It was in 1937 when American supermarket chain owner Sylvan Goldman desired to replace shopping baskets with wheeled carts that […]
Culture
History in Brief: Origin of International Women’s Day
March 8 of each year marks the celebration of International Women’s Day. This special date serves as a reminder of […]
3 Things To Do In Intramuros in Manila
Intramuros might be a remnant of the colonial past of the Philippines, but it remains flourishing. Within the Walled City […]
Top 4 Tourist Destinations in Manila City
Most foreigners and even some locals often use “Manila” to refer to the metropolitan area called Metro Manila. However, this […]
Etymology: Origin of the Word “Manila”
Ever wondered how Manila got its name? There have been several assumptions and contentions relating to the origin of the […]
Health Care vs Healthcare: Which One is Correct?
There is some confusion between the words “health care” and “healthcare.” Both sound the same and look somewhat the same. […]
Characteristics of Sustainable Cities: Models and Frameworks
Sustainable cities are futuristic cities proposed to promote sustainability. Note that urbanization has been linked to numerous negative offshoots including […]
Pros and Cons of Urbanization
Urbanization is one of the hallmarks of industrialization, modernization, and even globalization. The past decades have seen massive population growth, […]
Ducks’ Five-Stage Change Curve Model for Organizational Change
The Five-Stage Change Curve Model developed and introduced by Jeanie Daniel Duck provides a framework for predicting and analyzing organizational […]
The Role of Queen Elizabeth II in World War 2
The United Kingdom and the self-governing Dominions other than Ireland entered the Second World War in September 1939 when they […]