When God created the world in seven days, probably, there was already coffee on the third day. To fast forward human existence, coffee was discovered by goats in Kaffa province in Ethiopia, located in the horn of Africa. Kaldi the goatherd tried some...
Blood has a peculiar, coppery taste in the mouth. Carmen smells it first, a familiar metallic tang from rusted iron reminiscent of white sartin cups in her youth. Hers had a special red lining, instead of the usual blue ones, a gift from...
Even with the rise of science and technology, Filipino folklore is still passed on from generation to generation – including stories of creatures and curses that heretofore have seemed scientifically unanswerable.
Filipino folklore is an interesting topic to delve into for scientists as the...
Pablo Tariman in his hometown Baras, Catanduanes contemplating the island by the sea. (Photo:
Floyd Evangelista Flores)
As I turn 74 in December, I like to look back and sum up the modest journey of my life. I like to start where I was born.
When...
Providing diagnostics and laboratory tests at your doorstep
CleanMed Health Care —the country’s newest medical laboratory and diagnostics center has opened its first-ever branch in La Loma, Quezon City.
The establishment was made to provide customers with affordable and high-quality healthcare services.
The newly inaugurated...
IBA, Zambales — For one day each year, senior citizens in this province get the recognition they deserve when the provincial government lavish upon them a birthday treat like no other.
They get cakes and presents, enjoy dancing and bonding with peers, have fun...