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Air Pollution in the Philippines
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Air pollution is all around us. It is not just the vehicle exhaust we see or the combustion fumes we smell. Many air pollutants are invisible to the naked eye. And they can easily slip past our body’s defenses, leading to various health issues. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 9 out of…
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Quinoa Benefits and Where to Buy Them in Cebu
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Though it is an ancient crop, quinoa has reached superfood status only recently. It’s now a popular substitute for white rice and a non-animal protein option for vegans and vegetarians. Here’s some more interesting information about what quinoa is: Quinoa Facts It’s pronounced as “KEEN-wah,” not “KWEE-NO-ah.” Although it is dubbed as the “mother…
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SIM Cards in the Philippines for Travelers
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Savvy travellers know that they should get a local SIM card in their destination country. Why? It’s often a cheaper option than paying roaming services for international calls and text. It’s especially useful when you’re travelling in the Philippines, for a lot of good reasons. Having a Philippine SIM card lets you: access the…
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Sinulog Festival: The Grandest Festival in the Philippines
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Now that the New Year festivities are over, life goes back to routine for most people. For Cebuanos, though, the turning of a new calendar signals the countdown to the grandest and most popular festival – Sinulog. The Sinulog Festival is a religious and cultural festival held on the third Sunday of January in…
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Moments of Serenity near Buzzying JY square
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“Tops My friend, where do you go? Tops?” The Habal2 driver is shouting, and so are his five colleagues, but I almost still can’t hear them over the honking of dozens of cars that desperately try to make it across JY square before the traffic light switches back to red. Kids run by screaming with joy,…
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Sending and Receiving Parcel/Packages Nationwide and Abroad
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Sending a package from Cebu to another city or abroad? Or are you expecting to receive one? Here’s a guide on your shipping options and some useful tips. Sending via Post Office The public post office, PHLPost or Philippine Postal Corporation, is the cheapest way to send a parcel. It’s also the slowest means.…
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Health Benefits of Flaxseed, the Superfood People Rave About
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The health benefits of flaxseeds are numerous. Find out why it is one of the superfoods people rave about.
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Health Benefits of Pistachio Nuts
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Pistachios aren’t actually nuts. They are the edible seeds of the Pistachia vera tree, the only one of 11 pistachio species grown commercially. The trees thrive in dry climates and are largely grown in Middle Eastern countries, Italy, Australia, and California’s Central Valley. Looking to buy pistachios in Cebu? Check out our page: Where…
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Online Shopping in the Philippines: How Deliveries Work
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Online shopping is often described as convenient and easy. But though adding items to your cart is hassle-free, the logistics aspect can be nerve-racking. We escape traffic by shopping online, but our orders will most likely get stuck in transit anyway. So, let me say this upfront, you’ll need some patience when expecting a…
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How to Add Motorcycle Restriction Code (RC1) to Philippines Driver’s License
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If you’re driving a motorcycle in Cebu, you can either use your foreign driver’s license, under some circumstances—or you got to have a Philippines Driver’s License with Restriction Code 1 (RC1). How do you add RC1, if you already have a RC2 license for driving a car? That’s what you’ll learn in this article.…