Category: Stories

Filipino Christmas / As a proud Pinoy, I’ve always loved the unique and sometimes bizarre traditions that come with celebrating Christmas in the Philippines. From the colorful parols (lanterns) to the endless rounds of Noche Buena feasts, there’s no denying that Christmas in the Philippines is a truly special experience. But as much as I …

Eraserheads’  “Magasin” is a must-hear song that perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of growing up and moving on from past loves. Eraserheads / As a longtime fan of the Eraserheads, “Magasin” has always been one of my favorite songs. From the very first time I heard it, I was struck by its catchy melody and …

Today’s technological advances have enabled many children and adults to both learn and work in remote settings. However, due to the differences in learning styles, remote instruction can be challenging. As an instructor, you may have created an office background free, developed a curriculum and created learning materials, but your students and trainees may still …

If you are keen on traveling and discovering new eat places, you probably stumbled upon a blog site called Michael’s Hut. Maybe some interesting and helpful articles ring a bell? Well, let’s find out more about the man behind the blog and his blogging journey. Michael Oyco runs Michael’s Hut. A blog site that he …

Nowadays, most banks, including e-wallets companies, impose convenience or transaction fees on their online users.  If you are the type who wants to save a few pesos for your digital transactions, I have found a way to avoid the service charge for a fund transfer to your ShopeePay Philippines e-wallet. While the amount involved may …

ShopeePay / We already know how easy it is to send money online—all it takes is a few taps on your phone and you’re done. Convenient and ideal, right? Yes, but only if you’re sending money to someone with the same bank account or e-wallet as yours or else you need to pay extra fees. …

The Philippines has seen a 98.5 percent increase in the smartphone segment market in 2021. During the height of the pandemic, the Philippines’ use of mobile gaming apps grew at the highest rate according to the Global Web Index (GWI). Ninety-eight percent of Filipinos aged 16 to 64 own a smartphone, and 72 percent of …

Virtual Pag Ibig (VP) is an online service of PAG-IBIG Fund that allows users to perform their transactions at any time and place through the internet. How does virtual PAG-IBIG work? Virtual Pag-IBIG  is an online service of the Pag Ibig Fund that provides its customers with access to their accounts 24/7. This means that …

Overseas foreign workers (OFWs) must apply for Pagibig membership and pay the corresponding monthly contribution under Republic Act 9679. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the Pag-IBIG Fund recently issued an advisory reminding OFWs to get their Pag-IBIG Membership Identification Number (MID). Moreover, OFWs must also pay their monthly contributions through the POEA’s system. …

Good nutrition is essential to my family. Being in my 50s and with a few health issues, I keep a healthy lifestyle. My wife and kids are into healthy living too. I make sure that the family’s meal includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and some meat and poultry products. We exercise a lot and do …