2020 is turning out to be a real dick. First the volcano, and then the pandemic, and now, we have a celestial prank, as we find out that the chunk of space rock headed our way is probably just popping in to say hi. Scientists at NASA are projecting that an asteroid about 6.5 feet […]
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Aug
Aug
The 2nd trailer for Patty Jenkin’s WW84 finally dropped at the Warner Bros.’ free virtual DC FanDome event on Saturday – and now we finally know what Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig) looks like when she transforms into Wonder Woman’s supervillain, Cheetah! Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) is back too – now that’s something I’m really curious […]
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Aug
Aug
It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of written communication. Good English writing allows you to communicate your thoughts and ideas with accuracy and clarity; it makes you more convincing and credible; and it will help boost your career prospects tremendously. For as long as English remains one of the official languages of the Philippines […]
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Aug
Aug
Voter Registration resumes on September 1, 2020 – ten days from now. If you just turned eighteen, then you can register as a new voter; if you used to vote somewhere else but want to vote in a different place in 2022, put in for a transfer to where you want to vote. In both […]
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Aug
Aug
Speaking of webinars, here’s a quick look at the one I’m working on now.
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Aug
Aug
I may dislike the word “webinar” but there’s no denying that they are all the craze now. It’s easy to see why. Webinars can bring people together like never before. Your audience is in Manila but your speaker is in Cebu? No sweat! Working from home but need to do voter education for a general […]
20
Aug
Aug
I have nothing against 24-hour delivery. Lord knows I get hungry at all the weirdest times and an emergency burger is welcome from time to time. But as to this article – I have questions, sirs: I understand the need to authorize food deliveries beyond the curfew hours. Lots of people start to get hungry […]
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Aug
Aug
Nowadays, opening up social media is tough. There’s just no escaping the million and one reasons to be worried, or scared, or sad, or angry, or desperate; just as there’s no escaping the people who try to shame you for not wanting to be worried, scared, sad, angry, or desperate. Nowadays, social media can be […]
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Aug
Aug
So you don’t need a Voter ID to vote, right? All you need is a valid ID. But that raises this very good question: Use cases Which IDs does the COMELEC accept as valid? It’s a long-ish list. But before we get into that list, here’s the info COMELEC needs from you when you register: […]
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Aug
Aug
You need a mask and a face shield to be allowed inside the COMELEC office. No particular specs required, but you are required to wear them properly. Throats don’t need masking – your mouth and nose do; face shields do not shade you from the sun so wear them in front of your face, not […]