I do, because I believe I'm more than any preconceived stereotypes people have regarding Filipinos.

At least ganun ako dati, and I struggle on it from time to time.

Madalas na sabihin na Filipinos have an inferiority complex. Rather, we tend to have simultaneous superiority and inferiority complexes. Or to rephrase, we tend to see ourselves or the country as main characters.

The inferiority complex is reality shattering the initial feelings of superiority or exceptionalism. Napaisip na ako, why are we so engrossed with comparing ourselves with our geographic neighbors? Bakit gutom tayo sa validation?

May point ang looking outside the country to find what needs to be improved within. Ang problema lang, naliligaw ang rason kung bakit gusto natin umasenso ang Pilipinas. I admire the drive, kaso lang, madalas, gusto lang natin na gumanda ang Pilipinas para lang masabi unironically "Pilipinas Numbawan!".

To me, eto ang obvious na reason kung bakit tayo obsessed na ikumpara sarili natin sa iba.

Tama nga na instead, we should compare us to ourselves in the past. Are we better than our past selves? Dapat, gusto natin umunlad ang Pilipinas kasi gusto natin sumaya ang buhay ng kapwa Pilipino.

The last time I put ₱ in my Modified Pag-ibig 2 (MP2) was so long ago. I knew Gcash's fee was ₱ 5.

What's the cheapest way to put ₱ in MP2? If there's a free way where you'll get a bonus per transfer, it's probably the cheapest.

 ”If you are married in the Philippines, there’s no way you are getting out of that marriage until you die.”

MANILA — The Senate has approved on final reading a bill allowing the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to include online streaming platforms in its regulatory powers.

A woman in the Philippines who scored a surprise win against an Australian business in the Fair Work Commission has blazed a trail for potential legal claims — including class actions — by offshore workers, lawyers say.

Joanna Pascua, who was sacked last year by a Brisbane credit repair outfit for whom she was doing paralegal work from her home in Manila, drew on her experience advocating for clients in Australia to file an unfair dismissal claim.

Here in the Northern Territory, Filipinos are the number one migrant community according to Australian Bureau of Statistics country of birth data.

In every other Australian jurisdiction, that spot is held by English, Indian, Chinese or New Zealander migrants.

So why do so many Filipinos choose to call the territory home?

Pansin ko nga dumadami post sa FB haha

Looking po for Aspin Askal puppy puppies or less than one year old. Kung meron po sana yung maputi o light colored dahil malabo na ang mga mata ko, para makita o maaninag ko sa gabi. Willing to pay transport, abala, else fees.

For transparency, hindi po kami mayaman, pero hindi naman nangungupahan. Saradong bakod (concrete hollow blocks) at steel gate, may bakuran (both cemented at lupa/soil). Hindi kami nag-c-collar, o tali, o kulungan man. Sa loob ng mismong bahay matutulog at titira ang aso. At malayang makakapag labas-masok.

Kung magkaroon na kayo o may malaman kayo sa hinaharap, kahit pa lumipas ang isang taon o higit pa, mag-comment pa rin kayo, mababasa ko pa rin naman. Hinahanap kasi ni Nanay ko (PWD, bulag na, at nasa higaan lang palagi) ang dati naming aso. At kahit ako rin naman nga eh.

OLONGAPO area po kami. Thanks in advance.

Akbayan Party-list first nominee Atty. Chel Diokno said he was shocked to find out that their group is leading the party-list race based on partial, unofficial results.

Diokno told ABS-CBN News on Tuesday they expected to garner a lot of votes, but not the number they initially have.

"Shookt na shookt kami. Di namin in-expect na ganito ang lalabas na resulta. We were hoping of course, for a lot of votes, but we never expected this number," he said.

When asked what contributed to this initial result, Diokno pointed to their campaign strategy, a chunk of which was through social media, which he believes 'leveled the playing field.'

"Tingin ko kombinasyon 'yan ng ground efforts namin at 'yung ginawa namin sa ere, lalong lalo na sa social media. Alam mo naman pag media, dehado ang mga grupo tulad ng Akbayan. Wala kaming resources. Pero pag dating sa socmed [social media], kaya naman. Kinaya talaga," he explained.

"Hindi kami tumigil na umikot mula pa last year. Talagang alam namin na uphill battle ito. Kaya we really did times 10 ang effort namin. Hindi lang sa social media, pati narin on the ground," he added.

Under Republic Act No. 7491, a group that gets at least 2 percent of total votes in the party-list race will get at least one seat in the House of Representatives. If a group garners another 2 percent, an additional seat will be given but is capped at a total of three seats.

Incumbent Akbayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña is the second nominee, while the third nominee is Moro women and indigenous people's leader Dadah Kiram Ismula.

Diokno said they are ready to get to work once they enter the lower house.

"Ang dami naming gustong gawin pag dating sa ating kabataan, pag dating sa iba-ibang sektor. Ang magiging ng isyu nalang namin diyan, alin ang uunahin namin pagbukas ng Kongreso," he said.

"Our priority is really involved in gut issues that affecting our people today. Nandiyan ang issues ng sobrang pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin ang pagkain lalo na, nandoon ang issue sa corruption, nandiyan yung issue ng napakalaking krisis na edukasyon, pati sa healthcare," the lawyer added.

Diokno welcomed their entry to the lower house as a chance for progressive groups to be united.

"This is just a great opportunity for all the progressive blocs to get together and to really make themselves felt in Congress. Sa tingin ko, napaka-gandang pagkakataon ito. Excited na excited din kami to reach out to all the other groups," he said.

When asked about what position Akbayan will take in Congress, whether it will be opposition or will they collaborate with the administration, he said: "Tingin ko ang pinaka-effective na positi position ay yung issue position. Ibig sabihin nun, titingnan dapat ng grupo [Akbayan] yung bawat issue at ano ba dapat ang magiging paninindigan namin para sa taongbayan."

"Magkakaroon ng sitwasyon na maaaring pareho kami ng tingin sa administrasyon sa issue. For example, West Philippine Sea. We're happy with the way the administration is conducting itself,"

Diokno reiterated his position on reforming the party-list law and being against political dynasties.

"Ako mismo matagal ko nang sinasabi na kailangan ayusin ang party-list system.... Sana maayos natin ang party-list law to make sure siya ang magiging instrumento para may boses ang iba't-ibang sektor lalo na yung marginalized sa ating lipunan," he said.

"Maganda kung maipasok natin yan. Tatlo yung nakikita namin eh. It should be represent the sector. Connected doon, yung napiling nominee should represent the sector at pangatlo yung political dynasty," Diokno added.

As of 9:02 am of May 13 ,2025, Akbayan is at the top spot with 2,204,516 votes at 6.54%.

I need a nonprofessional driver's license. I need a student driver's permit 1st right? 1 of the requirements for a student driver's permit is a certificate of completion of the Theoretical driving course. I've known someone who can drive and has had a license. I asked Grok 3 if I could ask him to teach me instead of going to a driving school. Per Grok 3, the certificate from the driving school is needed. Correct?

From reading the requirements, what naturally comes to mind is just go to a driving school. I'm just wondering if I can save ₱ by not going to a school.

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Fundacion Sanso has announced that its founder, Juvenal Sansó, passed away yesterday, March 28. The 95 year-old artist had battled Stage 2 Diabetes for years. In his long and productive life, Sansó established himself as one of the country’s most notable modernists with more than 70 years of work.
Sansó earned prestigious awards, including the Presidential Medal of Merit from the Republic of the Philippines, the Order of Isabella from Spain and the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from France. His legacy continues through Fundacion Sansó, which continues to preserve his works, authenticate his art and support the next generation of Filipino artists and cultural workers through scholarships and programs that promote the arts.