Three Months Is No Longer Enough: Rethinking Emergency Funds in the Philippines
In an uncertain economy, I believe Filipinos should aim for six to nine months of emergency funds, with separate savings on top.…
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The Platform Was Lost. The Story Wasn’t: Why BCBA 2026 Means More to The Millennial Writer
Being recognised again by the Best Cebu Blogs Awards naturally feels good. But this time,…
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JPAbecillaPH.com Named 2026 Best Cebu Personal Blog Finalist
Another milestone for JPAbecillaPH.com – The Millennial Writer. I’m grateful to share that the blog…
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Top 5 Worst Presidents in Philippine History: Why Duterte Belongs Near the Bottom
DDS supporters love to post on social media that Rodrigo Duterte is the best president…
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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 through Facebook, or…
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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 2022 elections. She…
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Why Filipinos Need to Learn How to Disagree Better
Filipinos are very good at talking. We can turn a five-minute conversation into an hour. We debate basketball,…
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Forgotten Island Review: A Filipino Millennial Looks Back at the ’90s, Friendship, and the Stories We Grew Up With
Disclosure: I was one of the invited guests of Universal Pictures Philippines for the advance special screening of DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island.…
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…
Cebu Is Changing Fast, But What Kind of City Are We Building?
Cebu, the Queen City of the South, has always been proud of its growth. New towers rise. Business districts expand. Restaurants open.…
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AI-Driven Marketing for Philippine Brands in 2025
AI is no longer just a buzzword. It’s now part of how businesses grow. In 2024, many brands…
Marketing & Branding
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…
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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…
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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 a background detail, but as part of…
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…
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.…
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…
Beyond “Yormilk”: When Public Service Becomes Part of a Filipino Child’s Story
For many Filipino families, milk is ordinary. It sits beside coffee, rice and canned goods on supermarket shelves. Parents remind children to…
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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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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