Thursday, October 2, 2025

№ 783. Prince William opens up on family, grief and change....

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Levy also reflected on William’s openness about Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and King Charles III, who both faced cancer diagnoses in 2024. William described it as “the hardest year I’ve ever had.”

“It changes what’s … truly important,” Levy said. “And he seemed to indicate it did alter his way of thinking.”

Over a pint at a Windsor pub, the conversation ended on a lighter note. “Life is sent to test us,” William said. “I’m so proud of my wife and my father, for how they’ve handled all of last year. My children have managed brilliantly as well.”

Levy lifted his glass. “Well I’m hoping every other prince I run into is as nice, open, and human as you.”

For once, behind castle walls, the monarchy looked unmistakably human.

Monday, August 4, 2025

№ 799. Summum Bonum

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Summum Bonum is an expression from Cicero, Rome’s greatest orator. In Latin, it means “the highest good.”

And what is the highest good? What is it that we are supposed to be aiming for in this life?

Thursday, July 10, 2025

№ 796. Cost of Education

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Story by Bella Cariaso

The [Philippine] government spends at least P300,000 a year to educate a University of the Philippines student and P30,000 per year for a learner enrolled in public schools, Education Secretary Sonny Angara reminded graduates of UP Mindanao.

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