Sherwinabols’ Viral Journey: A Story of Hard Work and Triumph
Sherwin Sangalan, 29, more popularly known as "Sherwinabols," is a rising TikTok content creator from Malapatan, Sarangani Province, and a proud member of the Blaan community. His journey to online fame began when he shared a heartfelt and inspiring story about his early struggles. When he first started working at a well-known fast food chain in General Santos City, he...
Maguindanao: A Deeply Misunderstood Portion of the Philippines
Maguindanao, for most Filipinos, is a blood field. The site was a living story of what happened during the Maguindanao massacre, also known as the Mamasapano encounter in November 23, 2009 which pilfered 58 lives. I have to admit this the reason that discouraged me to visit the place. Dude, how I regretted that. Maguindanao is deeply misunderstood portion of...
Babysharks: Tagum City’s New Rising Stars
Baby shark, do do, do do do do Baby shark, do do, do do do do Baby shark, do do, do do do do Baby Shark Did you just sing this popular children's song while reading? I bet you did! But did you know that there are actual people who call themselves Baby Sharks? You might have already bumped into them at your...
Fascinating Yellow Tree in Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon
There's something about trees that gets to me. They are fascinating organisms. They live on a timescale that is hard to relate to human life, and because they act so slowly we often do not notice what they are doing. Inside the campus of Central Mindanao University in Dulugon, Bukidnon is a fascinating yellow tree certainly stands out, circulating online...
A faith that counts
Yahweh is near to the broken-hearted, he helps those whose spirit is crushed. Though hardships without number beset the upright, Yahweh brings rescue from them all. - Psalm 34:18-19 This passage speaks about how God works in the life of his broken-hearted people. This is not superficial, but evident as the concrete walls around us. But it would only be evident...
A Taste of Home: 1953 Kusina Leticia
On our first week for #DavaoFoodCrawl, we visited Davao's home of deconstructed Pinoy comfort food, 1953 Kusina Leticia. The restaurant can be easily recognized by it's glass wall facade. Once inside, you'll be met with a mixture of rustic and modern minimalist interiors perfect for a clean themed instashoot (I love their stairs tho). The air conditioned restaurant has a...
Mindanao Culinary Culture promotes Indigenous People’s cuisines
In Filipino culture, food is beyond fulfilling hunger — it also plays a vital role in creating unity among people. Mindanao, as a culturally diverse island with 11 tribes, introduced its various cuisines during the Pen 8, Mindanao Culinary Culture: Research and Writing Basics conducted in Ateneo de Davao University last May 19, 2018. Profound speakers were invited to instill...
Anytime Fitness: The First 24/7 Health Club in Davao City
Davao City is ranked #5 in highly urbanized cities in the country. Industries like Business Process Outsourcing, Hospitality/Leisure and Health Care are expected to grow in the years to come. As life gets busier, especially leading up to Christmas, our general health can take a downward slide. Time seems to be an important factor, with deadlines to meet, after work drinks, frequent dining...
