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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 8) – Without a doubt, the jeep is the most used form of public transportation today. Add to the fact that it is also the cheapest, makes one find it unimaginable looking at the roads of our country without the ubiquitous jeep. But did you know that the jeep is also one of the biggest contributors of heart and lung disease in the country. According to the Department of Environment and […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 8) – Without a doubt, the position of the President of the Republic of the Philippines makes one think of that famous Spiderman quote: “with great power comes great responsibility”. So, one wonders, why is everyone trying to win this position? How confident are they to believe that they have what it takes to run the counrty? I hope that they simply don’t want the power for power’s sake but seriously have a plan […]
