17: the rise and fall of my favorite number
There’s this particular store where I always end up buying something. I’ve even told whoever happens to be the assigned cashier that it should be renamed The Budol Shop.
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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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Pickleball vs. pick-a-ball: Why I played it once and never again
From trying out the pickleball trend on May the Fourth to stepping back due to an ACL tear, one writer reflects on navigating grief, fitness adaptations, and local lifestyle shifts in Cagayan de Oro—finding joy as the team’s unofficial videographer while simplifying their health journey.
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My resistance training against carbs, stress, and narcissists
My youngest bro suggested this version of resistance training to me: put my hand up to signify “stop” each time carbs are right in front of me while saying, “I resist.” Haha!
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Zero Zzs out of ten Zzzzzzzzzzs
Sleeping inside the cinema while watching a movie has become my hardest habit to break.
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I cried over a movie about cholesterol
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I scored 20/20 on that “Nobody Has All 20” list
From scoring 100 percent on a retro technology checklist to an unexpected senior discount moment at Centrio Mall, a reflective look at the humor and wisdom that come with getting older.
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Identity known
Moviegoers in Cagayan de Oro packed early SM Director's Club screenings for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, filling theaters on opening day alongside exclusive merchandise perks.
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Impeachment Muzak
From Mariah Carey’s "Hero" and 80s Manila radio memories to Burt Bacharach, a reflection on how music accompanies our view of Philippine political circuses.
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Why “resilient” Is the most insulting compliment for a Pinoy
Labeling Filipinos as "resilient" during super typhoons and floods isn't a compliment—it turns systemic corruption and government neglect into a forced virtue.
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Sino ba ang dasurv na dasurv mo?
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From “One More Chance” to “wa chance”
Movie fans hoping for a real-life "One More Chance" ending for Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz face "wa chance" following her sudden civil ceremony.
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“Seek and you shall find”
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