When even judicial exoneration can’t keep journalists safe
The writer says even self-censorship and judicial exoneration may not be enough to ensure physical safety of journalists.
How AI can even the climate playing field
The technology has proved useful for analysing massive data sets, identifying patterns, and predicting behaviour, and could be the key to solving the intersecting climate,…
Need for coherent climate agenda
The World Bank estimates that the effects of climate change will reduce Philippines' GDP by as much as 13.6 percent by 2040.
Japan’s hygiene culture, revisited
The writer says changes in hygiene culture remind us that despite what we think we know, we really cannot predict how societies will respond to a health crisis and how such…
Perils of fake news
The paper says both the government and lawmakers are urged to set up proper regulations to prevent AI-generated hoaxes.
Forget jobs. Will AI come for our joy?
Even if AI can do the same job as some of my favourite artists and writers, the writer does not see it as an all-consuming threat that eliminates the demand for human creators…
Taming AI to the benefit of humans
History has shown that major technological advancements can be a double-edged sword, capable of bringing both benefits and drawbacks, writes the author.
All (alone) aboard the emotional rollercoaster ride of motherhood
For many new mothers, the stress of caring for a newborn coupled with hormonal changes after childbirth, a possible history of depression or anxiety, and a general lack of social…
SEA Games game changer
Many would insist that SEA Games achievements do not count, given the fact that the regional sporting meet now tends to serve as a medium to boost national pride for a host…
Race to zero in Asia-Pacific: Our hopes in climate fight
"The worst April heat waves in Asian history" last month were just a taste of the worsening climate impacts the region will continue to face in the years to come.