Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Philippines’ Deadly Tuberculosis Crisis

 

An image of a Filipino healthcare worker in protective gear examining a patient inside a crowded clinic.
An image of a Filipino healthcare worker in protective gear examining a patient inside a crowded clinic.

 

Tuberculosis has become one of the most persistent publichealth crises in the Philippines, with the World Health Organization ranking the country among the top three nations with the highest TB burden worldwide. In 2023 alone, the Philippines recorded an estimated 739,000 TB cases, a staggering number that reflects deep structural health challenges.

 

Friday, July 24, 2026

Hong Kong’s triple identity: Power, skyline, & the taste of a city

 

An image showing Hong Kong’s skyline, an old temple, and a dim sum table, symbolizing the city’s political paradox, architectural contrasts, and culinary fusion.
An image showing Hong Kong’s skyline, an old temple, and a dim sum table, symbolizing the city’s political paradox, architectural contrasts, and culinary fusion.

 

Hong Kong is one of the world’s most fascinating cities because it lives in a constant state of duality. Its political reality, architectural landscape, and culinary identity all reveal a place shaped by contrasts, a city that stands at the crossroads of history, culture, and global influence.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Rwanda genocide: The unspoken truths behind a global ragedy

 

An image of historical analysis of the 1994 Rwanda genocide and geopolitical influences.

An image of historical analysis of the 1994 Rwanda genocide and geopolitical influences.


The Rwanda genocide remains one of the darkest chapters in modern African history, yet many of its geopolitical dimensions have never been fully confronted. While countless articles describe the brutality that unfolded in 1994, the deeper international connections, political decisions, and foreign interests surrounding the tragedy often remain unspoken.