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Stereotypes and Stigma

Wordplay. Stereotypes. Stigma. Are ancient stereos not so old that’s why they made it into stereotypes that there are various kinds or classes of stereos? Is stigma so overbearing, so much that the word has evolved into astigmatism that is an eye disorder? Just a thought – connecting the dots and rules of interconnectedness. A …

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The Fisherman

In whatever age – to the Fisherman, the lake is family. A brother, he most hours of the day wrestled with for one more day with the oars. His boat was a brother, too. Like his fathers before him, the lake made him more than a man. In a hut he shared with his love …

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The Ibaloi Section of Burnham Park

It  has become popularly known as the “Ibaloi Park”. It is located in the south-west section of Burnham Park in the city. It is undergoing continuous development. It started years ago with a not so spacious hut built with materials purchased or generously donated by native residents in the suburbs and from the neighboring Benguet …

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Pasasalamat

After some time, the valley was woken up by a musical siren. A loud and familiar one reminiscent of the town’s Woodstock concert at the valley’s oldest playground fifteen years ago. Then, the colorful fireworks embracing the wide-eyed spectators. The next day was followed by lesser sound – useless rumbling and complaints about what could …

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Four-day Workweeks

Amid the cancellation of classes in various parts of the country due to the extreme heat being experienced, there were calls for government work to adapt a compressed workweek. This is to reduce the exposure to extreme heat that may mitigate harmful effects to not only government workers but also to individuals transacting with government …

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Coping with Creativity

As a mental health advocate, I haven’t been often led to many avenues and even courses that consisted of my passion for the arts and creativity. Not to brag, I do hold a college degree in management, a law degree and a masters in public administration. That’s how far my academic background has led me …

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Aspirations in Sports

The dream of young athletes in public schools is to compete in sports activities in the annual Palarong Pambansa. This year, this national event will be held in Cebu City. To every Cordilleran, especially those in the elementary grades and high school years, it is an adventure to face and compete with other compatriots from …

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Holidays Economics

Over a month ago, Sen. Robinhood Padilla presided over a public hearing on bills seeking for the declaration of July 27 as a national holiday. This is, of course, in commemoration of the founding anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo. These two bills filed during the 19th Congress were authored by two senators. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada …

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The Worrisome Wanderer

How many birthdays or milestones have you celebrated? I used to think that a celebrant means a birthday celebrant per se. But as it turned out, celebrant means a priest officiating mass. What do you call a celebrant of a birthday party? Pardon me if I am wrong. A birthday celebrant is a celebrator which …

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