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The wartime grid
“Given the fuel shortage, the hydro plants of Caliraya and Botocan had to become the heart of the wartime grid.” Meralco: a century of service 1903-2003 by Raul Rodrigo I couldn’t imagine what it would be like without electricity for more than a few days. My only closest experience was spending some nights in an Read more
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What hard times make people do
“Perhaps the most lasting damage (referring to the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1942) was to the social fabric: years of scarcity had led many Filipinos to pilfer food and cut ethical corners in order to eat. Corruption had become a way of life for many. A new eyesore afflicted Manila, as squatter shanties Read more
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“Flash sale”
I was duped. I bought an item I’ve been thinking about for some time now, a portable WiFi. Because these days, access to the internet is everything and you’d be missing so much at work while working away from the office if you won’t get a good one. Perhaps that’s what’s missing about the goodbye Read more
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Spending tracker
Do you ever track your expenses? In 2017, I learned to use the Mobills mobile app long before Toro acquired it, which had personal repercussions I’d discuss in a moment. Using the app was liberating since I could track how much money I had left in my wallet without actually opening it up. If you’re Read more
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What work?
It’s time to flip back the switch again! Toggle back to work mode, yes? And what’s impressive is how we can mentally put ourselves into work mode again just because the calendar said so. No more excuses not to work today. So, here we are, back to all the tasks we put on hold last Read more
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Cooking for two and more
It’s nice to cook for other people and see how satisfied they get with what you put on the table. It’s even nicer to have the capacity to buy the things you need to make that satisfying meal. But as someone who cooks only for oneself, you might still find the joy of cooking. It Read more
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Humor and politics
I wouldn’t know about the upcoming US elections if not for the online content I consume. And the fun part is it’s not even simple news. Instead, it’s a humorous take on what’s happening, making it more memorable. I realized that laughing makes you remember things, even when you’re really not into heavy politics. Read more
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