Times are tough, get a piercing (safely)
A lot of us have gone through impulsive purchases—be it clothes, food or random appliances we didn’t think we’d need. For others, these could also be completely changing your hairstyle…
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Hawaiian officials arrest Mika Salamanca for breaching mandatory quarantine
Following reports of her breaking quarantine rules, Filipino YouTuber Mika Salamanca was arrested by Honolulu officials on July 24. According to a report by KITV4 ABC Island News, Salamanca arrived…
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Protect yourself from the Taal Volcano ashfall
As of last night, Jan. 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued an Alert Level 4 over the Taal Volcano. This means that a hazardous eruption may…
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Why I fear seeing men walking behind me
Several men will surely play the “not all men” card and say they don’t intend to threaten any woman. As one Reddit user ranted on the platform, “What is wrong with just walking normally and minding your own business? If a woman (or anyone really) feels threatened by my existence, then thats really their problem and [I shouldn’t] be expected to cater to anyone’s irrational fears. If anyone is an [a**hole] in this scenario its the person making judgments on other people’s appearance/gender.” (Wow, who hurt him?)
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Grab Now Wants You to Show ID During Late-Night Trips
Ride-sharing apps like Grab were made to make traveling convenient and safer for anyone. But after the carnapping and murder of their driver Gerardo Maquidato Jr., Grab is improving their…
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7 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe Even When You’re Leaving
Yes, it’s another long weekend. And as you make your departures, whether to local getaways or an international stop, make sure you’ve got the affairs at home settled. I’m one…
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Here’s What You Should Do In Case of a Bombing Event
Our weekend was met with a sad and somber note with the Davao bombing incident that left 14 people dead and 67 hurt. The president then declared state of lawlessness…
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Have You Talked to Your Child on What to Do When We Encounter an Act of Terrorism?
Every week, Preen tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Monica Eleazar-Manzano, and Rossana Unson tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing, but always enlightening. Watching…
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4 Ways to Track Your Stolen Phone
It’s a sad reality but when the holidays are nearing, the crime rates go up. Just recently, my sister’s phone got stolen right in our own home. Though I knew…
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An App that Calls Out for Help When You Can’t
The fact that anti-rape and anti-assault apps have to exist is a sad reality. Still, the fact that developers are coming up with reliable tech that’s easy to use is still a godsend in these suspicious…
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