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OF MEMORIES AND TAFT AVENUE

27, 28, 29… as I wait for the traffic light to hit 30 to celebrate my third decade of existence, I briefly looked around the place. Taft. This is one of the best spots in this part of the University belt. From a coffee shop in a fairly old building, my view is the 180 […]

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#TIL: MASK MYTHS

What is something you can’t leave your house without? For years, this question has been thrown out mostly for comical effects. We’d get varying answers, from the most absurd of things up to a matter of life and death. When the COVID-19 pandemic started causing seismic changes across the globe, the world suddenly united to […]

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HISTORIC 2021 OLYMPIC RUN OF THE PHILIPPINES

2021 will forever be marked in Philippine history as a year of pride and glory in the Olympics. Thanks to the hardworking and highly motivated Pinoy athletes who are still giving us reasons to celebrate despite our country’s challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics has been a source of good […]

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DISSECTING THE MISSING PIECE AND THE BIG O

When we were just kids adoring pretty much anything that interests our eyes, adults barely expect us to dig deeper and go all philosophical on things – to find any missing piece. For them, it was just a mere moment of childhood that’s meant to be experienced purely. Without any interventions, they would let us […]

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HOW DIFFERENT COVID-19 VACCINES WORK

You might have heard some people say they prefer one type of vaccine over the other; one brand over others. Before we proceed, let’s set the record straight that all vaccines available effectively keep you from getting COVID-19 and prevent leading to severe illness or, worse, death. All COVID-19 vaccines aim to produce immunity to […]

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#TIL: TODAY I LEARNED ABOUT BOB(BUG-OUT BAGS)

Typhoons, volcanoes spewing ashes, earthquakes, and even zombie apocalypse. If these things happen, do you know what you have to do? Where will you go? What do you need to survive? Do you have your bug-out bag ready and supplied with everything you might need? Keeping certain things handy in times of emergency or calamity […]

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HAVING TROUBLE STAYING AWAKE?

Whether it be lifestyle-related or just an in passing moment, many people experience difficulty in staying awake. Sometimes, even in the most inopportune time to feel sleepy. One way to not sleep a wink may be ineffective for others, so we are listing down some habits you can do to ensure you have all the […]

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SYMBOLISM OF THE OLYMPICS

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, just like its predecessors, gave out numerous symbolic traditions. It offered spectacles and performances that proved, once again, that Japan is in a league of its own – hands down on their Pictograms performance.  Like religion, the Olympic Games have rituals and customs followed and conducted in […]

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IKOT.PH OFFERS NEW CONTENTS TO REACH MORE PEOPLE

It is no doubt that Filipinos love to stay connected. Aside from the local TV and radio offerings, Filipinos obtain most of our Magandang Balita through social media – becoming the primary source of information for most of the population. For the second half of the year, IKOT.PH is offering new ways to spread news, entertain its […]

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THREE B’S OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippines prides itself on its three Bs: Basketball, Boxing, and Beauty Pageants. These three might as well be our country’s identifier considering their massive following and influence. Remember when Pacman was just starting to make waves? Not just in the country but also in various international arenas – breaking records after records?How the streets […]