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Freedom: A Vivisection

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Topher

What does freedom mean to you? As a high school senior, I had an amazing teacher whom we called Bro. That year, he took me under his wing. Curiously, for a few months, we were neighbours. He stayed at the … Continue reading →

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‘Cast Away’

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Topher

Have you ever broken a bone? Indeed, I had. The following is an excerpt from my book, published in 2022. I talk about the time in fourth grade when I fractured my left forearm: ‘After all that teasing of Miguel … Continue reading →

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Bucking The Trend

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Topher

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? Material things don’t last forever. After a while, Macs will not support the latest operating system. Cars and automatic watches need to be serviced. Clothing, sneakers, and backpacks will go out of style. … Continue reading →

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‘Higher Learning’

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Topher

Describe something you learned in high school. You might think this is a review of the eponymous film. Starring Omar Epps and Jennifer Connelly, it took place in a college setting. On the surface, the picture is a coming-of-age narrative … Continue reading →

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The Prometheus Way

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Topher

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? There are a few aspects of Filo culture that I regard highly. Bringing pasalubong is at the top of the table. For the uninitiated, this refers … Continue reading →

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A Man of Many Emojis

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Topher

What are your favorite emojis? Before, I used emojis for Yahoo Messenger. Together with MSN, these were the grandfathers of instant messaging (IM). I resumed utilising them with social media, WhatsApp, and other IM apps. I had a few YM … Continue reading →

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‘What’s in a name?’

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Topher

Where did your name come from? My first name is Christopher. My parents picked it since we have a short surname. They thought that Christopher would complement Ong, my surname. After all, a full name like my school friend’s, ‘Don … Continue reading →

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Topher’s Drinks, Inc.

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Topher

What is your favorite drink? We are told to drink eight glasses of water each day. Supposedly, a larger intake keeps the doctor away. Water is a safe choice. It’s not as filling as juice and is the best for … Continue reading →

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‘The Topher Bibliotheca’

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Topher

If you could have something named after you, what would it be? Of course, this is purely hypothetical. If the chance came, I’d like my high school library to be renamed ‘The Topher Bibliotecha’. A New York-based alumnus funded and … Continue reading →

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Natural-born dreamer

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Topher

What is one word that describes you? Pondering this question isn’t that onerous. The second thing that entered my mind was ‘dreamer’. I’m big on aspirations. Someone once said, ‘Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among … Continue reading →

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