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Patrick Gomes: A passionate football coach inspiring the next generation
Introduction:In March this year, around 30 high school students from Pui Ching Middle School in Macau visited the Benfica Macau Academy in Coloane. They interviewed football coaches from around the world in English and wrote about them. Hopefully, more people in Macau will learn about the coaches’ contributions and achievements here. Advisory teachers:Crissie Wong Ung FongRachel Tou Wing SzeAdilson Pereira (seventh from left), Patrick Gomes (eighth from left), and Mamadu Fati (ninth from
June 9, 2025
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Dressing without apologies: Joshua Constancia’s unapologetic fashion philosophy
Interview by Adrian VallesterosThe impact of an outfitI don’t think a lot of people understand the power an outfit can have. Growing up, I remember seeing those closest to me dress up and wear the biggest smiles when the pieces of clothing they had chosen came together perfectly—like completing a puzzle. That feeling stayed with me. I love dressing up, buying new clothes, and deciding who I want to be the next day. To me, fashion is more than fabric or trends; it’s a language, an
June 3, 2025 | BY admin
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To ban or not to ban?
Examining the regulation of smart devices in schoolsThe Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced last month that it would introduce guidelines for schools to regulate students’ use of smartphones and electronic devices on campus in the next academic year. In response, a team of student journalists from Pui Ching Middle School interviewed their peers, teachers, and parents to gather their perspectives on the issue. Here are their findings:A
April 18, 2025 | BY admin
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The decline of volunteer computing – what lies ahead?
Hoi Sio Hong, Form 4, Chan Sui Ki Perpetual Help College        DreamLab, an app that harnessed the processing power of smartphones to assist cancer, climate, and COVID-19 research while users slept, shut down on April 2. Volunteer computing, once a revolutionary model harnessing idle devices for scientific research, is facing a quiet decline. In today’s landscape, dominated by advanced commercial cloud services and ever-changing technology, volunteer computing* is
April 14, 2025 | BY admin
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Pursuing greatness: local Filipino champion boxer Alvin Salinas shares his journey to success
Interview and review by Adrian Vallesteros        In the heart of Macau, local Filipino boxing champion Alvin Salinas (沙爾文) stands as a living testament to what discipline and perseverance can achieve. He has gone through the many pivotal milestones of his journey to success. His transformation into a strong athlete from a shy, introverted child is proof of the value of perseverance and good habits. In a recent interview with the Post, Salinas was asked to talk
March 31, 2025 | BY admin
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The future of computing: Recent advancements
Hoi Sio Hong, Form 4, Chan Sui Ki Perpetual Help College        In retrospect, it is astonishing to think that computers, which once occupied entire rooms, can now fit into the palm of one’s hand. These devices have evolved at a pace no one could have anticipated. Today, researchers are pioneering cutting-edge computing technologies to tackle challenges that conventional computers cannot resolve, even within the lifetime of the universe. This article explores recent
March 17, 2025 | BY admin
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Brewing Success: inspiring journey of ColleXtives Café
Interview and review by Adrian Vallesteros        In the heart of Macau, ColleXtives Café stands out not just for its unique atmosphere but also for the inspiring story of its founders, Maria Isabela Brosas Faustino and Kara Kathrina Gasque Cenon. Both co-founders told the Post their story in a recent interview at their café, which blends specialty coffee and dishes with community engagement, born from a vision of collaboration rather than competition.A vision born from
March 10, 2025 | BY admin
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DeepSeek R1 After 1 Month: Significance & Implications
Hoi Sio Hong, Form 4, Chan Sui Ki Perpetual Help College        The launch of DeepSeek R1, a cutting-edge AI (artificial intelligence) model developed by Chinese firm DeepSeek, has ignited discussions far beyond the tech world. Its implications span education, economics, and geopolitics, signalling a pivotal shift in how artificial intelligence is developed, deployed, and democratised. Here’s why these matter —and what it means for the future of global
February 24, 2025 | BY admin
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13-year-old Lam Ieng San showcases works at 10 Fantasia Gallery
A 13-year-old local artist and secondary school student named Lam Ieng San is showcasing his love for art through a variety of watercolours themed on China’s 24 solar terms* (二十四節氣) in an exhibition presented at the 10 Fantasia gallery’s room B05 on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷)On until February 28 and comprising 15 works, the free-admission exhibition is entitled “Chinese twenty-four solar terms - Art Exhibition by Lam Ieng San”. While visiting,
February 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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‘Macau Youth GBA Tournament 2025’ concludes
Interview by Rui Pastorin        The two-day PSG Macau Youth GBA Tournament 2025 concluded on Sunday at the Macau Workers Stadium, filled with excitement as teams of different age groups vied for prizes.The stadium is located on Istmo de Ferreira do Amaral (亞馬喇土腰 [關閘馬路]).Organised by PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) Academy Hong Kong and Macau, a total of 28 football teams from around the Greater Bay Area (GBA) competed during the tournament across the U9, U11,
February 11, 2025 | BY admin
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Young artist presents works in solo exhibition debut
At the 10 Fantasia gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷), the works of young local artist Ng Nga Iam are being displayed for “Mark in My Painting”, her first solo exhibition in Macau.The exhibition sees Ng, who was born in 2001 and graduated with a degree in Art Education from the Macao Polytechnic University’s (MPU) Visual Arts Course of the Faculty of Arts and Design, present 12 works of different mediums at the gallery’s room A02.The works comprise early sketches
January 13, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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A beginner’s guide to prompt engineering: Here’s how you should utilise generative AI
Hoi Sio Hong, Form 4, Chan Sui Ki Perpetual Help CollegeAbstract In the 21st century, technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this transformation. Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative AI has garnered significant attention. This innovative technology is increasingly integrated into various electronic devices, revolutionising how we interact with digital content. This article will explore the principles of prompt
January 6, 2025 | BY admin
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Alvin Salinas wins 1st amateur boxing belt, hopes to inspire local athletes
Interview by Rui Pastorin        Years ago, Alvin Salinas never imagined that he would be boxing and winning fights. But on November 30, the 22-year-old local Filipino did just that: he had won his first amateur boxing belt at the Ultimate Extreme Fight (UEF) at the Wan Chai Southorn Stadium in Hong Kong against last year’s champion Yang Pang Li (楊鵬里).To Salinas, the moment felt surreal, even as he spoke with The Young Post at the Macau Boxing Association (MBA) gym
December 10, 2024 | BY admin
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MASDAW enables one to experience walking a dog
Interview by Rui Pastorin        The metal gate opens on a Sunday afternoon at the Macau Association For Stray Dogs and Animal Welfare’s (MASDAW) shelter on Estrada de Dona Maria II, which houses over 130 stray and abandoned dogs.Several excited barks are heard, and Shelby, a friendly dog used to people, is among them. She is brought out to greet the people registered to volunteer to take her and other dogs out on a walk as part of the association’s free dog walking
December 3, 2024 | BY admin
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Pui Ching students give their take on the drawbacks to online dating
In a world that is constantly online, finding love or somebody to go on a date with has also followed suit. Perhaps a partner is out there and all you have to do is push a button, “swipe” right or find the right app to meet them in. But are there any drawbacks? Students Alvina, Jayden and Madison from Pui Ching Middle School argue that while there are advantages, there are reasons to exercise caution, with the students expressing their opinions in the following essays submitted to The Young
November 25, 2024 | BY admin
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