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When Coldplay said "Fix You," this isn’t what they meant. One kiss cam, one cuddle, and suddenly a marriage and a billio...
19/07/2025

When Coldplay said "Fix You," this isn’t what they meant. One kiss cam, one cuddle, and suddenly a marriage and a billion-dollar tech company are both in ruins. Caught on cam: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Chief People Officer looking a little too cozy at a Coldplay concert — while both are reportedly married to other people.
The video? Viral.
The fallout? Massive.
The wife? Probably saw it before the encore.
But if this happened in the Philippines?
You wouldn't just go viral — you'd be legally stuck with the cheater.
Swipe through for the full story, the Filipino angle, and the best reactions from around the world (and the barangay group chat).

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Feeling stuck in your 20s or 30s isn’t just a personal problem — it’s a shared reality. Many Filipinos step into adultho...
19/07/2025

Feeling stuck in your 20s or 30s isn’t just a personal problem — it’s a shared reality. Many Filipinos step into adulthood already in survival mode: helping with family bills, juggling low-paying jobs, and trying to save in an economy that keeps getting more expensive. By the time you hit your mid-20s, you’re expected to “figure it out” — but the roadmap is blurry, and the pressure is crushing. You’re not lazy. You’re carrying too much, too early, with too little support. From debt and rent to family pressure and social comparison, it’s no wonder so many feel overwhelmed and directionless. This post breaks down the silent weight young Filipinos are forced to carry — and why it’s time we stop blaming ourselves for systems we didn’t build.

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You’re not broke because of one big splurge — you’re broke because ₱50 leaks from your wallet ten times a day. From GCas...
19/07/2025

You’re not broke because of one big splurge — you’re broke because ₱50 leaks from your wallet ten times a day. From GCash fees and Grab rides to random subscriptions you forgot to cancel, silent wallet killers are everywhere in 2025. And the worst part? They feel so small you don’t notice the damage until your balance is screaming. This post breaks down the most common budget assassins hiding in plain sight. If you want more control over your money without cutting all joy, start here: track the leaks, then plug the biggest ones first. Your savings account will thank you.

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UPDATE: We mistakenly stated that Felicidad Tan Sy passed in 2003. She is alive. Thank you to our community for catching...
19/07/2025

UPDATE: We mistakenly stated that Felicidad Tan Sy passed in 2003. She is alive. Thank you to our community for catching it. We've updated and we always aim to do better.

Before Henry Sy became a retail king, there was a quiet queen behind the throne. Felicidad Tan Sy wasn’t in the headlines — but she helped build one of the most powerful empires in Philippine history. While Henry Sy built SM from shoes to skyscrapers, Felicidad built the family's soul — rooted in faith, service, and discipline. Helped run the early Shoemart store Raised 6 kids — now top executives and billionaires Founded SM’s Chapel movement (yes, those mall chapels!) Quietly shaped SM’s values and charitable legacy She never needed the spotlight — because she shaped the spotlight.

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A tech CEO just went viral after hugging his coworker on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. The kicker? He’s married. And...
18/07/2025

A tech CEO just went viral after hugging his coworker on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. The kicker? He’s married. And now the internet’s on fire with cheating allegations. But here’s a question no one’s asking: What if this happened to a Filipino wife? She couldn’t just file for divorce. Because in the Philippines — divorce is still illegal. Yep. We’re one of only 2 countries in the world (with the Vatican) that bans it completely. So while the CEO can resign, lie low, or deal with HR… His wife (if she were Filipina) would be stuck. Legally. Socially. Emotionally. It’s 2025. Let’s stop making people suffer in silence just to protect outdated laws.
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18/07/2025

Who betrayed who? Why was Bonifacio really executed? Did Rizal throw shade at the revolution? Philippine history isn’t just a list of names and dates — it’s a full-on drama of ambition, betrayal, power, and painful choices. And the more we dig, the more we see how human our heroes really were. This post spills the fact-based tea on the Katipunan, the Bonifacio-Aguinaldo beef, and Rizal’s quiet rebellion against rebellion. Because the real lessons of history don’t come from memorizing — they come from understanding the mess beneath the myths.

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You finally got that raise. But your wallet? Still gasping for air. Turns out, success comes with silent price tags: Mor...
18/07/2025

You finally got that raise. But your wallet? Still gasping for air. Turns out, success comes with silent price tags: More taxes, more expectations, more bills, more pressure. And no one warned you that “earning more” doesn’t always mean “living better.” From lifestyle creep to glow-up guilt, this is why so many young Pinoys feel stuck — even with higher income. Literal na: more income, more stress. Swipe through to see how success got so damn expensive.
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He never ran for office. But he changed how we understand poverty.While most of us debate what “poor” means, one quiet F...
18/07/2025

He never ran for office. But he changed how we understand poverty.
While most of us debate what “poor” means, one quiet Filipino spent decades building the tools to measure it—accurately, ethically, and scientifically.
Dr. Erniel Barrios didn’t settle for “good enough.” He used machine learning before it was trendy, trained a generation of data warriors, and made sure government metrics actually meant something.
This is the story of a world-class mind who stayed home to build a better Philippines—one equation, one dataset, one student at a time.
📌 If you ever doubted that quiet, excellent work can change a nation—read this story. Then ask: What would happen if more Filipinos mastered their craft like this?
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In the Philippines, saying “No” isn’t just a personal choice — it’s a social risk.You say no to utang? “Madamot.”No to p...
18/07/2025

In the Philippines, saying “No” isn’t just a personal choice — it’s a social risk.
You say no to utang? “Madamot.”
No to padrino? “Walang utang na loob.”
No to favors? “Nagbago ka na.”
We were never taught how to protect our peace without losing people.
This carousel breaks down:
• Why saying no is so hard in PH culture
• The silent cost of always saying yes
• How to set boundaries — without drowning in guilt
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You dreamed of success in the city.What you got was:– Rent that steals half your paycheck– Commutes that steal your time...
17/07/2025

You dreamed of success in the city.
What you got was:
– Rent that steals half your paycheck
– Commutes that steal your time
– Jollijeep lunches just to survive
– A job that drains you but doesn’t promote you

This isn’t laziness. This isn’t failure.
This is the reality of city life for millions of Filipinos.

The numbers don’t lie:
• Rent in Metro Manila has tripled in 10 years
• Median salaries haven’t kept up
• Most workers lose 15–30 hours/week commuting
• Food prices are up — but paychecks aren’t

And yet we’re told: “Work harder. Ganyan talaga.”

But maybe the problem isn’t you.
Maybe the system was never built to help you rise — just to keep you busy, broke, and hoping.

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We break it down so Filipinos can rise smarter.

📢 NEW ISSUE JUST DROPPED: PesoWeekly — July 18 EditionBig swings this week:• ₱53B suddenly back in PhilHealth’s budget a...
17/07/2025

📢 NEW ISSUE JUST DROPPED: PesoWeekly — July 18 Edition

Big swings this week:
• ₱53B suddenly back in PhilHealth’s budget after getting ₱0 last year
• British trader cleared after 9 years of legal battle in the US
• Layoffs for AI? That’s a future regret waiting to happen
• A 5-minute cancer jab that could revolutionize treatment
• Plus: How teachers, nurses, and gov’t workers can stretch every peso

It’s smart, sharp, and built for your coffee break.

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How to Use Pain as Fuel — Without Burning OutThis one's for the quiet fighters.The ones who are tired but still trying.T...
17/07/2025

How to Use Pain as Fuel — Without Burning Out
This one's for the quiet fighters.
The ones who are tired but still trying.
This isn’t about grinding harder — it’s about transforming pain into purpose.
✅ Rejection ≠ failure
✅ Struggle ≠ weakness
✅ Rest ≠ giving up
Use it. Don’t let it use you.
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