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  • WordPress and I go way back.

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    Just finished tweaking a client’s site again. No code. Just persistence. I’m platform-agnostic. If it helps users find what they need, it’s fine.But “fine” won’t cut it in certain industries. You know the ones. Still—WordPress.After 15+ years of blogging, it’s held up. Stored every messy draft and half-baked idea.Like a box of old journals you…

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  • The Art of Large Group Travel Planning

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    Traveling in a large group can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be quite daunting. If you have ever tried to plan a trip for more than one person, you know that booking flights and hotels is just the beginning. This year, I have been on a few group trips that were a…

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  • Updated Requirements for Delayed Birth Registration in Cebu

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    This year has been hectic. I’m juggling Airbnb hosting, caring for my child, and trying to fit in exercise. Amid all this, I neglected to follow up on my son’s delayed birth registration. We submitted the necessary documents in January but did not hear back from the Civil Registrar’s office. Assuming it was part of…

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  • Romeo’s Blue Skies: An Anime That Transformed a Generation

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    Barely able to cook meals for myself as a child, I was captivated by this anime. It was melancholic, yes, but also held something unexpected that left a lasting mark on my impressionable 10-year-old mind. Aired with a Tagalog dub on ABS-CBN in 1995, the 33-episode series Romeo and the Black Brothers tells the heart-wrenching…

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  • From Fumbling to Flowing: My Unexpected Yoga Journey

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    Have you ever tried something completely new? Like, way out of your comfort zone? For me, that was yoga. I mean, I was not expecting much when I first stepped on the mat. But it turned out to be great for me and it helped me see my mind, body, and spirit in a new…

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  • A Quest for Refund: Reflecting on My Coco Life Insurance Purchase

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    Okay, if you’re like who couldn’t say ‘no’ to anyone, you’d understand me. We’ve ALL been there. You’re cruising through the mall hand in hand with your loved one when suddenly an overly enthusiastic salesperson appears out of thin air, promising you the deal of a lifetime. Remember those pushy credit card people? Multiply that…

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