It’s the time of the year when you’re wondering about doing something new, growing up, and considering an international scholarship. You might be interested in applying for the New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarship. In this blog, I’ll tell you how I became a preferred candidate..twice! What is the Manaaki Scholarship? The Manaaki Scholarship is a…
‘Tis the season to be jolly. But what if we can’t feel the same jolly vibe that holidays are supposed to? Quite recently, I often hear people say “Christmas isn’t the same as it used to be,” reflecting on the nostalgia that the past celebrations have brought. But is this sentiment true? Has Christmas really…
We all adapt to emotional stress and changes in our lives differently—sometimes tolerable and other times, we just need someone (or something) to feel at ease. Amid the rush and chaos, many of us crave for something steady—a source of comfort, connection, and calm. And so enter cats, the quiet, whiskered wonders who can transform…
Taiwan is the closest country outside the Philippines. And the closer, the more accessible and cheaper flight tickets are! No wonder this little island country has been popular with Filipinos in recent years. With its vibrant night markets, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, this is a fantastic destination for travelers looking for an overseas…
An utter nightmare. Up to this day, I still can’t believe 11 people perished in a bus bombing on the afternoon of December 9, 2014. It all happened in the blink of an eye right in front of Central Mindanao University’s main gate. What’s worse, one of the victims was my dear friend. The Bombing…
“What do you want to become when you grow up?”—this question reverberated in the thoughts of a young carefree boy as he was forced to picture an image of himself in the future. Without sheer confidence, he told the crowd of wanting to be an astronaut. At some point when he was older, his preference…
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT has drastically changed the modern world in recent years. It was around the onset of the pandemic, when schools and work were done remotely, that AI suddenly came out of nowhere and has been a major trend in content creation. You name it–essays, images, data generation, everything is served…