U.S. Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Spark Regional Escalation and Diplomatic Ripples
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the United States carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21–22, targeting sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. These operations, coordinated with Israeli forces, aimed to degrade Iran’s uranium enrichment infrastructure. According to U.S. officials, the assaults were “an incredible, overwhelming success,” though intelligence agencies estimate […]
Russia Launches Largest Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine as Frontline Tensions Escalate
In the dead of night between July 5 and 6, Russia launched its largest drone and missile assault on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Over 550 aerial weapons—including Shahed drones, cruise missiles, and glide bombs—were launched toward multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Dnipro. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that […]
The Street Food Vendor Who Became a Culinary Icon
At first glance, Aling Teresa’s small food cart in Manila looks like any other. But as soon as you taste her isaw (grilled chicken intestines) or balut (fertilized duck egg), you realize why people line up every night to eat here. “I’ve been selling street food for 25 years,” she told me while flipping skewers […]
The Mango Farmer’s Legacy: Protecting the Sweetest Treasure of the Philippines(sample)
Under the scorching sun of Guimaras, the air is thick with the scent of ripe mangoes. Here, I met Mr. Ernesto Dela Cruz, a third-generation mango farmer who has dedicated his life to cultivating what is considered the sweetest mango in the world. “My father and grandfather always told me that mango farming isn’t just […]
Just an sample
ECOSYSTEM Nature, in the common sense, refers to essences unchanged by man; space, the air, the river, the leaf. Art is applied to the mixture of his will with the same things, as in a house, a canal, a statue, a picture. But his operations taken together are so insignificant, a little chipping, baking, patching, and washing, […]
The Soul of Filipino Cuisine: A Family-Owned Carinderia’s Journey(sample)
Interviewee: Maria Reyes, owner of “Lutong Bahay,” a family-run carinderia (local eatery) in Manila. Interviewed by: Ryoma Hirano Introduction In the bustling streets of Manila, small eateries known as carinderias are the backbone of the local food scene. These humble establishments serve home-cooked Filipino dishes at affordable prices, providing daily meals for workers, students, and […]
Restaurant that inherit from grandmother ~Through the calonization in the Philippines~(sample)
A Restaurant That Inherits from Grandmother: Through the Colonization in the Philippines In the heart of the Philippines, where history and culture blend seamlessly with daily life, there exist restaurants that are more than just places to eat—they are living testaments to the resilience and adaptation of Filipino cuisine through centuries of colonization. These family-run […]
to conserve the tradition ~Philipino mango maker~(This is a sample)
The Philippines, known for producing some of the world’s sweetest mangoes, holds a deep-rooted tradition of mango cultivation and preservation. Generations of Filipino mango farmers and makers have dedicated their lives to perfecting the art of growing, harvesting, and processing mangoes, ensuring that this cherished fruit remains an essential part of the country’s cultural and […]