Whether it be lifestyle-related or just an in passing moment, many people experience difficulty in staying awake. Sometimes, even in the most inopportune time to feel sleepy. One way to not sleep a wink may be ineffective for others, so we are listing down some habits you can do to ensure you have all the […]
Author: Christian Sy
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SYMBOLISM OF THE OLYMPICS
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, just like its predecessors, gave out numerous symbolic traditions. It offered spectacles and performances that proved, once again, that Japan is in a league of its own – hands down on their Pictograms performance. Like religion, the Olympic Games have rituals and customs followed and conducted in […]
It is no doubt that Filipinos love to stay connected. Aside from the local TV and radio offerings, Filipinos obtain most of our Magandang Balita through social media – becoming the primary source of information for most of the population. For the second half of the year, IKOT.PH is offering new ways to spread news, entertain its […]
The Philippines prides itself on its three Bs: Basketball, Boxing, and Beauty Pageants. These three might as well be our country’s identifier considering their massive following and influence. Remember when Pacman was just starting to make waves? Not just in the country but also in various international arenas – breaking records after records?How the streets […]
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#TIL: DO YOU KNOW YOUR BODY?
The human body comprises various systems that work hand in hand to produce a single move. Even when we are asleep or at a standstill, our body continues to function 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our body is like a hard shell filled with many functions, some we might not even be […]
If the food we eat is what we are, then who are we? Filipino cuisine has been around for centuries. It went through several changes of the seasons and colonial influence. These are evident in every food we serve on the table today. But when it comes down to it, what does our food really […]
Makati, hard to get in, harder to get out. One may journey to a comical relief on how apt this Central Business District’s catchphrase is – Make It Makati. Whether it jokingly means to make it to the bus, jeepney, or the office on time, it demands from you one thing – hustle. We often […]
Cinemalaya, the country’s premier independent film festival, has produced some of the best movies that graced the Philippine cinemas. It has been a breeding ground for filmmakers and actors who wish to break boundaries and create statements through the art of filmmaking. Since Cinemalaya started in 2005, we witnessed old and new representations with their […]
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#TIL: PHILIPPINE SPORTS
#TIL – Sports, an ever-present aspect of our culture, has been a consistent source of pride and nationalism. It’s always a source of inspiration to young and aspiring athletes and even non-athletes. Filipino athletes will again have another shot to make our country proud again. Nineteen of the country’s best athletes will be gunning to […]
Few kilometers away, a mountain top in Zambales is spewing lava. The wind blowing the ashes quickly – forming an eruption cloud, making the skies look like they’re burning. Three young siblings, Anawangin, Nagsasa, and Capones, witness their Mother Pinatubo release her cataclysmic wrath. Anger dissipates, and after hours of darkness, ashes start falling to […]