Community Preparedness: Building Disaster Resilience Together

Disaster Resilience Week, observed from July 13 to 19, highlights the transition from reactive emergency response to a proactive, all-of-nation strategy for managing natural hazards. Given the Philippines’ location within the Pacific Ring of Fire and the typhoon belt, the nation faces recurring threats from typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, which are increasingly intensified by … Read more

This Couple Under 40 Shared How They Raise Seven Children, Aged Four to 21; Spends S$3.2K A Month On Kids’ Basic Expenses

In an era where birth rates are plummeting globally and “helicopter parenting” has become the norm, a Johor-based couple is turning heads by doing the exact opposite. Ye Kaijie, 39, and He Yiling, 38, are raising seven children—some already in university—using a blend of strict routine, digital minimalism, and a radical commitment to leading by … Read more