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More than a rice cake: How Itawits embrace spirituality through ‘Sinipian’

by Jap Tobias - March 31, 2021 - 11:30pm

In Cagayan Valley, the Itawes community has a unique and tasty way of expressing their spirituality during lent—through a rice cake called Sinipian.

Winning at freelance in the new normal: foodpanda rider shares secret to juggling multiple jobs

by Jap Tobias - March 29, 2021 - 11:51am

In an interview with Philstar.com, Gepayo shared her story of how she manages being a foodpanda biker, a barangay kagawad, a BPO worker, an online entrepreneur and a mother—all at the same time.

Asus Zenbook Duo 14 or Zenbook 13: Which laptop is right for you?

by Jap Tobias - March 26, 2021 - 9:40am

With two powerful laptops like the ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED, how do you choose which one is right for you? We’ll break it down in this article.

Is it time for a family TV upgrade? Here are things that would make you say yes

by Jap Tobias - March 15, 2021 - 4:30pm

Right at home and in front of the television, families can create wonderful moments that are worth cherishing. Here are some ideas how you and your family can make the best moments at home

Authorization and authentication: How Mastercard is making your payments secure

by Jap Tobias - March 3, 2021 - 11:00am

Mastercard has developed ways to optimize its card payment process, while adding extra layers of security, to allow everyone to checkout and pay for their carts easier, faster and with peace of mind.

These 4 programs are restoring hope in Filipino communities – here’s how

by Jap Tobias - March 3, 2021 - 10:45am

Aside from the arrival of recently developed vaccines that would help ease the pandemic, there are several things to be hopeful about the Philippines this 2021, such as programs being initiated to shed glints of...

Bagong Hamon, Bagong Tapang: Ginebra leads call to courage this 2021

by Jap Tobias - February 22, 2021 - 10:03am

Last January, Ginebra San Miguel launched “Bagong Hamon, Bagong Tapang,” a campaign that is inspired by real-life situations of Filipinos who went through struggles in the pandemic and rose to the challenge...

These 5 tourist spots in Bohol and Cebu are ready for your return! Here’s what you’ll be needing

by Jap Tobias - February 12, 2021 - 11:23am

As the country tries to recover from the pandemic’s impact and starts easing lockdowns and lifting travel restrictions, well-loved local destinations are now reopening one by one not only to satisfy your long-suppressed...

What Filipino educators learned from a year of online teaching

by Jap Tobias - February 9, 2021 - 2:50pm

Amid the challenges, our teachers manage to make the best out of the situation and continue to give the gift of education—at a time it is needed the most. Here, six Filipino teachers share their stories after...

In a post-pandemic world, the better normal is green

by Jap Tobias - February 1, 2021 - 10:00am

The “new normal’’ has become a buzzword in 2020, as a result of the valuable lessons the global pandemic has taught us. However, many see that a “new’’ normal simply isn’t...

KFC e-bike fleet pioneers eco-friendly food delivery service in Philippines

by Jap Tobias - January 28, 2021 - 10:30am

True to its commitment to adapt, innovate, and bring only the best service to its customers, KFC has started revamping the Colonel’s delivery force early August of 2020 with its newest fleet of e-bikes that...

How you like that? Globe brings Blackpink in your area with latest ad

by Jap Tobias - January 6, 2021 - 12:00pm

Globe surprised Filipino fans of worldwide K-pop sensation Blackpink with the release of “Reinvent Your World,” its latest advertisement during the #GlobeBLACKPINK: The Pre-Show livestream on December...

New year, new laptop: 5 reasons why ASUS OLED is the upgrade to make

by Jap Tobias - January 6, 2021 - 10:20am

To complete the joy of Christmas and to help you have a clearer and more dynamic new year, ASUS recently launched the ASUS ZenBook Flip S that features up to 4K Ultra High Definition OLED screen, the best technology...

Fall in love with the triple goodness of Dutch Mill ProYo

by Jap Tobias - December 20, 2020 - 10:00am

Dutch Mill just introduced the latest addition to its lineup of yummy and healthy yoghurt drinks—the new Dutch Mill ProYo!

12 'stays' of Christmas: Hotels and resorts where it’s safe for you and loved ones

by Jap Tobias - December 18, 2020 - 4:30pm

We have curated ‘The 12 Stays of Christmas’ to present you with a range of different staycation ideas to lift your holiday spirits. As cleanliness and social distancing are of course all part of this...

Pasigueños to enjoy affordable WiFi with Globe KonekTayo

by Jap Tobias - December 18, 2020 - 12:00pm

Globe Telecom officially partnered with the local government of Pasig City last December 14 to expand its KonekTayo program and provide Pasigueños with fast, reliable and low-cost home internet connectio...

Shopee holds Big Christmas Sale – Here’s what's in store for you!

by Jap Tobias - December 16, 2020 - 9:30am

Fresh off the excitement of Shopee’s 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, Shopee celebrates the holiday season with its yearly 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, where users can enjoy the best deals

Robinsons Supermarket is giving away P5 million worth of prizes when you shop with Mastercard

by Jap Tobias - December 15, 2020 - 10:00am

Robinsons Supermarket completes our shopping experience this season with its Tap to Top Prizes promo wherein prizes worth over P5 million are to be given away!