JOURNAL | The Perfect Way How Not to Write Blog Articles

Nakakatawa lang isipin yung thought na puro ka reklamo sa buhay mo, pero wala ka namang ginagawang action para ma-solve yung mga problema. Medyo nakaka-inis yung ganung thought. I mean, kung wala ka naman plan to change the situation, siguro wag na lang i-share sa World kasi wala naman pakialam ang World sa mga problema mo. The World has its own problem para isipin ka pa.

Grabe ang lala talaga ng pagiging reklamador mo as a young professional. Did you even think of talking to someone who could have helped you to resolve your issues?

SHORT LINERS | Trying Hard!

I told myself that I will avoid writing rants in this blog... god knows how much I tried. With all the bullshit happening in this side of the country worsened by the fact that I do not have a job that can sustain myself, this is truly so very awfully, awfully tragic. This year 2020 really is an all time disappointment. And it doesn't help that for the past few days, I am feeling unhealthy maybe due to lack of exercise or motivation. This lock down is a serious mental torture and I do not know how long I can keep my shit together. 

CONVOS | The Iceberg Gay Dilemma and Why It's OK Not To Be On Top

The tip of the iceberg image, with alpha guys on top poses a real problematic stance for the LGBTQ+ community. Looking at it devoid of personal bias, and so I ask if it's fair to ignore sentiments like these on the basis of generational life experience lenses. I remember how a former Professor stated that your experience will never be my experience, hence interpretation of reality is relative (from a Filipino Communicative Behavior Model). And to rebuke the what could be a legit distress call from a different generation might also be counter intuitive when all we want to achieve is a harmonious co-existence.

CONVOS | The Problem With POGI

Chatting with A today about the possibility of setting up the "orgy" sometime soon but had to tell him that due to this COVID-19 pandemic, it is not going to be easy to do that's why it may take some time. Anyhow he said that he will only become a watcher (just watching the people) and not participate. But told him it is not going to work out that way because all people coming up have to participate one way or another - sexual or something similar.

SPA REVIEW | Top 10 Spa in Metro Manila 2010 to 2020

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To the young and budding spa enthusiast, it is always a thrill to find the best spa experience in Metro Manila. I know because I used to be exactly in those shoes. I know how difficult it is to find reviews and recommendations. Back in the day, the Internet was not really popular so we had to rely on what little information we had. And this was in the late 90s and early 2000s. We had to actually experience before we can cast our judgment and stick to what we feel was fit for us.

MOVIES | Top 10 Independent (Indie) Films in the Phlippines

If you are wondering what might be some good films to understand Filipino culture, I made a list below of some of my recommendations. These films deals with poverty to homophobia and family issues - themes which are all very prevalent to Filipinos. Again, these are all mere reflections and do not necessarily apply to all Filipinos' lives, but nonetheless these works of art are good gauge to understand the Filipino psyche.

TRAVEL | Top 10 Clubs and Bars in Muscat

May 2020 - Contrary to popular impression of Oman being a part of the Arab countries and therefore conservative, its capital city Muscat can also entertain party goer guests with a number of its dope clubs from Irish pubs to modern chill vibe types. So here is a list of popular spots that you need to experience for yourself.

THEATER | Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical

Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical

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ANG HULING EL BIMBO (AHEB) THE MUSICAL featuring the hit songs of the 90s band "Eraserheads"  awed and delighted a huge number of theater fans in the Philippines. This original Filipino production made audience laugh and cry as we journey through the nostalgic triumph and fall of a group of friends who are bonded by their experiences in the University.

TRAVEL | Top 10 Best Hotels and Accommodations in Oman

Top 10 Best Hotels and Accommodations in Oman

For the record, it has been two months since the quarantine has been implemented. Nobody is allowed to go anywhere, not even to the grocery store. Welcome to the Philippines, but to be fair everyone across the World is suffering the same plight and this is for the benefit of everyone so who are we to complain.

MOVIE | Wonder Woman 1984 - Trailer

Wonder Woman 1984 - Trailer

The official trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 (the second film after the successful debut of the first) is out, and boy what a treat it is for all fans out there. The vivid colors speaks volume of how awesome this may get. Of course, we are expecting nothing but the best from Patti Jenkins after she proved how WW can rock any day of the week.

MOVIE | Five Dances (2013)

Five Dances (2013)

In the movie "Five Dances", we witness how the budding romance of Chip and Theo evolved from mere dance partners into something more serious. Chip is a dance prodigy under the scholarship of the studio's dance instructor while Theo, though not much is said about his character seemed to be well off as we learn that he is from Australia who is now living in New York.

ARTICLE | Romanticizing Poverty in Mainstream Media

Romanticizing Poverty in Mainstream Media

Miss Universe Catriona Gray in her final Q&A described poverty in the Philippines as both poor and very sad. To an outsider, how does Philippines poverty register to them when they see clips of it in maintream media. We talked to Professor Sarah from the University of the Philippines, Diliman to know her take on the representation of poverty in mainstream media. In our discussion, she shares that media has a normative effect on the audience in terms of maintaining the status quo. Some other interesting points include the relational imagination and creation of spectacle which are discussed in detail in this article.