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Jeep – keep the tradition going

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 24) – Being the most popular means of transportation in the Philippines, the jeep plays a big role in our country. And the jeep is already part of our country’s identity and it’ll be a shame if we will be ending the already long route traveled by the jeep not only in our highways but also in our history. Phasing-out the jeep is a not so good idea. Why? Because it will only result […]

Your views on Miss Universe 2015 – What a big mistake!

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 23) – There’s no such thing as a perfect human being, everyone of us has made a mistake. We cannot deny that, but what makes making a mistake wrong is when you don’t make any effort to correct it.  Making a mistake is part of the process of learning new things. No person is born knowing all the things that he should know.  There are steps and procedure that will help us […]

Uber and Grab car: What is it?

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 21) – Some maybe wondering or still don’t know what an UBER or a Grab Car is? UBER and Grab Car are online-based ride-sharing vehicles operated using mobile app that connects passengers with drivers using their private vehicles, which permit commuters to use their smartphones to book a ride and submit a request on their pick-up and drop-off locations. On average, it only takes the UBER and Grab Car driver a minute […]

All shall be exempted

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 21) – Everyone’s happy right now,  after receiving their well-earned bonuses.Some are thinking of how to spend it in good ways, either for their own luxuries or their family’s. The higher tax exemption to 13th month pay also took effect this year, namely Republic Act 10653. Formerly 30, 000 pesos, as long as the pay stays below 82,000 pesos, there will be no obligation to pay for the ‘lifeblood’ of the country, […]

Coffee vs. Tea

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 21) – Once upon a time, there was coffee and there was tea. An Ethiopian legend said that Kaldi discovered coffee after noticing that his goats were energetic after eating berries from a certain tree. Kaldi told this to an abbot of local monastery and made a drink out of berries. He discovered that the drink made him energetic that he stayed alert for long hours of evening prayer so he shared […]

Firework injuries – how to prevent it

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 20) – As of January 2014, the Department of Health reported 804 fireworks-related injuries from different hospital nationwide. Lower than last year’s reported fireworks- related injuries with the total number of 894. Most of the injuries are due to blast/burn, eye injuries and amputations. Everyone wants to celebrate the holidays with fireworks especially with the new year is coming. Although fireworks are fun to watch, one should remember that they are dangerous and […]

MMFF – A burden to our eyes?

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 18) – Most of the television networks’ airtime is once again bombarded by trailers and promotions of entries for the Metro Manila Film Festival or MMFF which will start this December 25. It’s a good timing for movies, since the holiday season gives families the opportunity to spend quality time with each other, namely watching films together. And the MMFF will also give them the opportunity to watch their favorite artistas and […]

Special Day for Special People

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 18) -Proclamation no. 1157 also known as “International day of person with disabilities in the Philippines” was declared law on October 16, 2006. This law is passed for the benefit of our fellow citizens who are disabled. The law focuses on having a special day about our fellow men that are disabled. Given special appreciation every 3rd of December of every year. Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may […]

“Banat ka ba?”

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 16) – Do you have a crush on someone? Are you friendzoned Are you a hopia? Are you hopelessly romantic? Want to strike good points on your object of affection? Banatan mo nga! Literally speaking, “banat” as a verb means to strike, sock, bow, to hit something as. But today, young Pinoys use the term “banat” to strike for pogi or ganda points. Here’s an example of a typical banat: “Bagyo ka ba?( Are you a […]

Why don’t you give love on Parents’ Day?

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 16)- “Never complain about what your parents couldn’t give you. It was probably all they had” — a beautiful quote that best describe parents’ generosity towards their children. Most teenagers nowadays demand a lot from their parents as they see their other friends having the latest and most high-tech gadgets, most fashionable clothes and places that are good to travel. Never realizing that sometimes, no matter how much the parents want […]

“Hugot”

  QUEZON City, Philippines (December 15) – To the people who loved but was hurt… I can’t say how long it would take, but take all the hugot you need. Hugot literally means something being pulled out but nowadays, it is used to express an emotion deep within. Trending in social media, hugot is another way to channel the unbearable pain and express it. Whether it’s about romance, friendship or life as long as it’s something […]

The federal system – is it for us?

QUEZON City, Philippines  (December 10) – There is no such thing as a perfect government. Every system, every state has its own flaws and imperfections. Every country has their own type of government that is suitable for their people and for their society. Here in the Philippines, we are under the democratic form of government, wherein the power is given to the people because they are given the power to choose who will  lead the country for […]