4+ week, 1+ day ago   (123+ words) The following is a press release from the Professional Regulation Commission. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 4,957 out of 8,701 passed the Psychometrician Licensure Examination given by the Board of Psychology in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo,…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (118+ words) ‘Twerk’ dates back to 1820, as twerking joins Oxford dictionary ranks rappler.com ‘Twerk’ dates back to 1820, as twerking joins Oxford dictionary ranks The word “twerk” dates back to as early as 1820, the Oxford English Dictionary said Thursday, June 25, as it…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (573+ words) DECREASING PATIENCE. AI tool use decreases people's level of patience, a philosopher posits When I was growing up, teachers would assign research papers that required going to the library, or later, searching for relevant material on the internet. If the…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (297+ words) On the week that we celebrate 40 years of ousting a dictator in a civilian-backed military revolt that inspired the world, we find ourselves where we ought not to be: Take all that, plus the spectacle and hoopla that surrounded Marcos…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago   (581+ words) Will the Philippines follow? All eyes have been on Australia since the year began, after it became the first country in the world to ban access to social media of its citizens under 16. Last week, Greece said it will soon…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (721+ words) WASHINGTON, US – Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will face courtroom scrutiny this week over allegations that their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis, as the national debate about kids’ screen time enters a new phase. The trial in…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (932+ words) There was food waiting for detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio at home on the day her mother Lhalha thought she was finally going to be free. It was expected on Friday, January 23, 2026. The day after the promulgation of her terrorism…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (266+ words) TIKTOK. The TikTok app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025 Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (328+ words) Rappler CEO Maria Ressa introduces Oleksandra Matviichuk, Founder, Centre for Civil Liberties, for the Closing Keynote Address at the Social Good Summit on November 16, 2025. All the inspiring moments, now yours. Relive the full breadth of this year’s Social Good Summit…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago   (780+ words) About one in four employees has a diagnosable mental health condition, and up to 65 percent say mental health concerns interfere with their ability to work. The economic toll is staggering. In the United States alone, mental health concerns cost over…...