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A Woman’s Work

by Karen Bolilia - October 5, 2018 - 12:00am

It felt rather urgent, reacquainting myself with Phoebe Philo’s Céline (accent included), no matter how recent that was — just a season ago — in lieu of new Celine (no accent).

Slow days at the office

by Back Seat Driver - January 24, 2016 - 9:00am

A few days ago, the new head honcho of the land transport office signed and released a memo reminding his employees of the job they should be doing on a regular basis.

Sudden Unintended Acceleration

by Back Seat Driver - December 20, 2015 - 9:00am

Recently making rounds (again) in the news is the subject of sudden unintended acceleration, or SUA.

Said and done

by Back Seat Driver - November 22, 2015 - 9:00am

For over two months now, I’ve had the privilege of enjoying a relatively, hassle-free drive every other week.

Pea-sized nuts!

by Back Seat Driver - November 8, 2015 - 9:00am

A week ago, I was planning to write about how the spaghetti deadline had come and gone and no business permits were revoked.

Passenger seat

by Back Seat Driver - October 25, 2015 - 10:00am

Despite calling myself a backseat driver, I, more often than not, find myself behind the wheel of an automobile rather than at the backseat.

Caution New Driver

by Back Seat Driver - October 18, 2015 - 10:00am

A couple of weeks ago, I made an appeal to include driving school in our academic curriculum.

That puberty talk

by Backseat Driver - September 20, 2015 - 10:00am

Have you ever sat down with your pre-pubescent child to have 'THAT' conversation?

Leash the beast

by Backseat Driver - August 23, 2015 - 10:00am

An incident a couple of weeks ago jogged my memory about a petition that had circulated various social media platforms regarding road safety.

S.S.D.D.

by Back Seat Driver - July 26, 2015 - 10:00am

Many times over we have heard, seen and been part of the eve worsening traffic situation in the metropolis.

Ironic, isn’t it?

by Back Seat Driver - March 16, 2015 - 12:00am

A few days ago, I came across a post on a popular social networking website about an incident that, just like that pest of a needy relative, has happened several times before but, somehow, always seems to be hushed...

What’s in a name

by Back Seat Driver - February 23, 2015 - 12:00am

It bothers and pains me to the core to read news after news about the gallant stand of the brave 44 police Special Action Force operatives and how their mortal sacrifice has not made that big of an impact among their...

Playing Frogger

by Back Seat Driver - January 26, 2015 - 12:00am

To those who were using gaming consoles that needed cartridges instead of compact discs, chances are you’ve played this game before.

Ignorance is not bliss

by Back Seat Driver - January 19, 2015 - 12:00am

At the many times I have had the privileged to take advantage of our, at times, overly abundant taxi cabs, I have learned that many of these professionally licensed motor vehicle pilots are unaware of a multitude...

Forewarned

November 3, 2014 - 12:00am

One thing I’ve noticed, as I take to the streets every day, is that the traffic organizations of each city in this province share one common trait: lack of common courtesy. When was the last time...

Strikeout!

by Back Seat Driver - June 23, 2014 - 12:00am

While the entire public transportation group declared a nationwide strike last Thursday, I was revelling in the thought of a having one full day of road freedom.

Projects and promises

by Back Seat Driver - June 2, 2014 - 12:00am

Last February, our friends at the public works department boldly announced a multi-million infrastructure project that would benefit the wannabe-Kapitolyo city.

Formula what?

by Backseat Driver - March 17, 2014 - 12:00am

Today’s sports news would probably say the Formula One season has begun. I say probably because despite what was shown on tv yesterday, I could not believe that I was watching Formula One.

Monkey See, Monkey Do

by Back Seat Driver - March 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Right off the bat let me say this: I have every respect for all primates and I do not hate two-wheeled vehicles.

In the news

by Backseat Driver - February 23, 2014 - 12:00am

A couple of things happened this week that is worth mentioning. First was the news about the Share the Road group pushing the highest tribunal into filing the Writ of Kalikasan. The other was the local...

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