Thought Catalog: Know your numbers

One of the key disciplines many Filipinos struggle with is managing their finances. Admittedly, I’ve been guilty of this since I was younger—and to some extent, I still am. I sometimes overspend on unnecessary things. I help without hesitation, even when it becomes an inconvenience...

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Bisayang Latagaw Travel Log: The lost wanderer

The true magic of my travels often lies in getting lost—venturing into places where tourists rarely tread. It’s in these hidden corners that I find the soul of a destination, far removed from the crowds and chaos. I always start with a simple question to the locals, asking for...

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Thought Catalog: Your reaction is valid but is it correct?

In my last drinking session with friends, we tackled how one should react to insults and bad situations. A lot of course of actions were opined and I just said to them that they are valid responses, but they need to consider if what they will be doing is correct.In philosophy,...

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Thought Catalog: A Year After Typhoon Odette

When Typhoon Odette was about to hit Cebu, most Cebuanos already knew that it will be a strong one, but no one anticipated the extent of havoc that it will bring. For most parts of the island, electricity was out for a month and even longer. The scarcity of potable water, food,...

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Ang namulat ay hindi na muling pipikit

 Ang namulat ay hindi na muling pipikitPilipinas, oh inang bayanPatawad at kami ay nabigo.Gayun pa man, kami ay hindi susuko.Magmamasid at patuloy na makikialam.Patuloy na lalaban para sa kinabukasan.Susuporta sa tamang adhikainTutuligsa sa maling gawain.Magmamasid at makikialam!Sambayanan...

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How to reactivate Smart/TNT/Sun mobile internet service

The Smart Terms and Conditions has a "Fair-use Policy" provision that when violated (whether intentional or unintentional) will cause your account's internet service to be deactivated. While most are aware of this, quite a few know what to do when this occurs. Lucky for...

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Narsisismo at ang mundo ng social media

Nakababahalang isipin na sa panahon ngayon higit sa pagiging isang kasangkapan sa pakikipag kapwa-tao ay para bagang nagiging daan ang social media sa pagpapakita ng narsisismo. Wala namang masama na ipagdiwang ang iyong kaginhawaan, gawing bukas na aklat ang buhay, o kaya’y...

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Thought Catalog: On Political Polarization

If only people can stop electing politicians based on their family names, celebrity status, fame, and false promises; If only people learn to distinguish between public servants from politicians; if only people elect based on competence and not on political leanings; then we...

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