
Japan’s quiet lessons
In Nagaoka, even a short drive became a moment of reflection — an opportunity to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of rural Japan.
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In Nagaoka, even a short drive became a moment of reflection — an opportunity to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of rural Japan.
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Presumptions often carry a stronger implication of probability or likelihood. For example, when someone is presumed innocent until proven guilty, this belief…
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Travel technology company Amadeus posted resilient first-half 2026 results, reporting higher revenue and profit despite a slowdown in global air travel caused…
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‘The submission of receipts, bills or commercial invoices in support of disbursements from these funds for rental of safe houses, purchase of meals or supplies…
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After some irritatingly interminable immigration queues because of the masses of arriving tourists, Bangkok greeted us with a gleaming airport, efficient…
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Passenger traffic and flight movements at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) grew 9.1 percent during the first six months of 2026, driven by a surge in…
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From above, Guilin reveals itself in full with emerald karst mountains rising like islands from the earth, the Li River threading through the city, and a…
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Bern is less of a city and more of a haven for nature lovers who indulge in quiet and peaceful walks. Aare River, Switzerland’s longest inland river, with…
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Extreme travel content is gaining popularity on social media as creators visit high-risk destinations despite government warnings, drawing millions of views…
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To strike a balance between both internal and external threats, extraordinary statesmanship or tradecraft is necessary to bring the ship of state to an even…
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Recto was a member of the Bicameral Conference Committee during the drafting and reconciliation of the 2024 national budget.
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Either the paperwork behind a P450-billion swing in the budget never existed or it exists and Congress has been withholding it from the Court reviewing its…
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Congress and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to account for documents supporting changes made during…
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Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul Villanueva on Tuesday clarified that the petitions against portions of the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) do not…
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The overnight voyage allows passengers to board in the evening, enjoy a restful journey, and arrive in Cebu by early afternoon — ready to continue with…
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Christmas always seems so very far away in July — but not when I was with Makati’s only five-star hotel in the 70s. Every first Wednesday of this particular…
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