Toothpaste tubes are typically made from plastic, aluminum or a plastic-aluminum composite. Generally, plastic #4 and aluminum tubes will be the easiest to recycle. The earliest versions were collapsible tubes made of tin, zinc or lead, sometimes coated with wax on the inside. A billion toothpaste tubes. That’s a lot of toothpaste tubes that …
OPINION
The ultimate proof
Christ did many, countless good things from the beginning of this earthly life all the way the end. He preached, he performed miracles, he travelled extensively just to reach out to people. But all these were not enough. He capped everything by offering his life on the cross. I’m referring to what could be considered …
To teach law in the grand manner
By: Dennis Gorecho As freshies in 1992 at the UP College of Law, the imposing words of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. welcomed us to Malcolm Hall: “The business of a law school is not sufficiently described when you merely say that it is to teach law or make lawyers. It is to teach law in …
Kayabangan at katigasan ng ulo, dahilan ng pagtakas sa quarantine
“Aking anak, sakali mang akitin ka ng mga makasalanan, huwag kang papayag, tanggihan mo sila.” – Mga Kawikaan 1:10, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya KAYABANGAN AT KATIGASAN NG ULO, MGA DAHILAN NG PAGTAKAS NG BABAE SA QUARANTINE SA MAKATI HOTEL: Kayabangan, at katigasan ng ulo. Ito ngayon ang mga katangiang sinisisi ng Department of Tourist …
Angles, layers, objectivity, fairness
How can we be objective and fair in our discussions and exchanges when there will always be many angles, layers and spins in which any issue, whether it is an opinable matter or even a dogmatic one, a highly contentious political issue or a long-settled doctrine of faith, is talked about?. In fact, in any …
More things in common than differences
We should sharpen our skill in discerning what unites us more than what divides us. While it’s true that we have our biases, preferences, favourites and pet peeves, we should not allow ourselves to be trapped by them. That is why it pays we be sport and game with anyone and in any situation. In …
Out of this world dentistry
On June 3, the SpaceX CRS-22 rocket took off for the International Space Station-bound from Cape Canaveral, Florida. On board was unusual cargo: oral bacteria and saliva. The idea is to test germs and the saliva and how they behave after treatment with toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other disease-fighting products in space. Bacterial growth, for example, …
Operation Bulig
The recent super typhoon “Odette” caused so much damage to properties, livestock and crops. Lives were lost and many are still unaccounted specifically in Sipalay City. The southern part of Negros Occidental was badly hit, and this representation witnessed how our kababayans suffered the aftermath of “Odette.”. Power is still unrestored considering the extent of typhoon’s …
Celebrating Christ the King
This should be a big celebration, the culmination of all liturgical celebrations we have had for the whole liturgical year which ends precisely with the Solemnity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The occasion should remind us that what we begin we should end well, that ending well ultimately means making Christ …
Finally, strategic union
It’s official. By January 2, 2022, the strategic union of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) will be in effect. Officials of the two entities are unanimous in saying that “this merger has the best interest of our customers and employees. Our shareholders will also benefit. This merger is …