A solo trip is just what I need after the pandemic
At this point, saying “I miss the outside world” sounds like the understatement of the year. If you’ve also been spending time in quarantine reminiscing about past travels, I bet…
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The zombie film ‘#Alive’ is dropping on Netflix and it’s lowkey relatable
If you’ve been a frustrated cinephile jealous of countries that have been responding to the pandemic well enough to reopen cinemas for new film screenings, then you’re in luck because…
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I never thought a COVID-19 mascot would debut as a pandemic response, but here we are
The government has finally issued a new response to the pandemic and, no, it’s not an improved mass testing and contact tracing plan but a COVID-19 mascot. Earlier today, GMA…
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Makati’s hiring displaced jeepney drivers to man mobile learning hubs
Jeepney drivers, the manongs (and occasionally manangs!) that once helped you get to school or to work in the time known as pre-COVID-19, are some of the people severely affected…
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ICYMI, the ‘Better Normal Bill’ has just been approved on its third reading
On Aug. 10, the House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 6864 or “An Act Establishing Public Health and Environmental Standards and Safeguards for the Better Normal in the Workplace,…
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Today in wishful thinking, Pres. Duterte hopes for a COVID-free December
Quarantine has been making it difficult for anyone to make plans for the future. With the active number of COVID-19 cases only rising higher every day, many of us are…
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The runaway ostrich is officially making me believe that we’re living in a simulation
It’s been a tough couple of months and, like most of you, isolation in quarantine has got me questioning reality sometimes. It’s been a while since I spent a day…
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How come VP Robredo’s ‘long-recommended’ COVID-19 suggestions are still suggestions?
During quarantine, we have witnessed how national officials have seemed to dismiss public concerns and advice from a number of professionals on the implementation of COVID-19 policies and several other…
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How are our 57K COVID-19 cases “successfully” flattening the curve, Mr. Duque?
Earlier today, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the Philippines has “successfully flattened” the COVID-19 pandemic curve and, trust me, I am with you when I…
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Sorry lovebirds, the Church isn’t ready to officiate a Zoom wedding
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, most of the events we usually do like, hang-outs, movies, classes and concerts, have successfully found footing online. And because the future is uncertain and…
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