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Five Things Professionals in Metro Manila Must Possess to Survive the Rainy Season
In the face of torrential downpour, whipping wind, and severe flood, how can professionals situated in Metro Manila survive and carry on their daily work engagement? There are five things these urban professionals must keep to get by the wet season.

JC Castro
Jul 23, 20253 min read


The Anatomy of Dangling Modifiers
In our day-to-day language, modifiers are sometimes misused in expressions, which results in illogical sentence construction and, accordingly, question marks atop listeners’ heads. Using our linguistic microscope, let’s take a look at the nature of this common error, a slip in language use known in grammar studies as dangling modifiers.

JC Castro
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Manila Cleanup Drive Rolls
Cleanup operations in various streets across Philippine capital city Manila began today, 30 June 2025, hours before mayor-elect Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso sits as the locality’s top official at 12:00 noon.

JC Castro
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Fixing the Public to Electric Vehicles Use, a Legislative Call -DOE
The Department of Energy stated that obliging the public to shift from petrol-powered cars to electric vehicles falls on the discretion of the Congress.

JC Castro
Jun 28, 20252 min read


Iran’s Nukes Sites, Obliterated -Trump
US president Donald Trump, during his speech at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands on 25 June 2025 Philippine time, confirmed the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities after American military’s precision assault launched four days ago.

JC Castro
Jun 26, 20252 min read


31 O.F.W.s Return from Middle East, Receive Various PH Gov’t Aid
31 O.F.W.s from the Middle East came home on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 consequent to, among others, the persisting political and military tension in the area; the recently-concluded 12-day missile exchanges involving Israel, Iran, and the United States; and the renewed Israeli assault to Palestine.

JC Castro
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Trump, Frustrated at Israel, Iran over Early Violation of Ceasefire
US president Donald Trump expressed his disappointment at Israel and Iran for mutually breaking the ceasefire he designed to put an end to the destructive, escalating war between the two military powers.

JC Castro
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Oil Cost Goes Up Incrementally -DOE
The Department of Energy announced that fuel companies have agreed to implement their respective petrol price hike gradually in a bid to cushion adverse economic impact to Filipinos.

JC Castro
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Ceasefire between Israel, Iran, Now On
Missile launchers of both Israeli military and Iranian armed forces are now cooling off following the effectivity of ceasefire between the two warring nations, initiated by the US under President Donald Trump.

JC Castro
Jun 24, 20253 min read


US Steps into Israel-Iran War, Executes "Midnight Hammer"
The US has engaged in the Israel-versus-Iran missile exchanges—the biggest escalation thus far in the nearly two-week-old aerial battle between the two military-might nations—as the American government conducted a surprise, deliberate, precise strike against three major nuclear facilities in Iran on Saturday, 21 June 2025.

JC Castro
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Philippines, Highly Proficient at English, Second Most English-proficient in Asia
Filipinos utilize English with high proficiency, the second most skilled nation in Asia and 22nd worldwide as regards English use . . . .

JC Castro
Nov 30, 20242 min read


DTI Offers Special Loan to Typhoon-hit Enterprises
Mindful of the bad days businesses confront after the onslaught of typhoons, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) offers a special . .

JC Castro
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Quote from Richard Trench on the Role of Grammar in Speech
Richard Trench, in his book 𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴, noted that grammar constitutes the well-grounded composition--the logic

JC Castro
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Release of Year-end Bonus, Cash Gift of Gov’t Employees, Now Earlier than Nov. 15
Government employees can now expect the early receipt of their year-end bonus and cash gift following the Department of Budget and . . . .

JC Castro
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Another Tropical Storm to Hit Philippines after Kristine
Fresh from the whip and torrential downpour brought about by severe tropical storm Kristine, the Philippines may face another round of . . .

JC Castro
Oct 26, 20241 min read


National Government Cuts Debt by Php139.79 Billion as of August 2024
National government debt shrank to Php15.55 trillion by the end of August 2024, representing a 0.9% or Php139.79-billion decrease . . . .

JC Castro
Oct 6, 20241 min read


40 Pinoy MSMEs Rolled at OTOP Bazaar
40 Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) held the spotlight as they showcased their remarkable products to the public . . .

JC Castro
Aug 24, 20241 min read


Abaca Canvas, Key to Elegant Paintings, Vehicle of Patriotism
There's one more article that comes from abaca with which most of us may not be too familiar, if not unaware at all—painting canvas.

JC Castro
Aug 17, 20244 min read


Coffee as a Medium of Artistry
Lo and behold, coffee also comes as a wonderful material in showcasing artistry—coffee can be the ink in painting.

JC Castro
Aug 10, 20244 min read


Government Employees to Enjoy Pay Hike, Medical Allowance
Government employees welcome the weekend with good news as the Office of the President on Friday, 02 August 2024 signed an executive order

JC Castro
Aug 3, 20242 min read
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