It’s a given that we have to be formal and courteous in our conversations, whether in-person or online, with our bosses. But is it a little too much to ask for leeway when it comes to replying with phone emojis? Well, this employee from China...
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Young and rising YouTube stars in Indonesia might just get an easy ticket into a university after it announced a special admission program made just for them. The National Development University Veteran Jakarta (UPNVJ) revealed that it will now...
Photos provided by Ianne Gamboa It’s been a year since Ianne Gamboa graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She majored in English and now has the highest of Latin honors under her belt. When the news of her big...
A University in Tarlac initially disallowed at least 6 transgender women from wearing dresses to their graduation ceremony. The reason given was that it is a common policy for State Universities to enforce such a dress code. However, students of the...
We have this saying in Filipino about parents – “isusubo na lang, ibibigay pa sa anak.” (Rough translation: instead of eating it, they would rather give it to their children) This goes the same way not only with food but with...
If you’re a cat person, then this news will be a delight to hear because there might be a new species of a cat-like mammal soon. The cat-fox as they call it has long been considered to be a myth among the locals. They look pretty much like your...
Filipino celebrities took to social media to mourn the death of veteran actor Eddie Garcia, who passed away on June 20, Thursday at 4:55 p.m. after he suffered a severe neck injury while taping that left him in a critical comatose state for nearly...
Written by Kiana Palacios What’s your ideal perfect date? Every person has their standards, but you know what they say—your ideal date can say a lot about your personality. We asked the WIM Squad to describe their ideal date, and their...
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) led a monumental tree-planting activity in the watershed of a newly built Nueva Ecija dam. They planted around 3,000 narra and mahogany seedlings in line with their theme of “Tree. Water....
Enjoying rice, Milo powder, and durian is not a new concept…but it’s usually enjoyed separately. Maybe as a child, you would have Milo powder mixed with your rice or durian slices with sticky rice (a la mango sticky rice). Mixing the...
The Hong Kong protests which have taken place over the past two weeks have seen a monumental amount of people take to the streets. Organizers of the June 17 protest estimate that nearly 2 million people participated in the demonstrations, while...
The beachfront has been transformed into a paradise for corgis and corgi-lovers. On its fifth year now, Corgi Con was celebrated on a beach in Northern California. Over a thousand corgis and their owners met up at the north side of Ocean Beach on...
Special Warranty Program ensures continued use of Google apps on Huawei devicesHere’s great news to fellow Huawei customers! The past weeks, I’ve read a lot of positive news where satisfied Huawei users expressed their loyalty and...
A series of protests have recently shaken up the political climate of Hong Kong. Demonstrations since the previous week have been taking place in order to contest Hong Kong’s new potential extradition law. It is believed that millions have stormed...
The water level in Angat Dam has once again receded to the point that water services will have to be interrupted for some time. Both Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water announced on Wednesday, June 19 that water interruptions would now be...
Today — June 19, 2019 — marks the 158th birth anniversary of the Philippines’ National Hero, Jose Rizal. Any Filipino will be able to tell you we celebrate Rizal for his part in the Philippines’ efforts towards independence, from...
Just when you thought office chairs can’t be fun, Japan changes all of that and make them really interesting. On Sunday morning, Hanyu, a city in Japan, hosted the Isu Grand Prix, which is an ultra-competitive race run by a bunch of people...
Sophy Ron, a woman now graduating as valedictorian of her class at Trinity College and on her way to a full ride at the University of Melbourne, actually started her life working at the Phnom Penh dump. At just 11 years old she would be working 7...
Amidst discussions of Japan’s animation industry proving a formidable opponent to Western Animation comes the perhaps surprising reveal that many believe Anime to be in trouble. Despite Japan’s strong showing at the world’s most...
YouTuber Makenna Kelly, better known as Life with MaK, has recently resolved to leave YouTube following a number of professional problems with the platform. Several of her videos had been forcibly removed as part of YouTube’s effort to...
The Philippine weaving industry is one constantly overlooked given the amount of effort, skill, and heart they pour into the work they do. A struggling industry that doesn’t always get the recognition they deserve, it becomes especially...
It’s a common thing for people to say that those who have the least are often those who give the most. We find that people who have it the worst are still the ones with the most open hearts, willing to donate or help another in need. Loong Dum...
Actress Angel Locsin recently quoted Nelson Mandela by posting on her Instagram: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” She used it when announcing her most recent gesture of generosity, which was...
Words by: Kiana Palacios Your high school days will be one of those years in your life that you will remember forever. With another new school year upon us, we’re writing this for the seniors out there! Here are some ways on how you can make...
Approximately two million protesters went out in Hong Kong and flooded the streets of the city on Sunday, June 16, 2019. If you think that is already astounding, it really is. What is even more astounding is the condition of the roads after the...