School structure collapses during quake

Pupils could be heard screaming at a school in Digos as a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines. The powerful quake caused an outdoor structure to collapse, but in a statement posted to Facebook the school confirmed no-one was injured, thanking staff and pupils for “staying calm and…

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Quote of the day by Amrita Sher-Gil: “These little compositions are the expression of my happiness, and that is why perhaps I am particularly fond of them”

Pioneering artist Amrita Sher-Gil challenged the notion that art stems solely from suffering. She cherished her “little compositions” as expressions of pure happiness, a testament to joy’s creative power. Her words offer a refreshing perspective, proving that contentment, not just anguish, can fuel profound artistic creation, even amidst personal struggles. There’s an old, romantic idea…

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