Valenzuela Overenthusiastic Coaches
From “Push Harder!” to “Tears on the Court”: The Intensity of Valenzuelano Sideline Spirit The Karuhatan Barangay Basketball “General” Coach Tony, a retired security guard, runs the Karuhatan youth basketball league like a military academy. His practices are legendary for…
Taguig Group Projects
The Corporate Circle of Hell, Reborn in Adulthood The Assigned “Leader” and the Ghost Crew A task force is formed for a “cross-functional initiative.” You are “volun-told” as the lead. Your team: the Over-Enthusiastic Newbie who suggests using a blockchain-based…
San Juan Quarantine Life
The Great Sourdough Starter Rebellion of 2020: A Tale of Yeast and Despair The Birth of “Fernando” Two weeks into the Enhanced Community Quarantine, Carla, a San Juan-based graphic designer, decided to master sourdough. Following an online guide, she mixed…
Pateros Suburban Life: The Quiet Drama of the Daily Grind, the Battle for Parking, and the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
An Examination of the Local Rhythms Where Life is a Cycle of Commute, Mall Visits, and the Relentless Pursuit of the Neighbors Better Life The Peaceful, Aggressive Pursuit of NormalcyIn Pateros, **Suburban Life** is a complex, often contradictory, existence defined…
Pasig Drone Pet Walkers
The Unmanned Man’s Best Friend: Why Pasigs Lazy Owners Are Using Drones to Aggressively ‘Walk’ Their Dogs The Sky-High Convenience of Canine Neglect Pasig Citys congested sidewalks and notoriously hot weather have given rise to the ultimate in urban pet-owner…
Valenzuela Group Projects
Bahala Na Brainstorming and Last-Minute Mayhem: The Valenzuelano School of Teamwork The Polo Park “Leader by Default” Syndrome The group is formed. A silent, panicked scan occurs. No one volunteers to lead. The person who makes eye contact last, or…
Taguig Online Shopping Fails
The Disappointment Behind the “Order Confirmed” Email The “One Size Fits All” That Fits None The promise of online shopping is convenience, but in Taguig, it’s often a gamble on dimensions. You order a stylish linen shirt from an Instagram…
San Juan Pranks Gone Wrong
The “Ghost” in the Bathroom Mirror That Gave Lola a Blood Pressure Scare The Setup Teenage cousins Kyla and Ben thought it would be hilarious to prank their superstitious Lola Nena during her weekend visit. Using a bar of soap,…
Pateros Conspiracy Theories: The Community’s Obsession with Shadowy Figures, Secret Agendas, and the True Source of the Local Traffic Jam
An Examination of the Unverifiable Narratives That Explain the Unexplainable and Offer a More Exciting Alternative to Mundane Reality The Truth is Always Obscured by TrafficIn Pateros, the mundane realities of suburban lifeslow utility service, persistent traffic jams, and the…
Parañaque Investment Scams: The Opportunity That Guaranteed 500% Returns and Delivered Mangoes
Why Local Financial Schemes Are a Mix of High Hopes, Low Yields, and Questionable Products Parañaque Investment Scams: The Mango Guarantee Parañaques investment landscape is a volatile, emotionally charged environment where the promise of quick, massive returns is constantly dangled…