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The Death of Comedy

Comedy Manila is not just your ordinary stand-up outfit: it’s a group that hopes to transform the face of Philippine comedy. No longer will local aspiring comedians force themselves to resort to antics that would make the three stooges look like graceful swans in comparison. A new form of comedy is taking root in the…

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Scenic Route: Pokemon Center Osaka

Have you ever wanted to be the very best, like no one ever was? Has the thought of being a Pokémon Master ever crossed your mind during life’s dull moments? To do what a Pokémon trainer does is nothing short of exciting. You travel the world with your six companions trying to catch the already…

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The Scenic Route: The New Kamameshi House

Have you ever driven or passed by one place and thought, “Hey I should try to go that place out some time,” but in reality you never really do it and end up missing the chance to go beyond what is on your planner? This restaurant might be one of those places, located near Osmeña…

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The Scenic Route: Tegan and Sara live in Manila

A long queue of people in plaid shirts tied around waists, faded jean shorts with the pockets spilling out the hem, bleached out pixie cuts accentuated by headwraps, and laced up Doc Martens wrapped around the NBC tent as early as 9 a.m. of November 25, 2013. Seeing people as upbeat on a Monday morning…

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Scenic Route: Pasong Tamo Art Galleries

Work can be consuming, academics can be stressful and one can feel that there isn’t any more time left to relax. The mall will eventually not be enough to relieve one’s pressure and the yearning for new scenery comes to mind. For the aspiring artists, the frustrated painter or those who are just simply interested,…

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The Scenic Route: Da Vinci – the Genius Exhibit

A ten foot wall inscribed with the words, “Da Vinci – THE GENIUS” stands tall upon the entrance of the exhibit, greeting guests with a friendly introduction of the mysteries left behind of the quintessential Renaissance man, Leonardo Da Vinci. The travelling exhibition hailing from Melbourne, Australia has finally made its way to the Philippines…

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Scenic Route: Baguio on foot

Baguio, home of the strawberries, pine trees and cool breeze. People from all over the country flee to the summer capital to experience the wonder that has captured thousands of travelers. In the growing number of tourists, Baguio increases the need for transportation, thus the abundance of taxi cabs, jeeps and buses. Although this predicament…

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Scenic Route: The xx in Manila

Last July 30, indie rock darlings The xx brought their unique minimalist sound to Manila for the first time. The London based trio of twenty year-olds is coming off the successful release of their second album, Coexist, the follow-up to the Mercury-Award winning album, xx. In a short Asian tour that includes dates in South…

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Scenic Route: The Senate

A couple of minutes away from De La Salle University, just a moment’s strut along Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, lies the heart of the country’s legislative branch, the Senate office of the Philippines. Law Serves Peace, Let It Be Done: the Senate’s upholders couldn’t have said it any better, as its strict guidelines and rules bind…

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The Burger Project

Very few places that cater to varying taste for burgers exist in the country. Most of the time, people have to find specific burger joints or restaurants to fulfill their patty-ful cravings. Some look for size, going for triple quarter pounders and sorts. Others look for quality, targeting grilled beefy goodness cooked to perfection. And…