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Field Notes by Nikko Miguel Garcia 12 hours ago

OPINION: Noisy and playful kids are not the problem. It’s judgmental adults

TikToker Rasta G made content mocking children—with many quarters even blaming parents A content creator going by "Rasta G" has sparked backlash for videos that mock children's everyday behavior. In a now-deleted TikTok post, she appears to be in…

Field Notes by radar Lifestyle 2 days ago

Why McJim Classic Leather remains a Filipino staple across generations

Built for life: Classic leather collection that outlasts fast fashion trends with a price point that defies inflation.

Field Notes by radar Lifestyle 2 days ago

TRIVIA: Bangkok’s real name is so long, no one even tries to memorize it

Deconstructing the “City of Angels” and why locals never call it “Bangkok.”

Field Notes by radar Lifestyle 2 days ago

The bakya revival: How the Philippines’ ‘OG’ wooden clogs are outlasting the ‘bakya crowd’ stigma

Steps through history: Rediscovering the bakya—from the 1950s golden age in Paete to its 2026 reclamation as a symbol of Filipino street style.

Field Notes by radar Lifestyle 2 days ago

Cebu’s budbod kabog might just be the rarest suman you’ve never heard of

The town of Catmon preserves a pre-colonial millet delicacy that offers a nutty, melt-in-your-mouth alternative to the classic rice suman.

Field Notes Wellness Watch by Nikko Miguel Garcia 4 days ago

The health benefits of Kantutan

From medicinal properties to culinary uses, Kantutan is a must-try.

Field Notes by Alyana Fabella 5 days ago

Rape kit that can genetically trace assaulter is now available in PH

University of the Philippines researchers and Manila HealthTek Inc. launch the SAI.Kit to provide survivors with a scientifically rigorous and legally admissible path to identifying perpetrators through advanced genetic profiling.