Booking a ride is meant to be hassle-free and convenient for combating traffic in the city.   But what would you do if you encountered a copycat? Someone who goes up and claims you booked them.   Apparently, this has been a recurring issue. A TikTok user named BenThereDoneThat shared their alarming experience last May 2026 about an Angkas faking his identity, claiming he is the rider that they booked. The user immediately believed the rider, as he was wearing a full Angkas uniform.   But what she thought was a seamless ride is a series of uncomfortable events. First,...

The dress is ready. The invitations are out. The countdown has begun. But what if the biggest sign to stop isn't the weather, the venue, or the guests but the person you're about to marry?   Wedding planning can make everything feel like it is moving too quickly to stop. There are deposits to pay, families to impress, guests to accommodate and, sometimes, years of memories standing behind one decision.   But a wedding is one day. A marriage is a life built after the music stops.   Behind some broken marriages are warning and flashing signs that were visible...

The journey towards self-improvement can be frustrating and a lot more challenging than we expect it to be. That is one of the factors why we stop or lose motivation in what we do—we become too stuck in our heads, convincing ourselves that nothing is changing and our efforts are getting us nowhere.   It is also pressuring to see other people on the internet look like the versions we want to be. The social media content we see amplifies our feelings and thoughts in the worst way possible. Most frequently, it is deeply rooted in our insecurities and inability...

Everything comes with a cost, even grief, unfortunately.   In the Philippines, things come with a little bit of spectacle, from birthdays to barangay pageants; our country never goes out of style. Sadly, even in times of grief, Filipinos keep our own signature of “hospitality.”   We call it culture, but it is time we stop glorifying a cycle that puts grieving families to the test.   There is nothing wrong with showing courtesy to guests, especially at a time when we gladly accept them inside our homes. It is a long-standing tradition in our nation. A simple Coke and...

Public money should never be treated as something that only needs explaining when questions arise. It should be documented, accounted for, and traceable from the moment it is allocated to the moment it reaches the people it is intended to serve.   That principle becomes especially important when the money is used for disaster relief.   The Commission on Audit (COA) recently flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over control and documentation deficiencies involving nearly ₱168 million in relief operations conducted in 2025. The findings included inconsistencies in situation reports, deviations from approved mission orders, incomplete beneficiary records,...