After exploring Bangkok for four days, it was time for me to go on an adventure in Chiang Mai, located in Northern Thailand. I had several options for travelling from Bangkok to…
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Spending My Last Hours in Bangkok at IconSiam (The Weekly #4)
It was finally my time to go to Chiang Mai. I was excited about it, but I still had a lot of time left in Bangkok that morning. Actually, I still had…
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Eating Like a Local at Huai Khwang Night Market, Bangkok (The Weekly #3)
Being a traveler has its perks. One of the best is meeting people along the way. One of those travel friends was Glen. I met him back in 2016 when I joined…
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Trying Mark Wiens’ Famous Pad Kaprao at Phed Mark, Bangkok (The Weekly #2, Thailand Series)
I had a good sleep and woke up at around 9 PM. Of course, I was hungry. I stepped out of the hostel and explored the city at night. Just a few…
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My First Morning in Bangkok: Immigration Nerves, Airport Soup, and City Walk (The Weekly #1)
Just like many Cebu Pacific promo flights to Bangkok, my flight schedule was way too early in the morning. Since I’m from Cavite, I had to make sure public transportation was still…
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The Weekly Blog Project Begins
Blogging has really changed over the years. Now that short videos have taken over the internet, written content like personal blogs has slowly gone down the drain. Personal blogging simply doesn’t get…
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DOST Scholarship 2027: Requirements, Benefits, Deadline & How to Apply
For Filipino students planning to take a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another DOST-approved college program, one of the biggest scholarship opportunities available is the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship. The Department of Science…
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Civil Service Exam 2027 Schedule: Application Dates, Requirements, Exam Dates & Results
If you are planning to take the Civil Service Exam in 2027, you can already start preparing. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has officially released the Calendar of Civil Service Examinations for…
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How to Choose the Ideal Venue for Your Wedding
Choosing a wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you will make during the planning process. Your venue affects your date, guest capacity, catering options, transportation plans, décor, photography, and overall…
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Salary Grade 2027 Philippines: Complete Government Salary Table & Salary Increase
If you work for the Philippine government—or you’re planning to apply for a government position—there is another scheduled salary increase coming in 2027. The 2027 government salary adjustment will be the fourth…
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Chowking Menu with Prices: Complete Guide to Chao Fan, Lauriat, Chicken, Halo-Halo & More
Craving Siomai Chao Fan, Chinese-Style Fried Chicken, a filling Lauriat meal, or maybe a cold Halo-Halo Supreme after lunch? Chowking has been one of the go-to fast-food restaurants for Filipino-Chinese comfort food…
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Alex Eala Projected No. 4 Seed at Singapore Open, in Line for First-Round Bye as Asian Games Decision Looms
Alex Eala could be getting a major boost before she even steps on court at the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open. The Filipina tennis star is now projected to become the No. 4…
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Barangay Scholarship 2026: How to Get the ₱20,000 Presidential Scholars Finisher Fund
If you are a college student who is already close to graduating but struggling with tuition, transportation, school projects, food expenses, or other costs, there is a government assistance program worth checking…
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Gilas Pilipinas FIBA World Cup Qualifiers November 2026: Schedule, Opponents, Standings & Qualification Scenarios
Gilas Pilipinas may be coming off a disappointing Asian Games campaign, but the national team’s biggest basketball objective is still very much alive. The road to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup…
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Barangay Elections 2026: Schedule, Latest Postponement Update & What Voters Need to Know
If you’ve been hearing that the 2026 Barangay Elections have already been postponed, there’s an important detail to understand: As of September 15, 2026, the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections have not…
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Kaplag Festival in Mahaplag, Leyte: A Celebration of Harvest, Agriculture and Local Identity
There are Philippine festivals that immediately explain themselves through their names. A mango festival celebrates mangoes. A coconut festival celebrates coconuts. A fishing festival naturally tells the story of fishermen and coastal…
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D’Dalaylay Festival in Jalajala, Rizal: Celebrating Dairy, Fish, Vegetables, Rice and Local Culture
There are Philippine festivals named after saints, flowers, fruits and historical events. Then there is D’Dalaylay Festival. At first glance, the name doesn’t immediately tell you what the celebration is about. But…
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Pitlagong Festival in Argao, Cebu: The Story of Tuba, Tradition and an Old Argao Celebration
Long before Argao became known for celebrating its famous torta through the La Torta Festival, the southern Cebu town had another festival carrying a very different name. Pitlagong. It wasn’t named after…
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MMFF 2026 Official Entries: Movies, Cast, Directors & Latest Updates
Christmas in the Philippines has plenty of traditions: family reunions, Noche Buena, endless Christmas songs, traffic, shopping—and of course, the Metro Manila Film Festival. And for MMFF 2026, the lineup is already…
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Pagay Festival in Alicia, Isabela: Celebrating Rice, Farmers and the Golden Harvest
Rice is such an ordinary part of Filipino life that it is easy to forget how much work happens before a single grain reaches our plate. Long before the rice cooker is…
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Philippines Long Weekends 2027: Complete Guide to Holidays, Vacation Dates and Leave Planning
If you’re already thinking about your trips for 2027, now is a good time to bring out the calendar. The official list of Philippine holidays for 2027 has been released, and there…



















