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Teenagers today seem to have endless wants and needs. With the small money their parents make, many of today’s teens insist on buying things they don’t need—to impress people they don’t even want. But this extraordinary teenager does selfless acts that he inspires lots of people around him. Kristopher Hudson works at Walmart 5 days a week and earns a ...

Watch: Darren Espanto sings Chandelier Effortlessly It is undeniable that Darren Espanto continues to shine with his ability to sing the songs which have really high notes. First seen as The Voice Philippines Kids contestant by singing Jessie J’s “Domino,” this kid who ended up as a runner up to Lyca Gairanod is definitely unstoppable in showing to other people what  he ...

As what the elders would always say, the only thing that they could give to their children is education.This is the main reason why the parents are always doing their best in their jobs to provide this necessity to their off springs.   And what the children should do in return is to study hard and land a good job ...

BOC to inspect balikbayan boxes with X-ray machines and K-9 MANILA – After the massive public outrage and the potential political fallout it could cost to the ruling Liberal Party, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it would use X-Ray machines and K-9 units in inspecting balikbayan boxes instead of conducting random physical inspections. In a statement a day after ...

7 smart tips for budget travelers MANILA – If you want to see the world but your budget is limited, the best time to take off will be during the off-peak season, which we have just entered. Airline ticket prices are usually much lower during this period, and so are the rates for lodging and accommodations, which make for the ...

MANILA, Philippines – It’s quite a fancy cab — driven by 41-year-old Richard Bulaclac — one that blooms with a flowery interior, and which he calls the “Garden Taxi.” The cab has LED-lit plastic roses, all colorful and radiating with positivity, perfectly arranged to ease whatever stress the city life has cast down upon commuters and laborers. Its floral design ...

 A 4 year old’s first day at school Children being separated from their parents on the first day of school can be a heartbreaking moment. Children are used to being with their parents the whole time, and being separated from them for the first time can leave them anxious and heartbroken. Entering a new environment filled with unfamiliar people can ...

In today’s society where the children spend more time on the internet, cyber-bullying is a prevalent problem that is drastically worsening. Cyberbullying is a growing problem that impacts kids nationwide every day. Cyber-bullying occurs when a person (often a child, preteen, or teenager) is bullied, harassed, humiliated, threatened, embarrassed, or targeted in some way by another person (often a child, ...

PH’s version of Taiwan’s ‘toilet cafe’ Inspired by the popularity of a toilet-themed cafe in Taiwan, Jovic Garcia decided to bring the experience closer to Filipinos by opening his own version of the “toilet cafe” in Boracay. – Rated K, 23 August 2015

MANILA – Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are called heroes of the new era, “bagong bayani” in Filipino, for a reason. They go through a very tedious process—submitting requirements, paying placement and other fees, taking various tests—just to be able to work abroad. Apart from the process, there is also the risk of being scammed by illegal recruiters or being abused ...