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devowriter (60)Verified Philippines in Hive Learners • 7 months ago
He Could Have Said It Better
We have heard about white lies – or lies that are told just to be polite or to keep someone from being offended or upset by the truth. Getting older, and learning more about…
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devowriter (60)in Weekend Experiences • last year
Weekend Wandering | Launching our Book at the Manila International Book Fair
This post is long overdue, but I don’t want to let the opportunity pass without sharing one of the highlights of my September - the Manila International Book Fair! People who…
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devowriter (60)Verified Philippines in Hive Learners • last year
Last Streeeetch!
I welcomed 2023 with high hopes. But having high hopes does not mean everything will go smoothly. This year is a tough one. As a family man, as a student, as a minister, and as…
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devowriter (60)in SaturdayMemories • last year
La Union, “Break”, and Terrible Traffic
I received a message from my boss to prepare my things because we are going to La Union. I was surprised! We haven’t discussed anything about that trip in our previous meetings…
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devowriter (60)in Hive PH • last year
Is there still room for slow living?
Me and my wife have to wake up earlier than usual to catch up with the morning rush. If we delay even a little bit, it will cost her a notch on her tardiness count. We don’t want…
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devowriter (60)Verified Philippines in Hive Learners • last year
Teach them How to be Grateful
I know myself. I don’t mind working behind the scenes and supporting those in the limelight. I have learned to give way when the right people take over. I know how to appreciate…
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devowriter (60)in Wednesday Walk • last year
Walking to the Office | Wednesday Walk
I woke up earlier than usual because I had to help my wife as she prepared her packed lunch. After years of working from home, my wife now goes every Tuesday and Wednesday to her…
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devowriter (60)Verified Philippines in Hive Learners • last year
Reliving a Core Memory - My First Job
The firsts are always the most memorable ones. Who could forget the ecstatic feeling of their first date, the gut-wrenching first heartbreak, the first pet, or the initial time…
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devowriter (60)in Liketu • last year
Wooden Toy Sets
Supposedly, Saturday is my rest day. But I feel a bit excited to assemble the wooden toy sets we have bought from Divisoria, I went to church on a Saturday morning. I brought…
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devowriter (60)in The Ink Well • last year
An Insecure Source of Motivation | Inkwell Prompt 45
“I think you’re getting a bit arrogant when you said that” He looks at me a little bit annoyed. Perhaps he was annoyed that I dared to mention the obvious. “At least I have…
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devowriter (60)in ASEAN HIVE COMMUNITY • last year
Salpakan! A Filipino Board Game that Seeks to Rival Chess | Traditional Games
Invented in 1970 by Sofronio Pasola, Salpakan or most commonly known as Game of the Generals was first thought of as subversive. It was frowned upon by chess enthusiasts at that…
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devowriter (60)in Weekend Experiences • last year
On Washing Dishes and Cleaning Mess | Weekend Engagement 167
Before I got married, I have my parents do most of the chores at home. It’s not that I don’t help at all, it’s just that my parents are so into housework such as doing the…
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devowriter (60)Verified Philippines in Hive Learners • last year
What’s it Like to Live in your City?
There was a time when my city was known as the Rape Capital of the Philippines. I heard this when I was a child. We even have our version of “red light district” mentioned by the…
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devowriter (60)in Hive PH • last year
I am from Marikina and this is my Ondoy story
Whenever someone learns that I live in Marikina, one of the most predictable questions they throw at me is: “di ba bumabaha dun?” (it is flood-prone, right?) or “kumusta…
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devowriter (60)in Weekend Experiences • last year
Weekend Wandering: A Trip to Divisoria
My wife asked me, “Are you available on Saturday? Ptra. Glho is asking me to accompany her to Divisoria to buy toys for the kids. We need someone to… uhm, you know… carry the…
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devowriter (60)in Weekend Experiences • 2 years ago
The Calm Before the Storm: Baguio before the Holy Week!
Baguio City is home to tourists especially during summer because of its cold weather. Hence named the Summer Capital of the Philippines. In a tropical country like ours, the…
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devowriter (60)Verified Philippines in Hive Learners • 2 years ago
More Than What the Eyes Can See
How often have we heard the phrase "looks can be deceiving"? While I'm pretty sure there will be no one who will disagree with this statement, however, we can still be deceived…
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devowriter (60)in Weekend Experiences • 2 years ago
Weekend Wandering: Saturday Fun-Day!
Saturdays are important to me. Not only because it is my rest day, but also because I get to spend longer time with my wife and my dog, Nugget. I usually get too exhausted during…
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devowriter (60)Verified Philippines in Hive Learners • 2 years ago
"Wala Pang FIve Minutes!"
In the Philippines, there's a line usually heard from children playing in the streets: "wala pang five minutes" (five minutes hasn't lapsed yet). This is stated usually when…
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devowriter (60)in Weekend Experiences • 2 years ago
Maximizing HMO: Series of Weekend Check-ups
I hate going to hospitals and clinics. Just the scent of the hospital makes me feel uneasy. Please don't make me describe how I feel whenever I get a glance at the emergency…
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