Notepad Corner

  image via pixabay Just when we thought that we are ready to start living on the new normal, a new variant of the Covid-19 showed up and make things a little more complicated. While it is true that many portions of the world have lifted travel bans and were now accepting visitors, the threat of the new variant has caused many to stay in their homes. If things continue to worsen, we may see 2020 repeat itself with numerous countries locking themselves and telling people to stay in their homes despite many being vaccinated. Sadly, there are still many people yet to be vaccinated. Even though the COVID-19 vaccinations are given free of charge, some are still skeptical to get the shots and some have other more complex reasons. For example, in the Philippines, only 46.3% of the population has been vaccinated which puts the remaining 53.7% of the population at risk if they decide to go out. Vaccinations also don’t necessarily mean that you are safe from COVID-19 either, so, for mos...

  It was a decade ago when the Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active Philippine-Based community of bloggers and influencers in the country, held its first-ever Thanksgiving Party in a hotel in Quezon City.  This coming December 12, FBN will hold its 10 th Annual Thanksgiving Party virtually to reacquaint with fellow members around the country and reminisce 120 months of challenges and cheers; 3,650 days of networking; countless stories and priceless memories.   Although the gathering will still be online just like last year, FBN members anticipate the annual get-together as an opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old pals they have not seen for a while, not to mention the chance of winning some exciting prizes from the games and raffle draws. Representatives of different PR groups and brands will also grace the event to personally thank members of the online community who have supported them in the past years.    FBN currently h...

Soju, referred to as Korean Vodka, was originally launched in South Korea in 1924.  It has risen to be the number one selling liquor worldwide. With the continuous growth of Korean dining, K-dramas and K-pop culture, it remains to be a pillar in spreading Korean drinking culture around the globe. When it comes to weekend relaxation or holiday celebration , samgyeopsal or Korean BBQ paired with Soju is always an instant hit with Pinoys. With different soju variants to choose from, which do you prefer, the original Korean soju or the flavored soju? Non-flavoured Soju Jinro Chamisul has two variants: The Jinro Chamisul Original or Classic with alcohol content of 20.1% ABV and Jinro Chamisul Fresh with alcohol content of 16.9% ABV. Thus, the only difference is their alcohol content. Both pass through a patented Korean bamboo charcoal filtration process to get rid of hangover-causing compounds. Between the two, I prefer the Chamisul Fresh as I always want to have a clean drink that a...

What else is greater than getting first dibs on midnight discounts and free shipping during the Shopee 9.9 Sale? Getting the grand prize and winning an Aimee house and lot from Lumina Homes, of course! Last September 9, not one but three lucky viewers with Shopee users Olivia Narciso Musngi, Beverly D. Bongot, and Merla (username: @merlajulia) each won a 36-sqm Lumina unit with 22 sqm. floor area and provision for one bedroom. The best deal is that they can choose a location from any of Lumina’s available community developments nationwide. Lumina, Vista Land’s affordable housing arm, is present in Rizal , Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Isabela, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and South Cotabato. It has also started its line of sustainable condominium proje...

There comes a time when we find ourselves in a moment of need. It is not because we are all that bad in managing our money, but this pandemic really hit us hard financially. When something came up and you were put on a tough spot, the best solution is to borrow money, especially when you are not having nearly enough cash savings in your emergency funds to match such emergencies. To help you get out of a financial hole, taking a personal loan can help. Click here to learn more how to get started, but before you borrow money you will need to assess first your capability to pay and establish a payment timeline. There are different scenarios where it makes sense to borrow money and they are as follows: Accidents and Medical Emergencies Not everyone has the health insurance to cover accidents and medical emergencies. This is an unexpected scenario that may come up at any time. If you don’t have adequate savings to meet your medical expenditure, personal loans can be a good source a...

Although everyone throws parties throughout their life: not everyone throws a memorable one.  Many parties these days are simple , just food and music coming out of a bluetooth connected speaker.  Although dancing and eating can be nice, they’re not the only two forms of entertainment out there. If you’re ready to kick your party-host game up to the next level: here’s why you should consider hiring entertainment for your event. It Will Create Memories Your Guests Talk About Forever The best part of throwing a party is the reactions you get from people.  A well-thrown party means that you can enjoy praise and clout from people telling you how fun it is and talking about it on social media.  This type of party also inspires conversations and compliments about it that can last for years. People won't remember a boring birthday party and just dancing and eating pizza, but they will remember a great party with drag queens and a contortionist on parade! A Way to Pump Up ...

Physiological changes occur as we get older, transformation in structure and functioning of the body takes place over a lifespan. Thus, lifestyle choices may slow down as we enter the prime phase of our lives. This Covid-19 pandemic has changed older people's daily routines, as they are likely to get very sick from contracting the virus. They are facing new difficulties being confined at home. They cannot carry out their regular activities due to the lockdown measures. Physical and mental activity, personal health checks, and proper nutrition are the things that need to be considered to improve their health and well-being while staying at home. Online Games To help them cope with stress and soothe their mind, a deck of playing cards can be useful. No doubt that they will be entertained playing their all-time favorite solitaire game. My mom has this solitaire gadget however for some unknown reason it suddenly doesn’t work anymore.  She doesn’t want the playing cards so I s...