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Going back to the girl I once was

This is me wanting to feel alive again through writing in a deeper, more personal sense.

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The Night I Cried with a Stranger

This brief encounter taught me to keep going on. It saved me.

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A Message to My Early 20s Self on Work, Dreams, and Life

If you want to achieve more in life, and do more things for the people you love, you take care of yourself first. Make yourself a priority. Because as soon as you start listening to yourself, you will find how easy it is to embrace and adapt to whatever comes your way.

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How I Started My Freelance Writing Journey

It’s my 8th year as a freelance writer! Here’s how I started my freelance writing journey.

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Of Coping and Hoping

During this time of the year, in a pre-COVID-19 world, you will find me spending a couple of days by the beach with friends. We …

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Ferdinand Sia on Leading Global Businesses with Purpose and Sustainability

For decades, the story of business was a simple one: grow at all costs. The goal was to maximize profit, and the measure of success …

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September Feast at SM Malls in the East

September often feels like a quiet in-between—no longer the rush of midyear, not yet the frenzy of December. It’s a month that asks us to …

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Finding modern comfort and fit: This intimates brand always gets it right

Growing up in the Philippines, a big part of my life was the reliable arrival of the latest Avon brochure. My mom, my sisters, and …

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In freelancing, where goodbyes can be brutal—this one was bittersweet

For three years, I was his VA. He was my boss, my mentor. However, today we had our “closure meeting.” Our working relationship finally ended. …

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SM hosts biggest ARMY Fan Festival, Welcome to BorahaEast!

This June to July, East Metro turns purple as SM Malls in the East invite all ARMYs to join the Welcome to BorahaEAST celebration — …

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Spend A Magical Weekend and Watch Disney’s Snow White at SM City San Mateo

Weekends are meant for relaxation and quality time with the family, and what better way to spend it than watching a classic Disney movie? This …

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Healthy Christmas Feast Ideas with Century Tuna

The holidays are not just a time of gift-giving but also a time for festive feasts with family and friends. It’s a time where everyone …

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Coffee, Conversations, and Christmas at SM Malls

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than catching up with friends and family over warm drinks, sweet treats, and …

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SM Cares Operation Tulong Express helps Marikina, San Mateo communities hit by Tropical Storm Enteng

SM Cares Operation Tulong Express has reached out to communities in Marikina City and San Mateo, Rizal following the onslaught of Tropical Storm Enteng. In …

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Get your rainy day essentials at SM City San Mateo’s 3-Day Sale!

SM City San Mateo is having a 3-Day Sale from August 30 to September 1! Shop your rainy day essentials this weekend, enjoy the best …

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