Behind Fake Identities: ‘Alice Guo’ and the Monk with a Villa

Behind Fake Identities: 'Alice Guo' and the Monk with a Villa

The case of Guo Hua Ping (Hua Ping), also known as Alice Guo, who managed to evade Philippine law enforcement and settle in a villa with the help of a “lady monk”, she claimed to have met in a mall, reads like something out of a poorly written mystery novel. Is this an incredible alibi … Read more

Silent Victims: Abused Live-In Partners in the Philippine Divorce Discourse

Divorce and Cohabitation

Amidst the debate over whether the Philippines should allow divorce, one crucial aspect of committed partnerships seems to be overlooked: cohabitation or “pagsasama nang walang kasal.” The discussion on grounds for divorce should not overshadow the imperative of safeguarding partners in cohabitation relationships. In the Philippines, two forms of cohabitation (aka Live-In partnership) have long … Read more

The Complex Languages of Relationships and Falling in (and out of) Love

The Complex Languages of Relationships and Falling in (and out of) Love

Love languages have become of great interest in the recent past, especially after worldwide release of the book “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate” in 1982 by Dr. Gary Chapman. Despite all these benefits that come with love languages in terms of communication and intimacy within relationships, it is … Read more

Sacred Scripts, Sinister Schemes: The 10 Commandments in Propaganda Narratives

Moses-With-The-Ten-Commandments-By-Rembrandt-Van-Rijn

Faith is not a child’s play When we were young kids that was in the 70’s and 80’s, we love playing outdoors – luksong tinik, taguan (hide and seek), tumbang preso, beisbol, jackstone, patintero, or what we mostly call harangang taga. But there is a common segment of these games that are not often mention, … Read more

Mourning Moon Tarot Reading for All Zodiac Signs

The Mourning Moon: Tarot Reading A Time for Reflection and Renewal

November New Moon and Full Moon – A Time for Reflection and Renewal In regions with distinct winter seasons, this time brings joy and celebration, yet it holds special meaning for followers of pagan and ancient traditions. As the winter solstice approaches, pagans traditionally engage in a “mourning” process during the last moon before the … Read more

Do Not Sell Your House

Do not sell your house

Selling a home marks a significant milestone in many people’s lives, often signifying the beginning of a new chapter. Whether you’re downsizing, upsizing, relocating, or simply seeking a change of scenery, the decision to sell your home is not one to be taken lightly. 14 common reasons for selling the homeSelling an ancestral home is … Read more

August and Mercury Retrograde for All Signs

August mercury retrograde

Dark side of August – an “inauspicious”, ghost month August is known as the “ghost month” in some cultures or regions, and it is associated with melancholy, hardships, and scarcity. In Chinese tradition, the Ghost Month, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, is the seventh month of the lunar calendar. This month is considered … Read more

Forest medicine: Healing in the forest

healing forest walk

Tropical forests, which sustain nearly two-thirds of the world’s flora and fauna diversity, cover about 7% of the earth’s land surface, according to a study published in Nature Communications in 2019. However, due to mismanagement and human activities that degrade the forests, this figure is shrinking. Almost 15% of the world’s tropical forests are found … Read more

Surprising Traits According to Your Birthday (Ft. SB19)

SB19 birthday facts

Check this out if you’re curious about what your bias’s birth date and month reveal about their personalities or if you want to know if you’re a match! SB19, a five-member Filipino boy band, made their debut in 2018. The group was formed by a local subsidiary of South Korea’s ShowBT Group. Meanwhile, the National … Read more