This August (or rather, August of every year), the Philippines has been hit by yet another powerful typhoon in which its floods can bring a portion of the country underwater. The name of this year’s flooding storm is called Typhoon … Continue reading →

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I’m one of the very few Americans who greet everyone with “Happy Independence Day!” on July 4th rather than the very common “Happy 4th of July!” that most people would usually greet. Because, if you’re aware of your own country’s … Continue reading →

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Come on now, seriously? I’ve heard of teenyboppers ripping off original stories from accomplished writers and claim them as their own for their original fiction/fanfiction and I’ve heard of teenage students and college students paying other students to let them copy their homework for submission and good grades, but a politician stealing off ( Read more... )

University of Santo Tomas (UST)1, is the Philippines’- and all of Asia’s- oldest university. Established in 1611, this university is 25 years older than Harvard University2 and also a pontifical university in which the university was visited three times by … Continue reading →



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Let’s just face it. Macs seriously cost an arm and a leg, but they’re every person’s dream system, especially for designers. They are never affordable wherever you go, even here at Apple’s homebase. Anybody- just anybody- would seriously want a … Continue reading →



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The Western World is pretty much familiar with Engrish. And then, there’s Filipino English…



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We bring you the different submarines of the world! Philippines just rock hardcore like that.



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In the Philippines. rain or shine, the tropical humidity will always be at a high level 24/7/365. Apparently, for some Filipinos, it’s not hot enough to enjoy a relaxing day at a spa resort, hot spring, onsen 1, you know … Continue reading →



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Headline Translation (on the RED box): WATER AT THE MARIKINA RIVER, IT’S EVEN FAR AWAY FROM THE MARIKINA RIVER   SAY WHUUUUUUUUUUT………..?! It’s bad enough that I no longer live in the Philippines, but even the locals are not even … Continue reading →



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Child: Sir, do we have class today? Teacher: There is. When typhoon/stormy seasons in the Philippines get really bad such as the scene up above, all schools and businesses are closed for safety. For some reason though, college/university campuses remain … Continue reading →



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