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Saison Dampios, Jr.
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Staying Well at Christmas
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - December 19, 2016 - 12:00am
Given the cold December weather and the many 'temptations' to splurge, illnesses lurk nearby. It's so easy to get sick. Which is a sad state to be, with all the celebrations happening around.
A quick weekend trip in Cebu
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - October 9, 2016 - 12:00am
To many people the idea of going on a leisure trip is something beyond their budget and they could not afford it. While it is certainly not anything one could do frequently, going on a leisure trip is necessary,...
Man in the kitchen
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - October 8, 2016 - 12:00am
I learned how to cook because it became necessary. Being next to our eldest, a boy, I would often assume the task of cooking when my "kuya" was preoccupied with something else. In a family in the province, like ours,...
The Versatile Cotton T-Shirt
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - October 4, 2016 - 12:00am
Daily life in tropical areas, like Cebu in particular or the Philippines in general, can be intolerable for visitors who are wearing less than ideal clothing. Even the comfortable T-shirt made of the wrong fabric...
A walk down Cebu City's memory lane
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - October 2, 2016 - 12:00am
It all started here. The discovery of the Philippines mainly happened in Cebu. From here, the rest of the archipelago came to be claimed by Spain.
The “Plus Can” Project
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 25, 2016 - 12:00am
Shelter is among the basic human needs, along with food, clothing, and education. However, not all have the access to good shelter. In 2012, the homeless in the Philippines numbered 4 million, with more than a million...
"Puto Balanghoy"
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 23, 2016 - 12:00am
Perhaps the most common way of enjoying cassava, aside from just boiling the whole pieces, is making it into "puto," or cooking it by steaming. In fact, many people know only of "balanghoy linung-ag" (boiled cassava)...
Highlighting the editorial cartoon
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 22, 2016 - 12:00am
The 'editorial' of a newspaper plays a very important role - it presents the collective view of the newspaper's editorial staff on a particular issue of the day. Often, the editorial tackles an issue that tops the...
The T-shirt as fashion wear
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 20, 2016 - 12:00am
It is so commonplace these days that rarely does it warrants writing about.
The skater skirt
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 13, 2016 - 12:00am
No, it's not mini skirt.
Can children have depression?
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 12, 2016 - 12:00am
Depression is a common experience of people.
The fashionable baseball cap
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 6, 2016 - 12:00am
The headwear that is said to have been first worn in 1860 by Brooklyn baseball team the Excelsiors has since become a modern-day fashion accessory.
How to keep your energy level and spirits up
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 5, 2016 - 12:00am
People who are fun-loving and energetic tend to live a healthier lifestyle.
The Rise of the Condo
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 3, 2016 - 12:00am
These past years it has become commonplace to meet someone who lives in a condo in the city.
"Pritong Isda with Taosi"
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - September 2, 2016 - 12:00am
"Pritong isda" or fried fish is definitely one of the most common Filipino fish dishes.
Deskercise: Exercising in the office
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - August 29, 2016 - 12:00am
Today's fast-paced lifestyle - mainly due to economic hurdles - makes it difficult or altogether impossible for some people to find time to exercise.
Keeping Drains Clear
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - August 27, 2016 - 12:00am
There's no question that clogged-up plumbing is one of the most irritating problems in the household.
Cow or Carabao "Kilawin"
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - August 26, 2016 - 12:00am
It's called "caliente" in some areas of the country, in Luzon particularly; but in the Visayas and Mindanao everybody knows it as "kilawin." It's probably from the Visayan word "kilaw," meaning "to eat raw," that...
Waterproofing the canvas bag
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - August 23, 2016 - 12:00am
The canvas bag is no longer purely a utility bag for personal essentials.
"Kolo at Latik"
by Saison Dampios, Jr. - August 19, 2016 - 12:00am
There's a tree that's a common sight in many rural backyards. Its thick crown provides good shade from the sweltering tropical sun. And its fruit - oh, the fruit - can be turned into a filling treat!
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