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I’d be lying if I tell you that I’m not having any problems starting this piece. For one, there are just too many possible ways to open discussions about mental health. Second, it’s just too close to home, making it challenging to find the right words. Third, sharing something so personal requires emotional catharsis. Nevertheless, […]
Hold your horses. Now, before you release the Kraken of emotions and negative comments, allow us a small amount of your time to walk you through the stories of Boracay people, their experiences, whether they bring a smile to your faces or tears to your eyes. Their story. Their life. The little voices of Boracay. […]
Let me straighten my back. Breathe. Ready? Hit play. Now, don’t be fooled by the title. While I’m a staunch Eraserheads fan, we’re not going to focus only on them. Let’s see how this will pan out. I’m currently playing the first song in the Pinoy rock playlist I’ll feature below while typing. Let’s find out […]
Filipinos have always been innovative. Filipinos are known for their hospitality and sheer knack for making things light despite adversities. We find ways to make unfavorable situations work for us. Seek answers. Ask. Never cease to learn new things. Steve Jobs said, “Innovation is saying ‘no’ to 1,000 things.” However, this statement may lack the […]
Ever seen the movies The Big Short and the box-office hit Wolf of Wall Street? Yes, they’re both about trading stocks. If you haven’t yet, I highly recommend you to watch those after reading this article. Phones ringing off the hook, papers rustling, people in suits and corporate attires anxiously monitoring the ticks and upticks […]
Why do we need to increase our fluid intake? The answer is simple but tricky. It is simple in a way that you are 60% water, but tricky because some drinks do not necessarily contribute to your daily intake. Some sugary beverages can even inhibit your body from absorbing sufficient fluid. On average, an adult […]
Pass. Set. Spike. These three actions called “touches” describe Volleyball’s core concept as a sport. But what’s interesting about it is how this three-hit limit originated in the Philippines back in 1916. It all started in 1910, when the Physical Director of Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Elwood Brown, visited the Philippines. During the early […]
I always see Baguio as a place of new beginnings. For some, Baguio is the first thing that crosses their minds whenever the summer sunshine becomes scorching. Others are reminded by Baguio as the go-to place when the chorus to a Whitney Houston hit starts asking, “Where do broken hearts go?” But behind the familiar […]