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Storytelling, exploration, and community building – there’s an abundance of that in China, where Cool Kid Andy works as a freelance journalist.
Travel Stories: The Encyclopedia that Inspired Me to See the World
Probably, the most interesting question that I have heard from people about my recent trip is, “What inspired you to travel?” Here’s my answer…
Rizal’s followers in Czechia keep national hero’s legacy relevant
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – More than 130 years ago, Dr. Jose Rizal came to several cities in what was then the Austro-Hungarian Empire to meet with his close confidant, Austrian ethnographer Ferdinand Blumentritt. This important historical encounter eventually became the foundation of the bilateral relations between the Philippines and the present-day Czech Republic, which is …
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Looking Forward to the Year of ‘I Don’t Know”
Many people fantasize about knowing their future. But how should one react if what’s ahead of them will be bleak, thanks to an app forecast?
Amaccana Accla: Why Filipino Netspeak Is Untranslatable
Filipino social media users have tons of ways to say things, and AI can’t translate that yet. Filipinos are just so creative at making memes. For example, they opened 2023 with “amaccana accla”—a meme for “Tama ka na, bakla” (“You’re already too much”) to warn others to avoid doing cringe-worthy activities. It became viral …
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A Fighting Style That Sticks Out: How Arnis Strikes Home with a Danish Teacher
KnK Cookbook Named as One of Best Books on Migration by Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Kusina ni Kabayan’s Philippine cookbook is named by CFO as one of the outstanding works on Filipino migration in 2021.
The Era of the Social Workplace: WeChat, Messenger, and Other On-Demand Office Communication Solutions
With the widespread use of WeChat and its integration into its users’ lives, the boundaries between the personal and the professional are blurred.
Getting Rest, Remembering Summer Days
Rest is crucial. We all know it. I’ve been on the go for a long time, so slowing down is good.
2021 Progression: Stepping Forward, Moving Upward
2020 did not disappoint: it was momentous, eventful, and life-changing. So what’s the point of looking back on such a devastating year?
A Saving Grace: Mary Grace Gacosta on Baking a Taste of Home in China
The owner of the online bakery store Pan de Gracia shares blessings through the three bread recipes she created for the Kain na, Kabayan cookbook.
Cooking and Eating, Filipino Style: Why Feasting Is More Fun in the Philippines
Filipinos have acquired the knowledge of using native herbs and cooking techniques that highlight the savory flavors in many dishes.