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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Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Partners with Hitachi to Revolutionize Grid Reliability with AI
The U.S. energy grid is under pressure like never before. With electricity demand surging—driven by data centers, manufacturing, and widespread electrification—the need for faster, smarter grid solutions has never been more urgent. That’s why the recent partnership between Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Hitachi is such a game-changer. The Challenge:…
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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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Your Vote, Your Treat! FREE Upsize at Starbucks on May 12!
Every single vote makes a difference, and this May 12, Starbucks Philippines wants to celebrate your participation in democracy! 🎉 Show your index finger proudly displaying that indelible ink at any Starbucks store nationwide and enjoy a FREE SINGLE UPSIZE on your handcrafted beverage purchase! Here’s the scoop: Don’t miss out on…
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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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Adieu to my Content Direction Stint for the Davao Bloggers Society
For five years, I have been the content director for my beloved organization, the Davao Bloggers Society. From 2020 to 2022, I have served as the main writer and contributor of the blog posts of the official DBS blog, conceptualizing monthly article themes so so that the blog would have…
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Samsung’s New Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G: AI-Powered Awesomeness for Everyone
The new Galaxy A series smartphones bring first-ever Awesome Intelligence, advanced camera features, and enhanced durability Samsung is stepping up its game again with the launch of the Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G—and this time, they’re bringing AI-powered features to the Galaxy A series for the first time! That means you…
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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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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: The AI Phone That Feels Like Your Beloved Assistant
I can’t even begin to describe how impressed I am with the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series. As expected, Samsung has officially blurred the line between a phone and a personal AI assistant. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25, the company has created something that feels less like…