A fortune teller, a Magic 8 Ball, or flipping a coin would be just as reliable as me predicting 2024’s job market. Nevertheless, I am willing to write my predictions of the 2024 job market so that when mid-December 2024 comes around, you can say, “Nick was right on the money,” or “Nick was way off base!” I… Read More »
Dear consumers, The holiday season is upon us. Therefore, sadly predictable, even with hyperinflation and an uncertain economy, our Western consumerism has begun its annual shift into high gear, resulting in our interacting with front-line hospitality workers (retail sales associates, baristas, restaurant servers) more than usual. You can tell a lot about someone by how they treat the… Read More »
Gamitan NI Edwin Esteba Marami tayong nakakasamuha Minsan sa iyo kumukuha ng simpatya Kapag nakatalikod ka ikaw ay kinukutya Sila iyong may mga dalawang mukha Noong ikaw ay sinisiraan Sabi niya walang kwentang tao yan Ganon din naman iyong sinasabi sa kanya Pero ngayon kayo na ay magkakasama Kayo kayo ay naglolokohan Akala nyo lang kayo ay magkakaibigan… Read More »
Part IV and Conclusion: The Ultimate Sacrifice and the Future By Wilma Gonzales Buenaobra The advent of Overseas Filipino Workers (or OFWs) came about during the downward spiral of the Philippine economy of the ‘70s. A foreign journalist observed, “the Filipinos were robbed blind.” It is not a stretch of the imagination to say that the blood, sweat,… Read More »
Christmas season is the most important time of the year, especially among children. This is when most children wish for a toy as a gift. Did you know that giving toys to children does not only bring joy, but also brings a lot of benefits to their personal development? The origin of toys is not quite clear, but… Read More »
People often say and believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It literally means “to break the fast,” after a stretch of not eating overnight. In a recent systematic review (Zhi-hui Li, et. al., 2021), group of studies suggest that those who eat breakfast are more likely to have a reduced risk for the… Read More »
“Dreaming of a White Christmas” is a fantasy that heightens the spirit of the season, just as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas “ provokes the romance of a tropical Christmas. ONCE again, we are heading into the year’s most anticipated holiday. And once again, it will be a time of the year when Filipinos of my generation will… Read More »
“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the River. Walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food. It’s a plus for everybody.” – Anthony Bourdain. When news broke out that Anthony Bourdain committed suicide by hanging on June 8, 2018 while filming… Read More »
In this troubled and anxieties-filled world, we need some little space, a small corner, be it physical or imaginary, to smell the scent of roses, breathe fresh air and be with all ourselves, not minding life’s cares. We need this kind of meditation, some soul searching to re-connect those little dots that bombard our minds, If I want… Read More »
Part III: How the OFWs changed the Philippine socio-economic landscape The advent of Overseas Filipino Workers (or OFWs) came about during the downward spiral of the Philippine economy of the ‘70s. A foreign journalist observed, “the Filipinos were robbed blind.” OFWs economic impact: When the Philippine economy reached the cliff of near bankruptcy, the OWFs was like a… Read More »