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'A testament to' is a sure sign of ChatGPT writing
A reflection on dead giveaway ChatGPT phrases, the importance of keeping a distinct personal voice, and why writing from the heart matters.
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PBBM's balde solution for Super El Niño 2026
A personal reflection on PBBM's El Niño water storage advice, the rise of AI soundbites, and the simple necessities needed during power and water shortages.
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DreamWorks tries to make “Forgotten Island” feel like home for the Pinoy
DreamWorks’ "Forgotten Island" brings Filipino folklore to life, blending childhood myths of duwendes and manananggals with familiar Pinoy cultural nuances.
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Made in the Philippines: Alex Eala, Manny Pacquiao, Lea Salonga
An opinion piece reflecting on decades of broken political promises in the Philippines—spanning martial law to the present impeachment proceedings—while examining Baste Duterte's political positioning and PBBM’s 'Pax Silica' vision.
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Can ChatGPT survive without Pax Silica?
An opinion piece reflecting on decades of broken political promises in the Philippines—spanning martial law to the present impeachment proceedings—while examining Baste Duterte's political positioning and PBBM’s 'Pax Silica' vision.
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How to survive as a carnivore wannabe
A columnist explores the humorous realities of staying on a carnivore diet while frequenting Cagayan de Oro's cinema, gym, and local dining hubs.
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“Digger’s” Level 4 and Cagayan de Oro’s haze
A columnist draws parallels between a complex meta-film, environmental haze warnings, and the surge of road races, home gyms, and new sports across Cagayan de Oro.
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Cheesecake Day, Chicken Joy, and daily bank calls
A lighthearted look at navigating fitness routines, dietary shifts, and the relentless barrage of daily bank telemarketers in Cagayan de Oro.
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Investment Ombudsman needed to address renewable energy project bottlenecks
Surging global oil prices highlight Mindanao’s vulnerable reliance on imported fossil fuels. To reach 50% renewable power by 2030 and add 1,400 megawatts of clean energy, advocates urge the government to establish an Investment Ombudsman to eliminate red tape and streamline capital flow for pipeline projects.
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The Unread Message
Written from the perspective of an unopened notification, this reflective piece examines how digital silence is rarely neutral. Exploring selective urgency and modern communication, it reveals how leaving a message unread often serves as a deliberate choice to delay accountability, avoid honesty, and maintain control.
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Switching to carnivore and resistance training from low-fat and cardio
In a personal commentary on health and culture, a writer traces her shift from the low-fat, high-aerobics craze of the rotary phone era to a high-protein carnivore diet and resistance training, challenging traditional views on weight loss, carb-heavy Filipino feasts, and long-term metabolic health.
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The Smartest Person in the Room Has Left the Building
There is always that one person. You know the one. The person who merely enters the room and somehow your espresso needs another shot.
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