Category: Opinion & Commentary

Where are you from? Response: I’m from the Philippines.  My wife, Camille (full Filipina) rocking the American wear in Thailand Where are you from? is typically the first question asked when meeting other travelers. These days, my …

School supplies, imitation products, kitchen ingredients, birthday party prizes and the likes. Name it. Divisoria is one heck of a shopping district for cheap stuff. If you don’t mind overruns or unbranded stuff at an …

Have you ever thought of running your own business but you’re not sure if you have what it takes? Running a business is tough work, which is why many are afraid of venturing into the …

Would you dare come close to this guy and his companion, When In Manila? Photo of this man who appears to have a striped tiger on a metal chain/leash has been making rounds on social …

When looking for potential clients or partners, we each have our own approach. Some prefer to immediately meet up, some prefer a phone call and others even snail mail. Nowadays, a more popular and convenient …

These people have consistently made its way to your news feed since 2006 and you’ve probably given up on rolling your eyes over them by now. Some of them are tolerable to an extent, but …

If you’re a Filipino, chances are, you have a relative or know a family friend working abroad. When in Manila, we refer to them as OFW’s: our modern day heroes, so to speak. These hard-working …

Having a life hacking chemist for a father makes life extra interesting. Sometimes, you are the recipient of a strange but effective cure. Sometimes, you are the guinea pig of something new he is testing. …

How the Filipino Maid Became a Pop Culture Hero via Independent Cinema Office For eight years, Teresita Sajonia scrubbed floors and washed dirty dishes. Like many young, poor Filipino women, she worked as a domestic …

Ever thought of earning money while sleeping? For many, this vision is the holy grail of success, and is the reason they wake up early every morning to head to work. Let’s face it, though: …