Safeguarding Philippine Economic Interests

Concern Over Unilateral Tariff Measures The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expresses grave concern regarding the United States' imposition of additional punitive tariffs on Philippine exports. Such unilateral measures violate fundamental World Trade Organization (WTO) principles of non-discrimination and fair trade, threatening...

OldTown White Coffee Debuts in the Philippines with a Fresh Look and Flavor Twist

Five-day “Back to Where It All Began” experience at Robinsons Magnolia launches brand’s fresh identity and new flavors Manila, Philippines –– On July 9, 2025, OldTown White Coffee transforms Robinsons Magnolia into a slice of Ipoh’s historic kopitiam culture with “Back to Where It All Began,” a five-day...

Mang Inasal celebrates double win at ASEAN PR Excellence Awards

Mang Inasal, the Philippines' Grill Expert, earned two Silver Awards at the 5th ASEAN PR Excellence Awards, a regional recognition that celebrates excellence in public relations campaigns and professionals across Southeast Asia. The Mang Inasal Nation Facebook Group was honored in the Best Communication Use of Social Media category for serving...

Norjan Abass Opens Maria: A Kaleidoscope at Gateway Gallery

The exhibit “Maria: A Kaleidoscope” is an exploration in presenting the traditional image of the Filipina in Filipiniana attire by artist Norjan Ismail Abbas. Moving further along his “Talukbong at Tapis” 2024 exhibit, Maria is a focused exploration into the “Alternative Filipiniana.” For this exhibit, “kaleidoscope” refers to...

American Standard celebrates 150 years of trust and innovation with limited-time offers

Some of the most meaningful parts of life happen in the quietest moments. Whether you’re washing up before a busy day or unwinding at night for a cozy bedtime, these familiar rhythms of everyday routines can bring comfort, even calm, especially when the space around you is...

EuroXtreme Circus Ignites Arcovia City with Unforgettable Thrills

EuroXtreme Circus has arrived at Arcovia City in Pasig for a limited run, bringing a full-scale spectacle of stunts, comedy, and world-class thrills. Following successful tours across Mindanao and the Visayas, EuroXtreme is now on its third leg in Luzon and first-ever stop, giving the metro the...

GO REWARDS OFFERS AT SPATIO

Go Rewards is kicking off a month-long grand spree at Opus Mall, Bridgetowne Estates. From July to August 3, 2025, enjoy as much as 50% discount and up to 20 times points from partner stores - Spatio, Robinsons Appliances, Toys"R"Us, True Value, and The Marketplace. Pay with...

Visa-Free Entry for Filipino Tourists Extended Again!

Taiwan Tourism Administration Forms Delegation to Join Philippine Travel Expo and Promotion Events, Invites Top Influencers to Promote Taiwan Taiwan recently announced a one-year extension of the visa-free entry policy for Filipino travelers to Taiwan (until July 31, 2026). In response, the Taiwan Tourism Administration, swiftly organized a...

Elusive ‘Birth of a Torus’ in Quantum Systems Observed For the First Time

By Harvey Sapigao Imagine a very thin rubber band morphing into a donut. This transformation, known as the ‘birth of a torus’, is used to mathematically describe the behavior of systems undergoing transitions. While the birth of a torus is common in classical systems, it has only existed...

AI NEGOSYO RELAUNCHES TO BRING AI TO EVERY FILIPINO ENTREPRENEUR

AI NEGOSYO officially relaunches today with a renewed mission to bring Artificial Intelligence to every Filipino entrepreneur. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the tools, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing digital economy. At the forefront of this...

From Crisis to Comeback: TIEZA Rebounds with ₱7.8B Travel Tax Revenue, Nationwide Projects

TIEZA COO Mark Lapid addressed stakeholders at the Visayas Tourism Congress, highlighting the agency’s infrastructure accomplishments, post-pandemic recovery, and ongoing efforts to promote transparency in the use of the ₱1,620 travel tax. From a 98% financial deficit in 2021 to ₱7.8 billion in travel tax collections in 2024,...

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