Queries on QUAKES 4: What have we learned from past earthquakes?
Welcome to Day 4 of Queries on Quakes! Today we look into the lessons that humanity has learned from some of the most devastating earthquakes and Tsunamis in recent times. … Continue reading
Queries on QUAKES 3: How do Tsunamis relate to earthquakes?
Welcome to Day 3 of ‘Queries on Quakes’. Today we will learn how TSUNAMIS relate to earthquakes. First, let’s get to know the word Tsunami : it’s a Japanese … Continue reading
Queries on QUAKES 2: How can we prepare for an earthquake?
Welcome to Day 2 of ‘Queries on Quakes’. I was born and raised on the island of Cebu in the Philippines where our education did not include disaster preparedness. This … Continue reading
Queries on QUAKES 1: What causes earthquakes?
Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! On October 15, the island of Bohol and my hometown of Cebu in the Philippines were hit by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. It’s been 2 … Continue reading
Save CEBU’s Trees 5: The Ride-sharing Solution
Welcome to Day 5 of Save Cebu’s Trees! Yesterday we talked about Road Safety and Courtesy Solutions to ease congestion in the south without widening the road. Now the point … Continue reading
Save CEBU’s Trees 4: Road Safety & Courtesy Solutions
Welcome to Day 4 of Save Cebu’s Trees! Yesterday I shared with you the causes of congestion of Cebu’s Naga-San Fernando-Carcar ‘greenway’. As we have identified, the width of the road … Continue reading
Save CEBU’s Trees 3: Greener Streets are Safer Streets
Welcome to Day 3 of “Save Cebu’s Trees”! Today we will learn why greener streets are safer streets. We will also try to answer the question “Would widening the road … Continue reading
Save CEBU’s Trees 2: Trees Can Do Just About Everything
Welcome to Day 2 of Save CEBU’s Trees! Anytime in life when we have to make a decision, it is imperative to learn as much of the relevant facts that … Continue reading
Save CEBU’s Trees 1: A Heritage Caravan & A Signature Campaign for Cebu’s Trees
Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! It has been tough deciding on this week’s topic. I wanted to write about earthquakes because of the 7.2 earthquake that hit my hometown of … Continue reading
Sleeping Beauties 5: The Active Brain & Pattnaik’s Sand Queen
Welcome to Day 5 of Sleeping Beauties here on DDoA! Today I bring you the last part of our 5-part feature on the myths and truths about sleep. We also have the last feature on sleeping … Continue reading
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