“Wala nang data. Need ko na mag-load.” That’s probably one of the phrases I say most often whenever I’m out working. As someone who uses a prepaid Globe number, I’ve gotten used to checking my mobile data before leaving the house. There have been countless times when I was in the middle of covering an […]
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Some stories stay with you long after you’ve finished writing them. That was exactly what Wish to Ignite, the special fourth season of COMCO Mundo’s Write to Ignite initiative in partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation Philippines, became for me. More than another writing challenge, it was an opportunity to listen, write with empathy, and help amplify
Banks support a broad range of financial services; from savings and loans to investments and business banking which allows them to sometimes offer perks like free fund transfers. E-wallets such as GCASH, on the other hand, focus on making digital payments fast, accessible, and convenient.
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I had the chance to attend Samsung’s Galaxy Media Preview, where the company unveiled its newest Galaxy foldables and wearables. Seeing the devices firsthand, I noticed that the focus wasn’t simply on newer specs or bigger upgrades. Instead, Samsung highlighted how its ecosystem is designed to support the way people work, stay healthy, create, and
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I’ve watched MasterChef US and MasterChef Australia a couple of times—and in one episode, a chef said something that stayed with me: one of the most difficult dishes to cook is a simple egg. Not because it’s complicated, but because it demands precision. Timing. Control. Especially when you’re aiming for something specific—like a perfectly executed
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POV: you come across a neighborhood café worth a quick stop. There’s something about unplanned pauses—the kind you don’t schedule but somehow need. Along Sepic Road in Campo Filipino, Kaili Café feels like that kind of place. Not loud, not trying too hard—just there, waiting for you between errands, like a gentle exhale in the
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Amare la Cucina takes a Filipino turn—still rooted in their signature brick-oven, hand-tossed pizzas, but now opening a new chapter with Pugon by Amare. Tucked in Scout Hill, Camp John Hay, just right across the parking lot (before the log houses subdivision), this new concept quietly introduces itself with something both familiar and reimagined. The
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I’d like to share my experience of The Shared Table. I first saw it on social media. It took several Shared Tables before I finally decided to join one. I had seen some friends attend and thought to myself, Oh, let me try. This year, I also want to try a lot of things—something new.
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This year marks Panagbenga Festival’s 30th celebration, carrying the inspiring theme “Blooming Without End.” And among the many organizations that joined the festivities; the Palawan Group of Companies stood out — not only for its presence in the festivities but also for its meaningful connection to the communities it serves. The Palawan Group proudly took
There’s a quiet kind of power when technology works so seamlessly, you almost forget it’s there. Today, Samsung Electronics announces two innovations designed exactly for that kind of experience: the Galaxy S26 series and the Galaxy Buds4 lineup. Together, they tell one cohesive story — of AI that feels natural, performance that feels effortless, and
