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The new normal is an electric scooter

This article was originally published in Manila Bulletin’s Technology Section, dated October 7, 2020.

Classic yet modern. Familiar yet fascinating. It’s the scooter, but with a motor and a battery pack. You’ve probably seen at least one in the last year zipping down the urban streets of Makati or BGC — and guess what — the pandemic has made these scooters more in-demand in the last 6 months: Urban dwellers are letting go of their cars. Suburban dwellers want one to zip to the nearest convenience store. 

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Score from 50% off or more! Automatic Centre Outlet Store releases discount guide

Look at this gadget haul! I was able to acquire all four of these phones for less than P20,000.00 from a sneak peek at the Automatic Outlet Store Open Box Sale!

Price computation:

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Original Price: P35,990.00

Sale Price: P8,999.00

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How Biking Helped Me Keep Fit in My 40s

Are you looking for ways to stay fit and healthy in your 40s? As we age, it can become more challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but there are still many options available. For me, one of the best ways to stay fit and active has been with the Kespor GRX 2.0 Gravel Bike.

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The Dark Side of the NFT Community: Why We Need to Step Back and Smell the Flowers

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have taken the digital art world by storm. However, the rapid rise of NFTs has also brought forth a dark side – toxicity within the community. Many individuals, known as “degens,” have become obsessed with buying and selling NFTs, often engaging in aggressive and competitive behavior that can be harmful to others.

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Brotzeit brought life to Alabang West Parade

Ever since Brotzeit opened at Alabang West Parade, the place has gone bonkers with foot traffic. I’ve been frequenting the strip mall as a bike stopover for the better part of the pandemic and it served more as a halfway respite for riders (Hugo Bikes used to be there but closed after a couple of months) and pocket meetings that didn’t want the crowds of Molito.

Snapped this photo (with excitement) when they were finishing construction!

Lo and behold, in one of my rides I found the canvas to a new restaurant concept revealed — huzzah! Brotzeit was finally coming to the south. I was telling Spanky that this was the anchor establishment that West Parade needed and I was correct — days after it opened, it was almost impossible to find parking after 8PM (usually the mall is relatively empty at night).

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