April—the arrival of the second quarter of the year was accompanied by numerous shocking events that will truly make an impact on people’s way of living. The ones we used to know are now either evolving to ride the tides and survive the changing of the season. So, in case you woke up with no news updates, we’ve got you covered! We compiled all the simultaneous happenings that transpired while you were busy in dreamland.
Sunken Garden to Risen Garden
The UP Diliman’s famous Sunken Garden will now be called the Risen Garden. The landscape that has been an icon, not just in the UP system, but in the entire country, or even abroad, will now have a new name, thanks to the reportedly rising tendencies of the said garden, because there’s really nowhere to go but up.
Ali Mall is now Ani Mall
Another famous landmark in QC, and home to so many childhood memories, including when they got lost and cried out until a security guard approached, is changing its name, Ali Mall. However, the mall is not just changing its name; it’s also changing its target market—pets, paving the way for its new name, Ani Mall. The management is still considering allowing humans to enter the mall for inclusivity purposes. This article will be updated as soon as we get word from the mall’s management—we just don’t know if it’ll be sent via owl mail.
Google Mind-Reader
Originally launched in 2009 as Google Brain Search, this year, Google is reviving the search engine’s mighty feature, allowing users to search through the world wide web using their minds. Yes! No more typing! No more typos! All you have to do is put your mobile device on top of your head to serve as an antenna, and in just a split second, you’ll see whatever you have in your mind typewritten in the search bar.
P.S. The feature didn’t fly during the year it was launched as many activist groups rallied and protested that it’s an invasion of privacy and that Google should mind their own business.
P.P.S. The feature is not yet overthinker-proof. So, if you think too much, Google will also offer a three-day virtual yoga session to clear your mind.
April Fool’s Abolished
The annual observation that has swept the world has received, over the week, an astounding amount of clamor, with people calling to abolish the said day. World leaders listened and decided yesterday at 11:59 PM, March 31, 2025, that April Fool’s Day will no longer be observed right after this sentence ends.
Today is a day of laughter and lighthearted tricks, but let’s remember that not everyone is in on the joke. Please don’t pull pranks on people who are simply trying to make a living. So, prank with kindness, laugh with heart, and spread joy—not stress. Have fun, and let’s make someone laugh today.
