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Written By: Lorenz David IE Convention 2026: Toward a Brighter Borealis, held on March 22, 2026, at the Globe Tower in Bonifacio Global City, served as a vital compass for a new generation of industrial engineers. Organized by the Industrial Management Engineering Society (IMES) of De La Salle University – Manila, the event provided a […]
Written by: Lorenz David Industrial engineering is no longer a niche on the shop floor; it has undergone a massive systemic expansion, establishing a presence in every high-stakes sector, from global finance to digital ecosystems. Once confined to the factory, the discipline has quietly revolutionized the modern global economy by optimizing processes and enhancing productivity […]
The need for responsive and resilient systems has never been more urgent in an era marked by uncertainty and disruption—from natural disasters and health crises to the socio-economic challenges brought by automation and artificial intelligence. The role of Industrial Engineers becomes ever more crucial at the center of this transformation to build stability amid chaos […]
There’s a quiet kind of grief that doesn’t come with condolences. It slips into ordinary moments—while folding laundry, scrolling past someone else’s milestone, hearing a song you haven’t heard in years. It’s the sudden awareness that somewhere along the way, life veered. Not dramatically. Not tragically. Just… differently. And now you’re here, living a version […]
There is a peculiar pressure that comes with the start of a new year. The idea of turning a new page or stepping into unfamiliar paths brings with it a feeling that’s hard to shake—sometimes excitement, sometimes fear. For many, it lingers like gum stuck to the sole of a shoe, following every step forward. […]
UP Aguman officially launched The Pautakan 2025 with the Elementary Division competition held on November 23, 2025, at Heroes Hall, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The event, with the theme “Saguilay: Simangan ing Gélingang Kapampángan karing Pantas ampóng Maténákan king Katalungtunğan,” ran from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and gathered nine schools from across the […]
When you wish upon a Michelin star… There is something deeply moving about seeing the world recognize what we’ve always known — that the heart of Filipino cuisine lies not in extravagance, but in the warmth of a shared meal, the simplicity of home, and the stories carried by every bite. From kitchens that once […]
35,000 choices. That’s how many choices we make on a daily basis. 200 of which are just thinking about food, according to a study from Cornell University, while thousands of micro-decisions are made automatically or unconsciously. This information practically debunks the common misconception that our choices are rational. Tens of thousands of our decisions do […]
The hardest questions often start with ‘when’. In the recent onslaught of Crising, Dante, and now Emong, there’s a question that’s still left unanswered despite years and years of going through the same season—when will we stop glorifying Filipino resilience and see actual changes we deserve? Every year, an average of 20 tropical cyclones (TCs) […]
Bayanihan isn’t just a norm. It’s a cultural revolution that runs in the blood of every Filipino. Much of our resilience is tied to our drive and genuine desire to uplift others, especially those in need. Whether in times of disasters or moments where we feel pride the most, that desire to help spans across […]