Philstar.com A pair of automotive unicorns, a silver Porsche 993 GT2 and a yellow Porsche 991 GT2 RS were recently showcased on Philippine soil. The sought-after variants of iconic models served as the centerpiece of an exhibit held at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) in Pasig City. The special session was led by Professor Minoru Goko of the Nihon Automobile College in Japan. Adding to the allure of the German luxury sports car is a little-known fact: a Filipino

By Gerardine Syquia Discovering Beauty in the Ordinary In the constant pursuit of excellence, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters most.  There are mornings when the alarm rings, and before I even open my eyes, I have already felt the weight of the day that has not even happened yet. My body is awake, but my mind is tired. My heart feels heavy, and I still manage to stand up. I fix my bed. I brush my teeth. I move. I believe that students and faculty alike are very

By Jaime Benitez This article is Part II of The Theatre Critic, Becoming . You can find Part I here . Of all my usap-usapans, [ Sierra Lakes ] is the most minimalist — and, though it has the tersest dialogue, I consider it to be one of my most eloquent, provided that it is performed correctly. (xxxi) This is what Tony Perez, playwright of Sierra Lakes , said in Pagbabaguntao sa Berbanya, Volume 2 of a collection of his literary works. To me, it captures the essence of what m

By Zyra Lentija Have you ever thought about what it really means to stay? Not just to linger or go through the motions, but to remain by choice ? In the Christian narrative, God did not leave humanity to struggle on its own. When Jesus became man, He chose to stay with us, among us, for all time. He stayed despite suffering, rejection, and death, showing that the deepest freedom is not in walking away but in staying faithfully and intentionally. There is a quiet kind of trag

This article examines Filipino youth’s perspectives on faith and religion in relation to their readiness to undertake an “evangelizing mission” in both strict and broad senses.

By Icarus Another View of Christmas With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, it is hard not to notice the things that seem to obscure the season’s warmth. Traffic for instance is at an all-time high. Instead of Christmas lights, we are greeted with a trail of red brake lights everywhere we go. Christmas parties engulf the night with their boom boxes and announcement of prizes. Families who decided to travel abroad leave their home unattended, turning their community into

We used to wait by bridges and waiting sheds. We used to show up, even when it rained.

We used to wait by bridges and waiting sheds. We used to show up, even when it rained.