Mindanaoan Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has given us many challenges but this does not mean that the pursuit of higher education should stop. In fact, let's go higher with the EU! The European Union Delegation to the Philippines in collaboration with the EU Member States’ Embassies, education services and Institutes, will hold again this year the “Virtual European Higher Education Fair 2021” from 1 to 2 October.   Since last year, the Fair has embraced the digital transformation by staging the most exciting higher education fair online. This makes the event more accessible to Filipino students, academicians, researchers and university officials from across the country.     This year’s theme, “Go Higher with EU” puts the spotlight into the EU as the Fair bec...

The world has changed so much. Many, if not all, of the people I know have had to change their lifestyles, their places of work, their livelihood, and even their family dynamics in order to deal with the challenges of today. This pandemic has also forced all of us to undergo quarantine and look for many, various ways to deal with the stress that goes along with this. In my case, I also faced a lot of challenges and had to look for “positive” methods that could help me beat mental stress. One of my tried-and-tested ways is to take breaks in between work and indulge in my favorite online games. I treat this as a “prize” for successfully accomplishing some tasks and errands. Luckily, I recently discovered a site that offered free browser-based online games. Plays.org is perfect – not o...

And so it finally happened! One of the things that kept me preoccupied the last few weeks was my small home extension project. Our family home has been aching for lots of attention over the years so this is a project that's been a long time coming. I'm the eldest (and the only girl, by the way) and the breadwinner so I took it upon myself to just finally initiate this much-needed home project. Doing real estate projects like this amid the COVID-19 pandemic may not be the most logical idea for many but I found that if one comes up with a solid plan especially in terms of finances, then achieving that dream space may just be smooth and easy, after all. So allow me to share a few practical home extension tips. These may come in handy if you're thinking of renovating your home and ext...

How do you define the ideal formal dress? What makes a piece of clothing stick when it boils down to attending a major event? Kindly note that your dress represents your personality and can make a positive or negative statement. When worn correctly, you could send the right impression to your audience. Add the correct piece of accessories and you become the center of attraction. Clothing is an art, which most people still have a hard time grasping. But no need to worry; this guide shows you everything you need to know about this subject. Creating the Ideal Image with Your Dress Making the right fashion statement comes down to the clothing design, fabric, and body shape. First, your formal dress needs a soft and flowing fabric to achieve the right looks. This texture doesn't only...