I was planning to write on a different topic but was greatly struck by a discussion I had with a friend earlier. It came randomly, initially centered on faith, then finally jumped into something more generic but turning a bit philosophic. We were studying then, and maybe we were just stressed out. But as...
Continue readingReformation500: Scripture as the Sole Authority for Christians
Aside from being a full-time medical student, I also serve our local church as a worship leader and head of publications in print and online. This year, Christendom will be celebrating the 500th year of the Reformation, which was led by Martin Luther, giving way to reforms in the whole Christian church. Every week,...
Continue readingHaving Cavies as Pets: From the Laboratory to our Home
Guinea pigs (also known as cuys or cavies) are rodents belonging to the genus Cavia commonly seen as domestic pets in modern households all over the world. They are known to be cute pets, often seen with rabbits and hamsters. While they are known as lovable pets, they are considered important animals, especially in...
Continue readingReformation500: Jan Hus, Pioneer and Martyr Reformer of the Church
Aside from being a full-time medical student, I also serve our local church as a worship leader and head of publications in print and online. This year, Christendom will be celebrating the 500th year of the Reformation, which was led by Martin Luther, giving way to reforms in the whole Christian church. Every week,...
Continue readingWhat will happen 23rd of September 2017? Get Ready…and Check the Facts
It’s finally September. While the Filipinos are decking their halls for their long Christmas and Green Day fans remind you to wake them up when the month ends, conspiracy theorists are here to scare your September away! You may have seen those videos circulating online about how a giant asteroid or planet will hit...
Continue readingReformation500: The Reformation and the Rise of the Christian Denominations
Aside from being a full-time medical student, I also serve our local church as a worship leader and head of publications in print and online. This year, Christendom will be celebrating the 500th year of the Reformation, which was led by Martin Luther, giving way to reforms in the whole Christian church. Every week,...
Continue readingHow to Prepare for the NMAT Exam: Tips and Tricks to Ace the Exam
So, you want to be a doctor. And you happen to be a Filipino or want to study medicine in the Philippines. Before you can take the entrance exams to the school of your choice, you still need to prove yourself worthy. You need to take the country’s aptitude examinations for aspiring medical...
Continue readingFilipino Christmas: Celebrating the Holidays for Four Months
It’s nearly September, and your friends might be sharing this meme for several hours on the first. In the early days of online social media, Filipinos would post Christmas messages at exactly 12:00 AM of the said day. But nowadays, people would make fun of this overly-advance holiday spirit and place Jose Mari...
Continue readingI am the Ceaseless Nomad!
It’s been years since I last wrote a blog post, and my life has been through many changes. I tried changing my blog’s address at WordPress.com. I tried changing my writing style. But they never did inspire me to continue writing. I want to think of myself as a person with too many ideas....
Continue readingIt’s Time To #ClayYourWay with L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Mask
From dry to oily down to combination skin – no matter what your skin type is, you can now multimask in just 10 minutes as the clay mask trend has finally arrived in the Philippines! Manila, 2017 – Beauty mavens have been raving about this skincare trend that is taking all over the world. From the shelves of...
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