A Moment of Uncertainty

Nothing much to say in this moment of chaos and uncertainty—except sending major solidarity to our kababayans in the Middle East. All 2.1 million of you who might be facing job loss, displacement, and the countless ripple effects that come with war.

Praying you and your families stay safe. And honestly, hoping the whole world gets through this unwanted disruption. Maybe not untouched—but held together by faith, community, and that deep ancestral resilience we carry.

Because if history has taught us anything, it’s this: we’ve been through hard times before, and we’ve survived them. And we will again. 

This week’s stories:

Haters and Zombies Don’t Scare this Grandma by Anthony Maddela

Teacher Joyce Brings Out Hope by Wilminia Dumaop

Overseas Filipino Achievers, Part 2 by Mona Lisa Yuchengco

[Read It Again]

The Lady Is a Sports Writer by Primo Pacis

Pinay Migrants Gasp for Air in South Korea’s Closed Society by Rochit Tañedo

Why Women Rule Pampanga by Robby Tantingco

[Partner] Philippine International Aid’s U.S. Scholarship

[Video of the Week] Why Is the Philippines Broken Today? 


In The Know

The Eala Experience: Yes, It’s About Tennis, But So Much More
https://bnpparibasopen.com/news/the-eala-experience

IN NUMBERS: Overseas Filipinos under threat in the Middle East
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/data-documents/overseas-filipinos-middle-east-strikes-2026-numbers/? 

Fil-Am soldier among slain US troops honored
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/313078/fil-am-soldier-among-slain-us-troops-honored?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=gallery

SOCIAL WEATHER REPORT | 83% of Filipinos say a woman’s role is to look after the home and family; Public opinion on the role of women has been conservative for many years
https://www.sws.org.ph/swsmain/artcldisppage/?artcsyscode=ART-20260304171738

Hellokasyon Is the Platform for Those Who Want to Actually Experience the Philippines
https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/travel/hellokasyon-is-the-platform-for-those-who-want-to-actually-experience-the-philippines-

Thanks to The Pitt, the Filipino nurse is no longer invisible
https://www.thediarist.ph/thanks-to-the-pitt-the-filipino-nurse-is-no-longer-invisible/