How do we balance living for the present and for the future? It’s a dilemma present in all of our life decisions, but the issue is especially prominent during the New Year: How does one set and pursue goals while still being able to enjoy and relish the present moment? This apparent contradiction sets the …
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From urine to dental implant
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Human urine may be used in dental implants. Believe it or not. Improbable that may be, researchers at the University of California in Irvine have devised a way to change wastewater into hydroxyapatite (HAp), a natural mineral. HAp is lightweight, strong and durable — an ideal material for dental implants …
God first, everything else follows
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Let us remind ourselves of the need to have the proper priorities in our life. Nowadays, with so many things we have to deal with, it’s important that we are clear regarding this duty. Truth to tell, this need to have the proper priorities has become an urgent need. We cannot …
What is obstructive sleep apnea and why it should not be ignored?
Many people think that snoring is just a normal part of sleep. But for some, it can be a sign of a serious and often ignored condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Experts say OSA is a common sleep-related disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep because an individual’s airway becomes blocked. Sleep …
UP Law dominates 2025 bar exams
By Dennis Gorecho The University of the Philippines – College of Law (UP Law) dominated this year’s bar exams with six alumni making it in the Top 20, including Rank 1. A total of 5,594 out of 11,420 examinees passed, representing 48.98 percent of the total takers who completed all three exam days. Included in …
Teaching without losing yourself
By Herman M. Lagon Some mornings, the weight starts even before the first “Good morning, class.” It begins in a jeep that barely moves, in shoes that never quite dry during habagat, in a late-night message from a parent that opens with a gentle but loaded, “Quick question lang.” By the time the flag ceremony …
Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned. A British-French team of researchers attempted to cover all the different ways that plastic affects health, from oil and gas extraction during production to all …
Not just any aspin
By Herman M. Lagon Some mornings at the ISUFST Main Campus – Tiwi Site arrive already heavy. The sun is sharp by mid-morning, deadlines hover like unspoken reminders, and faces move quickly, eyes fixed on somewhere else. Then, just before lunch, a familiar shape appears near the Guidance and Testing Office. Wolfy pads in quietly, …
The power of God’s word
By Fr. Roy Cimagala What reassuring description we have about God’s word! From the Book of Isaiah in the first reading, we read: “As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and return no more thither, but soak the earth and water it, and make it to spring, ang give seed to the sower, …
Supreme Court affirms recourse vs. online sharks
By Ade S. Fajardo In a previous article, we detailed how online lenders have targeted low income earning employees who are strapped for cash and are desperate for immediate relief. Unscrupulous lenders access the borrower’s mobile phone list of contacts. They then look into the photo gallery and use private or protected images and send …