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Science & Technology

PHILIPPINE WEEDS: MIMOSA PUDICA

The Philippines is a country that has good soil and resources. Many plant species thrive here because of it. In the Common Weed Species with Medicinal Uses (RISE Vol. 21, No. 1) published by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, they outlined 27 common weed species in the Philippines. One of these is the […]

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Music & Movies

BINI RELEASES 3RD SINGLE, “KAPIT LANG”

Bini showcases another side of themselves with “Kapit Lang”, their third single released at 12:00MN today!  Humble beginnings of BINI Bini is a P-Pop group formed through the Star Hunt Academy, a training camp developed by ABS-CBN’s Head of Entertainment Production Laurenti Dyogi. The camp features training with both local and South Korean trainers to […]

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Business & Economy

SURVIVAL KIT: KEEPING UP WITH EMAIL ETIQUETTE

One of the downsides of working remotely is that we don’t have the same opportunities to build rapport easily, and communicate with the help of tone and facial expressions. Some businesses also streamlined through working asynchronously, which means we rely on text-based means of communicating like chat or emails. Email etiquette is important for everyone. […]

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Hobbies & Advocacies

HOW TO ATTRACT GARDEN BIRDS

Did you know that there’s a variety of garden birds that roam around our cities? The most common birds are the Maya, the Euronesian sparrow that we can find almost anywhere in the Philippines; and the Bato-bato, or what is also called a zebra dove for its dove-like appearance and gray and white colors. But […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

FOOD ALLERGIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Food allergies are the unusual response of the body’s immune system to certain food items. Here in the Philippines, the common food allergy triggers include cow’s milk, nuts, soy, and seafood, to name a few. While allergic responses are generally minor, some reactions can cause more long-term harm when ignored. What are food allergic responses? […]

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Uncategorized

ISOLATION TRENDS: FAKE WINDOWS

We’re mostly stuck at home. This means we do what we can to keep ourselves distracted and entertained. Since we’re forced into isolation, we might as well have fun with it. Earlier this year, one of the popular TikTok trends was the Fake Windows Challenge, with the original video garnering 2.4 million views. The videos […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

OVERCOMING NIGHTMARES AND PREVENTING THEM

Have you ever experienced dreaming of something you’re really scared of? Like someone or something chasing you, something bad happening or even the presence of something horrible. These nightmares are often really unpleasant and can force you to wake up feeling that discomfort.  Where do nightmares come from? Dreams are images that our mind creates […]

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Science & Technology

MECHANICAL KEYBOARD: IS IT WORTH IT?

Increase in popularity of computer games, and computer-dependent professions has brought the mechanical keyboard back for a better typing experience. Some of the biggest differences in mechanical and membrane keyboards are aesthetics, experience, and price. The mechanical keyboard is usually a lot more expensive than the regular keyboards even with the same specifications. Let’s talk […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

VEGANISM AND THE PHILIPPINES

Transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan diet has increased in recent years. This is mostly because of the health benefits of having a balanced vegan diet versus an ordinary diet as well as the impact of veganism to ethical consumption and sustainability. What is veganism? Veganism is the lifestyle that aims to eliminate as much […]

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Hobbies & Advocacies

SA’N GALING ‘YON: YO-YO EDITION

The yo-yo is a toy that often dies down but manages to come back. This is usually through revolutionary evolutions of the toy itself or through evolutions on how it’s played. Because of this, the toy always seems to be a contemporary product. Unknown to many, the yo-yos, although not called that until the 1920s, […]