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What kind of future…

July 2, 2026

As the grandfather of four, with a fifth on the way, I often wonder, given the current sorry state of things in the world, what kind of future will I leave for my children and grandchildren.

It’s win-or-go-home time!

June 30, 2026

And now, it’s down from 48 to 32 teams—the start of the knockout stage, or win-or-go-home phase of the FIFA World Cup after matches of 48 teams started on June 11.

EXCEL

June 30, 2026

On Monday, June 22, Central Philippine University began its college classes for the new academic year.

Bullying as Alibi: Mass shooting at SJNHS

June 30, 2026

The tragic shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, which claimed the lives of three students and injured at least 20 others, has shaken the nation and dominated public attention.

Official records of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have revealed that three babies are born every minute in the country. About 4,775 Filipino babies are born every day, thus, making the Philippines as having one of the highest birth rates at 2.36 percent in the world.

Don’t assume that everyone thinks the same way you do

June 25, 2026

As human beings we have a tendency to take a lot of mental shortcuts, make a lot of assumptions about others. For instance, if something feels obviously true to you, you quietly assume that it must feel true to others. Most of us do this without even realizing it.

A museum to remember refugees

June 23, 2026

With about 42 million persons displaced from their home countries because of conflict, violence and persecution, the observance of World Refugee Day on June 21 becomes more relevant and pressing than ever.

Gathering at the Table for Peace

June 23, 2026

From June 15 to 18, representatives from different religious traditions gather at Silliman University in Dumaguete City for the Interfaith Peace Conference with the theme “Gathering at the Table: Faiths in Dialogue for Peace.”

CPU CARES: 75 years of exemplary agricultural education

June 23, 2026

The Central Philippine University College of Agriculture, now known as CPU-CARES or the College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences, has journeyed from humble beginnings to become one of the nation’s premier institutions of agricultural education.

Time capsule sealed by FU Class 2026

June 19, 2026

Foundation University held its annual time capsule ceremony on May 21 at the Sofia Soller Sinco Hall, bringing together graduating students, administrators, deans, and guests in a celebration of memories, milestones, and moments that shaped the journey of the Class of 2026.

What kind of future…

It’s win-or-go-home time!

EXCEL

Bullying as Alibi: Mass shooting at SJNHS

Growth vs limits

Don’t assume that everyone thinks the same way you do

A museum to remember refugees

Gathering at the Table for Peace

CPU CARES: 75 years of exemplary agricultural education

Time capsule sealed by FU Class 2026

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