One of the most badly affected people of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) are the marginalized people who are doing sex work. With motels and hotels not accepting customers, and people’s movements are restricted by the quarantine and curfew, sex workers are now struggling to make ends meet on a…
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Tagalog is the National Language in the Philippines. It’s also called the Filipino Language and it has been the official language in the Philippines arguably since 1897. But in reality, nobody speaks it fluently. I’ve never really met anyone who speaks it 100% at a time. At school, at work,…
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First of all, I don’t think Angkas is a monopoly. They look like one simply because they’re the first of its kind to massively provide a new transportation option to the commuting public. Second, they were the only ones who have been provided by the government the opportunity to do…
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Electronic and online banking has become a necessity in today’s trends. If you work full-time during the weekdays, then chances are, you probably don’t have the time to go to your local banks. Your commute also eats a lot of your time when going to the bank. Not to mention…
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There are still many people who don’t strive to build a savings fund. Perhaps they lack foresight on how it is important to have one. Or perhaps they’re just more motivated to spend or invest their money on other things. Spending and investing are two things people would like to…
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Senator Risa Hontiveros recently filed a bill which instigates “absolute divorce” under Senate Bill No. 2134 or also known as “Divorce Act of 2018”. Though there is a growing support from the public to have a divorce law in the Philippines, this is still a matter that our law makers should not…
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Earlier today, fans of the rock band Razorback were shock to witness its drummer, Brian Velasco, apparent suicide in a live stream on Facebook. On the video that has now been removed from his account, Brian can be seen in a sad state on a high level of a building….
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Do you have “small luxuries”? You know, those things you think you need to keep you going for the day. Those small things you have to buy to cheer you up. Like for instance, do you buy expensive coffee before you go to work? Buying lunch or treating yourself with…
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Back then, it was easier to avoid being tempted to go shopping, especially when you’re out of budget. The simple trick was just to stay away from any shopping center. But today, E-commerce has now brought the temptation of spending right at home. You can purchase almost everything by just…
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Many people today are experiencing over-work. On top of that, they may also have poor eating habits, little exercise, bad sleeping habits, and of course vices. These factors have been proven to contribute in depression, fatigue, muscle weakness, and other ailments. We often try to sleep these problems off, thinking that we’ll…
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There’s a popular Filipino saying: “ang taong hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan“. Perhaps this kababayan wouldn’t know about it. Condè Nas Traveler videos shows people of different nationalities speak in their mother languages. The people are shown counting in their own language, talking, singing, etc. A Filipino…
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