Based on the poll question: Do you believe that the country will be better off if we adopt a federal system of government? Make it seem like the majority of the people who participated in that poll believed that we are in need to change our government. Is it because our countrymen are already awake from the deep slumber that they had, since the beginning of the democratic government that we are still practicing until […]
Young Voices Speak
What matters to the young Filipinos today?
What are their take on the issues that affect not only our country but the whole world as well?
We invite the students, the young urban professionals, the next generation to share with us their thoughts, feelings and opinions.
How to change your name
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 25) – Every individual has given their own name when they were born. But sometimes some people are not content and still want to have a new one. At times, they just want to change their identity to start a new life and disregard their past or they want to change because of their religion and culture and a lot more. Changing names is not an easy thing to do, everyone who’s planning […]
Young Voices Speak – Who needs a natural-born Filipino as President?
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 24) – No one is purely Pinoy. Based on history, our forefathers were Negritos, Indones, and Malays. On 15th century, Spaniards came and stayed for 333 years. The treaty of Paris was signed and the Philippines were handed to Uncle Sam who helped to administer the government. The Second World War happened and Japanese tried to colonize. For 5 centuries, is there a pure Pinoy left? We are Filipinos by heart. The […]
Young Voices Speak – Define Filipina beauty
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 24) – “Philippines!” The country’s name is always on the top list of any beauty pageant. So the question in everybody’s lips is: “Why Filipina?” History told us that there were women who joined the fight with men in defending the country when women are suppose to be at home, quiet and soft. This is proof that even before, a Filipina doesn’t just go with the flow, she speaks her mind. She […]
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 […]
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 […]