Reflections on Leadership, Integrity, and the 1965 Great Divergence History often feels like a series of “what ifs,” but rarely is the contrast as stark as the one between Singapore and the Philippines. As I study the history of Southeast Asia, I’m often struck by how two nations, starting from the same decade and...
Takbo Tarlaqueño Leg 1: 10KM Race Recap and Experience
What makes people wake up before sunrise just to run 10 kilometers? On March 22, 2026, the answer felt obvious. The first leg of the Takbo Tarlaqueño series kicked off with energy you could almost touch. Runners gathered at the Tarlac Provincial Capitol, its historic facade glowing under muted light of dawn, setting the...