Blog
This is a collection of stories and daily musings.
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Principles we live by
Principles truly matter in the moments when it’s really difficult to stick with them. Predictability I can remember a sermon during a service I attended one Sunday afternoon on the importance of deciding about matters before they’re actually needed. Take, for example, accepting a bribe. If you have decided beforehand that you are not the… Read more
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We are people
Seeing people as humans capable of feeling helps you temper your speech and actions towards them. But, unfortunately, it’s easy to mistreat people. And it takes conscious awareness to see them beyond your narratives. This is a good resource on how to relate with other people. Read more
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Our national TV these days
I used to hear about Covid-19 on national TV, but with the elections coming around next year, it’s almost always what I see on the screens. Is Covid-19 still out there? Yes, of course. But, perhaps, how the media puts the spotlight on specific issues shapes how we see our world every day. And as… Read more
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The things we left behind
They are things we consider essential, valuable, or even sentimental. Perhaps, those are the reasons why we acquired them. But there are moments where we are forced to let go of some of them, if not all. And the pain of separation is real. However, as we move farther and farther away from them, we… Read more
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Reasons why you feel differently across social media platforms
Have you ever wondered why different social media platforms also evoke different impressions on you? That’s probably because of how they’re built to their core. From Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show: “Social comparison is worse on Instagram,” states Facebook’s deep dive into teen girl body-image issues in 2020, noting… Read more
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Takes a lot of getting used to
When we didn’t have any choice but to stay in our homes a year ago, we felt lost. And for a time, we were unable to continue our lives the way we wanted to. But then, being human, we learned to adapt and shape a new way of life. So we carried over online the… Read more
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Exploring QGIS: Covid-19 total cases, recoveries, and deaths in Davao Region, Philippines
This time, I narrowed the focus to Davao Region, Philippines, using the Department of Health Covid-19 tracker data. It’s interesting how the cases and recoveries in the region are related, while deaths are higher in Davao City and its neighbors: Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, and Davao del Sur. Read more
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