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We all have secrets. We all have parts of ourselves that we don’t show the world. In our current reality, it’s so much easier to curate our lives. Since a lot of our engagements are made through apps and gadgets, we get to control how we are seen based on what we want others to […]
Another work week has started! Sometimes, the task list feels like it just keeps going on and on. With no end in sight, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed by it. When you’re stressed, it’s hard to maintain concentration. You might end up forgetting things or lose focus. One of the ways that can […]
Ten seconds. Ten seconds is enough time for something to happen, enough time to change our lives forever. That is all it takes—sometimes, even shorter. So, how do you keep calm? We have been living in a time when things happen so fast they could make our heads spin. Whenever we are alone, we sometimes […]
Oh lola, you are sorely missed. I will always have a soft spot for the elderly. Their raw humor and genuine care when they look at you is something worth keeping. Their presence is like a lamppost at night. They give us wisdom that we may never find somewhere else. They have seen the world […]
Adulting is hard— harder for those who fail to recognize it. But doesn’t it make you miss those days when things were relatively simpler? When the only thing you have to worry about is acads, school deadlines, and other extra-curricular engagements? However, like everything else in life, we must move on and grow to stand on […]
Ta-da! Tired and confused? Apparently, it is not only the season that keeps changing, or those friends who keep changing their minds about the next barkada trip. Here in the Philippines, with the seemingly never-ending quarantine classification that looks to use all letters in the alphabet, the nation was once again rocked by the sudden […]
If you are one of those people scratching their heads because of the swirl of problems and depressing news these days, well, maybe you are in the right article—or not. Undoubtedly, a lot has changed since the last time we have managed to step out of our houses without face shields, face masks, and the […]
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 […]
Ah, the first of the “ber” months and, well, practically the start of the Christmas season here in the Philippines. Aside from the Earth, Wind, Fire song titled September, the month also offers fun facts that many people may not know of. So, for this week’s #TIL: Today I Learned, we will let you in […]
TV ads and commercials play a vital role in Philippine pop culture. They range from thought-provoking to downright nonsensical. Some of these commercials have rocked the nation, opening many crucial discussions to develop our social views. But isn’t that why some commercials are effective and successful? When an ad drives people to talk about the […]