Arianne Lacanilao

Driverless cars: stopping dead seems to be a default setting when they encounter a problem — it can cause chaos on roads

While self-driving vehicles are being deployed in numerous cities globally, persistent controversies continue to challenge their deployment. Recently, Tesla recalled more than two million cars after...

‘Leaveism’ and ‘Presenteeism’ continue even when employers are more flexible – here’s how to be happier at work

Way back in February 2020, before most of us really knew anything about COVID, we wrote an article for The Conversation about “leaveism” and its impact...

DOH: Low transmission, mild Covid-19 over holidays

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said low transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and its mild cases were reported during the holidays. In a...

Getting approved for your first mortgage as a newcomer in Canada

At some point in their lives, everyone strives to buy a home. This is especially true for newcomers to Canada, who often come to this country...

A national school food program would do more than feed students

Now that the holiday break is over for many school children, it’s time to return to the routine of school lunches and early morning breakfasts. But...

15 literary podcasts to make you laugh, learn and join conversations about books

Karolina Grabowska/Pexels   In his “memoir of the craft”, On Writing, Stephen King lauds books as “a uniquely portable magic”. Among the world’s estimated 5 million...

Alberta sovereignty push: Learning from the economic fallout of similar separatist movements

PBBM declares Jan. 9 holiday in Manila for Traslacion

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared January 9 as a special non-working day in the City of Manila given the Feast of the...

Brand-new, Canadian-made Sitcom, Maria and the Mennos set for premiere

Ode Productions is excited to announce the debut of the world’s first Filipino, Mennonite Sitcom Maria and the Mennos. Executive produced by Orlando Braun and Paul...

Starbucks becomes first National Coffee Retailer to accept reusable cups for drive-thru and mobile orders

Starting January 3, 2024, customers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup for every visit at all company-operated stores and participating licensed stores...