Category Archives: culture and politics

Speechless

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Topher

What is one thing you can’t live without? For today’s WordPress special, I thought of posting about ideas. However, words are more intrinsic. Where would we be without them? Even the deaf and mute need words to function. Sign language … Continue reading →

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‘Manok’

Posted on November 7, 2026 by Topher

What’s a small moment from your past that you still think about years later? Chicken ‘Fiction is stranger than truth’ Note: For a change, I’ll write this post in Filipino (with English translation in the end of course) Naging guro … Continue reading →

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Success and self-realisation

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Topher

How do you define success in life? When thinking of success, we would list our achievements. Uni diplomas, executive roles, business ventures, sporting careers, pilot licenses. Spouses, kids, houses, bank balances, and pinned places. Life on Earth is volatile. As … Continue reading →

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Sydney metro screenshot

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Topher

Share a few recent shots from your camera roll, no context needed. Today marks a historic chapter in Sydney’s transport system. At 4:31am the Bankstown-Sydenham Southwest Metro officially opened. Two years in the making, the extension’s cost ballooned to $23 … Continue reading →

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Videoke nation

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Topher

What’s a cultural tradition from your country that you love? Previously, I mentioned pasalubong, fiestas, and churchgoing as Filipino traits that I admire. This time I’ll focus on another: videoke. In Mandarin, the latter is spelled as卡拉OK (pronounced Ka’la-okay). While … Continue reading →

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Rizal in miniature

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Topher

Who are you most inspired by? I’ve been under the weather, so I did some web-based research on Jose Rizal, the ‘first Filipino’. Though we studied him, I had assumed that he was mere pen pals with Leonor Rivera. She … Continue reading →

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Money and Happiness

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Topher

What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? Equating dineros with happiness is a widespread notion but that doesn’t make it true. I say it’s simplistic. Money is a medium, a means to an end. We use it for groceries … Continue reading →

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Inculturation: The Trains of Tokyo

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Topher

What’s a cultural tradition from another country that you wish existed in yours? At an anthropology elective, we studied inculturation. This implies the gradual acquisition of cultural traits by another race, nation, or ethnic group. Jovan, an excellent professor, showed … Continue reading →

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In Houston

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Topher

What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? I’ve always wanted to be involved in anything space related. My dreams have evolved. I’ll build a wall in space, cabron…and have Mexico pay for it I saw … Continue reading →

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Spoiled ballot

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Topher

Do you vote in political elections? Yep, since being a teenager, I’ve been casting my vote in state and federal elections. I’m not a fan of the mandatory voting here. If you’re an eligible Aussie and missed the polling, you’re … Continue reading →

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