Here is a 2000-word-equivalent summary and humanized reflection on Vice Ganda’s recent address to the graduates of the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Mass Communication. In a powerful and heartfelt address, Vice Ganda—the beloved media icon known for his sharp wit and larger-than-life persona—stepped into the role of mentor for the graduating class of the UP Diliman College of Mass Communication. Beyond the sequins and the humor that has defined his career, he offered the fresh batch of communicators a sobering, crystalline mandate: the true measure of a media practitioner is not found in the ratings they pull…

In recent days, a wave of social media speculation suggested that several of India’s neighboring nations—namely Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—had collectively rejected the country’s newly introduced E20 petrol blend. This claims, largely fueled by political rhetoric and online posts, painted a picture of international distrust regarding the technical viability of India’s ethanol-blended fuel strategy. The narrative suggested that these countries were wary of the impact such fuel might have on their domestic vehicle fleets, leaving Indian motorists to bear the brunt of what critics termed as experimental and potentially harmful fuel policies. However, the Ministry of Petroleum and…