Can Gibo or Leni Beat Sara Duterte in 2028? The Coalition Math Says It Is Possible
As early as 2026, Vice President Sara Duterte is unquestionably the person to beat in the 2028 presidential election. That should be…
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Where Have Cebu’s Political Bloggers Gone? The Gap Between Vlogging, Partisanship and Long-Form Political Writing
Cebu has never lacked political opinion. Turn on local radio, read a newspaper column, scroll…
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After 2022, Where Did Samira Gutoc Go? The Girl from Marawi Looks Toward 2028
For many Filipinos, the last vivid memory of Samira Gutoc may still be from the…
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Jollibee Joins DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island in a Celebration of Filipino Stories and Friendship
There is something special about seeing Filipino culture move beyond our shores, not merely as…
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Manila Flood Control: How Mayor Isko Moreno’s Declogging and Cleanup Operations Are Transforming Manila
This article serves as a follow-up to my previous piece, “Can We Stop Normalizing the Philippines as a…
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Raising the Standard of Political Blogging in the Philippines
With so much noise online, from trolling to threatening a People Power EDSA revolution, JP Abecilla, also known…
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Political Spectrum Philippines: The Liberals and Conservatives
In the Philippines, political ideologies are as diverse as the archipelago itself. Among conservatives, there is a strong…
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After a Lifetime on Display, Did Mali Need to Remain on Display After Death?
A few months before Mali died, I visited Manila Zoo and saw her for the first time. I did not know it…
Middle Class on Paper, Fragile in Reality: What ₱50,000-₱80,000 Really Means to a Filipino Family
If a Filipino earns ₱80,000 a month, is that person comfortably middle class? At first glance, it sounds like a simple question.…
Rising Above the “Starbucks Saga,” Sparking National Conversation on Coffee, Culture, and Class
Months after the much-talked-about “JP Abecilla–Starbucks Saga,” digital marketing professional and blogger JP Abecilla, known as The Millennial Writer, is redefining the…
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AI-Driven Marketing for Philippine Brands in 2025
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DEBUNKED: Starbucks Misspells Names on Purpose as a Marketing Strategy
Let’s cut through the noise. My viral Facebook post ranting about a barista butchering my name on a…
Marketing & Branding
From the JP Abecilla–Starbucks Saga to #ProudlyPinoyCoffee: A Journey of Brewing Filipino Pride
In a recent Daily Tribune article by Jason Mago, it was noted that it remains to be seen…
Marketing & Branding
Content Marketing in 2025: Trends, Strategies, and Expert Insights
Since 2017, it has been my practice to review the annual trends in the content marketing world and…
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Who Really Writes Best? Ranking 10 Cebu Bloggers by Writing Quality – Not Followers, Awards or Clout
The word “blogger” has changed. Once, it meant someone who sat down, opened a blank page, and actually wrote. Today, the label…
Four Nights and Five Days in Hong Kong: The Food, Crowds, Lights and Valentine’s Day I Still Remember
My Hong Kong travel experience was not really about checking attractions off a list. Yes, we went to Ocean Park, rode the…
Media Meter Named JPAbecillaPH.com as One of the Top Lifestyle Websites in the Philippines
We’re now living in a world where everyone, including grandparents, seems to be starting a blog. With that, standing out from the…
Globe Hapag Movement Feeds Nearly 900,000 Students in Cebu with ₱1 Million Rice Donation
When you think about what kids need to succeed in school, rice might not be the first thing that comes to mind.…
BAI Foundation First Celebrity Golf Tournament: Aiming to Restore Hope for the Forgotten of Cebu
With proper guidance, treatment, and rehabilitation, a drug addict or anyone dealing with any addiction or mental issues can find hope, faith,…
Can We Stop Normalizing the Philippines As a DUGYOT Nation?
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia expressed gratitude to Cebuanos for the successful “Sinulog Is Back: The Concert” held at the Cebu…
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Four Nights and Five Days in Hong Kong: The Food, Crowds, Lights and Valentine’s Day I Still Remember
My Hong Kong travel experience was not really about checking attractions off a list. Yes, we went to Ocean Park, rode the…
National Bible Month 2025: A Four-Week Bible Reading Challenge
The Philippines is said to be a “Christian country.” Granting without admission that this is true, Filipinos then must be Bible readers.…
Doc Willie Ong Update: Battle with Cancer, Fight of Faith, and Bid for Senate
Since he disclosed his sarcoma cancer diagnosis in September and filed his COC for senator in October, followers and supporters of Doc…
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