A small act of kindness is priceless. We should always be kind to the people around us because we will never know what they are going through. Sometimes, even the smallest things we do can make someone feel better or make their day a little easier.    Kindness can have a huge impact on someone’s day, or even their life. The world can already be harsh, and many people struggle with everyday battles.    For instance, based on data from the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), 40% of young Filipinos aged 18-24 have mental health issues, such as depression...

“Table for one, please.”    The thought of being alone feels a little scary. We’re so used to having company that doing things alone can sometimes feel anxious, as we are unaccustomed to it.    But what is it really like to be alone?    Maybe it is not as scary as we think. Maybe this uncertainty is a chance to move at our own pace, enjoy our own company, pamper ourselves, learn new things, and appreciate the little moments we usually overlook. To appreciate our life.   So, craft your own movie—your art—where you are the main character. Unfold...

Lampara Books continues the tradition of promoting reading literacy through Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026, a nationwide search for creative young storytellers. The Grand Finals concluded last September 12, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila in the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, where the top three finalists competed for the top plum in two separate categories.   Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista 2026, is part of Lampara Books’ broader advocacy to improve children’s relationship with reading. The initiative complements the literacy priorities identified by the Department of Education’s ARAL Program, which provides systematic intervention for learners requiring additional support...

For inDrive partner drivers, navigating Metro Manila’s roads during the rainy season is part of the job. But for many, dealing with flooded communities is also personal.    This shared experience brought inDrive employees and partner drivers together to provide relief to more than 250 families affected by flooding in Barangay Masambong, Quezon City. Working alongside barangay officials and nonprofit organization Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST), the volunteers distributed relief packs to families in the community. Each family received an emergency aid bag containing 2kg of rice, cup noodles, canned goods, coffee, biscuits and bread, helping families replace essential supplies...

Presented and organized by Lampara Books, the annual competition continues the tradition of promoting a love for reading, as well as encouraging the new generation of youth to discover the joy of storytelling through Filipino books. The contest is open to Filipino students in Grades 1 to 6 nationwide.   This year’s edition promises to be bigger and more inclusive than ever. According to Segundo D. Matias Jr., Founder and CEO of Lampara Books and Precious Pages Corporation, the student competition aims to reach aspiring storytellers from every corner of the Philippines through a virtual presentation format.   “We made...