Pregnancy news in its embryonic stage. A new blog or social media page before its foundation day. A plan to lose weight through dieting and a gym membership. A travel plan that was proclaimed before your visa approval. Imagine all these endeavors being broadcast even before they reached a particular…
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A Call to Action Against Corruption and Failed Government Projects
Recent exposés have revealed rampant corruption in several projects (flood control, health funds, education allocations, etc.) across the Philippines, implicating officials and major construction companies. Starting with flood control, the revelations highlight the failure of projects meant to mitigate flooding, which have instead left communities submerged.
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A Song Joong-Ki Tribute
It was around midnight, just a few hours after the first-ever fan meet of Song Joong-Ki in Manila had ended. My friends and I decided to go for a hotpot to celebrate a birthday and wrap up the night after a long day of events. Lost in thought, everything has…
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TechLife Pad Plus 12″ Review: The Tablet That Feels More Expensive Than It Is
In a nutshell, The Techlife Pad Plus 12” made me forget that I have a more pricey tablet. Why? Read this in-depth review. I often feel nostalgic and romanticize the past, especially the 90s, but there’s one thing today that surpasses those bygone eras: the experience of “budget luxury.” A…
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Japan Through My Eyes Part One: Osaka and Nara in Spring Japan Trip Itinerary
My 15-day Spring Japan trip itinerary is quite eclectic, with tourist spots varying from the obligatory to the hidden and from the trending to the elusive. An uneventful Saturday afternoon has compelled me to finally unseal my limited edition Kamiki Ryunosuke Photograph Collection and DVD set, Sincérité. While browsing it,…
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Getting Meme-ified: Interesting Study Finds that Memes Improve Learning and Attitude Towards Science
Ateneo de Manila University researchers have found that using internet memes, such as reaction memes, template memes, and educational memes, to teach science can significantly improve learning outcomes for senior high school students. When I was growing up, I wasn’t mainly a Science whiz. No, not ever. My attitude towards…
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The Critical Role of Cold Chain Management: Ensuring Quality, Compliance, and Sustainability
Cold chain corporations are the world’s unsung heroes, but can they live up to that? The COVID-19 lockdowns exacerbated their challenges because a huge percentage of the population was stuck in their homes, with only a skeletal workforce producing, processing, and distributing the most essential commodities in the world under…
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Rethinking Capitalism: The “Why’s” of ESG and its Complex Necessity
Note: My ideas on ESG were highly influenced by my favorite supply chain podcasts and personalities, ESG Talk, Supply Chain Revolution and its host, Sheri R. Hinish, and Sandra Macquillian (EVP + CSCO of Mondelez), as well as all the books and journals I researched (I’m a huge fan of…
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ZTE Blade A75 5G Review: An Entry-Level Phone with Midrange Features
ZTE Blade A75 5G Review: Consider the Smart Exclusive 5G smartphone your secondary phone or a thoughtful gift for your parents or grandparents, if not your primary device. In the past few years, I have had relationships with several types of smartphones. I have a budget phone, which I used…