Opinion
Lose 3 kilos in 5 days: the Shevera miracle?
Can you really lose 3 kilos in 5 days? A low-carb practitioner shares lessons on gastroenteritis, fasting risks, consistency, and body responses to carbs.
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Netnet Camomot
Netnet Camomot is a veteran columnist and a staple of the Mindanao media landscape. Known for her signature blend of wit, candor, and relatability, she has spent years chronicling the "slices of life" that define the modern Kagay-anon experience. Her writing moves effortlessly between lighthearted lifestyle observations and sharp social commentary, offering readers a mirror to the daily rhythms of Mindanaoan society. With a focus on the personal and the local, Netnet has built a loyal following that looks to her for both humor and insight into contemporary culture. As a long-time contributor to the Mindanao Gold Star Daily, she continues to be a definitive voice in the region's opinion pages, bridging the gap between national issues and the kitchen-table conversations of her readers.
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Opinion
No fruitcake this Christmas
A personal reflection on finding sanctuary in the gym, managing a strict low-carb diet through the holidays, and honoring friendship and family love.
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Opinion
Choosing gym workouts over corruption news
What starts with canvas gym bags and wardrobe clutter leads to a sharper reflection: when luxury loses its luster, how do corrupt officials justify treating the national treasury as a personal piggy bank?
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Opinion
Choosing gym workouts over corruption news
From collecting viral canvas tote bags to questioning the endless pursuit of luxury, this essay explores wardrobe clutter, gym fashion, and the true cost of public corruption.
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Opinion
Carnivore means zero carb tolerance
One Sunday, I was at the gym just in time for Mass at the mall chapel nearby. It happened to be a Missa cantata, a sung Mass.
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Opinion
When a narcissist calls you a friend
A candid reflection on human relationships examines how empaths, narcissists, and broken loyalties shape our understanding of true friendship.
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Opinion
From books to Facebook, from inflation to fashion
A personal essay reflects on reading old news clippings, book humor, limiting Facebook time, and tennis star Alex Eala sitting next to Anna Wintour.
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Opinion
A merry little Christmas amid soaring gas prices
With soaring prices and holiday pressure, embracing a "merry little Christmas" through simple living and fewer decors might be the best way to celebrate.
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Opinion
'A testament to' is a sure sign of ChatGPT writing
A reflection on dead giveaway ChatGPT phrases, the importance of keeping a distinct personal voice, and why writing from the heart matters.
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Opinion
PBBM's balde solution for Super El Niño 2026
A personal reflection on PBBM's El Niño water storage advice, the rise of AI soundbites, and the simple necessities needed during power and water shortages.
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Opinion
DreamWorks tries to make “Forgotten Island” feel like home for the Pinoy
DreamWorks’ "Forgotten Island" brings Filipino folklore to life, blending childhood myths of duwendes and manananggals with familiar Pinoy cultural nuances.
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Opinion
Made in the Philippines: Alex Eala, Manny Pacquiao, Lea Salonga
An opinion piece reflecting on decades of broken political promises in the Philippines—spanning martial law to the present impeachment proceedings—while examining Baste Duterte's political positioning and PBBM’s 'Pax Silica' vision.
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