Real Estate, a provident investment amidst the pandemic

 

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We are living in an extraordinary time. We are facing a global pandemic and a global economic downturn at the same time. We feel a lot of uncertainties about our current situation and our future. We want to secure our finances and most of us think that in this time of crisis, investing might not be a wise move. But do you know that this is the time we need more emergency funds because our health is the one at risk due to an invisible enemy? And to have more emergency funds, we need to save more and invest more for our future. 

Inspired by Manny Pacquiao, Jackie Buntan excited to represent filipino roots in ONE Championship

Heading into her much-anticipated ONE Championship debut, 23-year-old Filipino-American Muay Thai fighter Jackie Buntan is excited to represent her Filipino roots on the biggest global stage of martial arts competition, and perhaps follow in the footsteps of a Pinoy sports legend.

A brief history of Swedish Snus

In the early 18^th century, a moist powder smokeless product called snus was discovered in Sweden. It originated from a variant of dry snuff and is consumed by placing inside the lip, in between the lip and gums for extended periods. It does not typically result in the need for spitting, which is why most people enjoyed it. Although used similarly to American dipping tobacco, snus is steam-pasteurized and not fermented.

ONE: FISTS OF FURY a must-watch event according to Team Lakay star Lito Adiwang

ONE Championship returns to the Singapore Indoor Stadium with ONE: FISTS OF FURY, live this Friday night, 26 February. It’s an action-packed card featuring some of the best strikers in the world, and the professional debut of a teenage martial arts prodigy ready to partake in the family trade.

Alternative to Cigarette Smoking

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Cigarette smoking nowadays is not only prevalent among adolescents but among teenage boys, too. For the older ones, smoking is their way of releasing tension or stress. For the younger generation, it started out of curiosity or peer pressure which later on become a habit. Teens also use this to escape from the problems they are facing in the family, school, personal life, or in the society. To help these people stop smoking or lessen the activity, different companies in Sweden offer alternative called snus.

Dánas OCD: Panawagan para sa Malikhaing Akda

Ang Dánas OCD ay proyektong antolohiya ng Sentro ng Wikang Filipino – UP Diliman na pumapaksa at tumatalakay sa iba't ibang karanasan, panloob man o panlabas, ng mga indibidwal na dumaranas ng Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Layon ng proyektong ito ang makapagpamulat at makapagbigay kaalaman sa marami hinggil sa malawak na usapin ng OCD. Bukas sa lahat ng interesadong magsumite, lalo na mula sa mga taong dumaranas ng OCD, may kapamilya, kaibigan o kakilalang dumaranas ng OCD, at mga nasa larangan ng sikolohiya, medisina, at kalusugan.

Ang OCD ay isang karamdaman o sitwasyon ng isang taong dumaranas ng pagkakaroon ng mga ideya (obsessions) hinggil sa maraming bagay, na natutulak sa kaniya na labis-labis itong isipin (overthinking) at na gawin ito nang paulit-ulit (compulsions), na kadalasang nauuwi sa pagkabalisa. Madalas din, dahil hindi sila lubusang nauunawaan, nakararanas ng diskriminasyon at tampulan ng stigma ang mga taong may OCD.

Ilan lamang sa mga halimbawa ng OCD ay ang paulit-ulit na paghuhugas ng kamay, paggugupit ng mga kuko, pagsasaayos ng mga gamit ayon sa metikulosong paraan, pagbibilang ng sariling mga hakbang sa daang nilalakaran, pagtitiklop ng mga damit ayon sa kulay at gamit, pagtse-tsek ng mga kandado ng pinto, switch ng ilaw, at iba pang kagamitan sa bahay, pag-iwas sa pakikipagkamay sa ibang tao, matinding takot sa kontaminasyon sa dumi, virus, at mikrobyo lalo na sa panahon ng pandemya, labis na pag-aalala, labis na pag-iisip, pagkabalisa, at marami pang iba, na sadyang nakaaapekto sa pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay ng isang tao (panloob) at maging sa mga taong nakasasalamuha niya (panlabas).

Panuntunan sa Pagsusumite ng Malikhaing Akda:

1. Maaaring magsumite ng alinman sa mga sumusunod na anyo:

• Tula (1-3)

• Dagli (1-3)

• Maikling Kuwento (10-15 pahina)

• Personal na Sanaysay (10-15 pahina)

• Maigsing Dula (10-15 pahina)

2. Mga kahilingan sa manuskrito: 

• Nakasulat sa Word file format: .doc; 12 pts Arial o Times New Roman; double spaced (liban sa tula); at US Letter (8.5 x 11).

• Nakasulat sa wikang Filipino o iba pang wika sa Pilipinas, na may kasamang salin sa Filipino.

• Hindi pa nailalathala sa anumang publikasyon o antolohiya, maging digital man o print. 

• Maikling tala sa sarili (3-5 pangungusap).

3. Ipadala ang mga kontribusyon sa ocd.antolohiya@gmail.com o gamitin ang aming submission portal sa

www.swfupdiliman.org/danas

 Ang huling araw ng pagsusumite ay sa ABRIL 30, 2021.

Team Lakay's Stephen Loman joins ONE Championship

Mixed martial arts fans in the Philippines can look forward to yet another Filipino combat superstar entering the prestigious Circle very soon. 

Team Lakay Head Coach Mark Sangiao confirmed late Tuesday night that his ward, former BRAVE CF Bantamweight Champion Stephen "The Sniper" Loman has joined the rest of his teammates at ONE Championship.

ONE Championship reveals all 16 Candidates for ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), today announced the official premiere date for The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition and introduced all 16 candidates competing on the debut season of ONE’s unique take on the global hit reality TV show.

The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition will premiere across Asia on March 18 (Thursday) on AXN, the show’s official Asian broadcast partner, with markets to include Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

How to find the right car for you

 

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There are a lot of nice cars - new and used - in the market today offering the best deals, comfort, convenience, style and functionality. But how can you really find the right car for you? Here are some tips on how you can get the right one especially if you are a first time buyer. 

46th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2020): Full List of Winners

The 46th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal was held last December 27 (Sunday). The awards night was done online hosted by actor Marco Gumabao and Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa. 

Ten (10) movies competed in this year's festival, which are streamed on-demand via Upstream and GMovies.