MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday warned Western countries not to treat the Philippines as their trash bin. "I’d like to say to the Western countries, do not make us a garbage dump," he said during the inauguration of a solar power project in Romblon. "You might be more powerful, more and more developed and rich. But your wealth does not translate into something like making other nations . . . api-api." The Philippines recently returned a shipload of garbage illegally exported to the country by Canada, a few years after the shipment arrived in Manila. The Canadian waste, marked as recyclable scrap, consisted of household trash, plastic bottles and bags, newspapers and used adult diapers. "We had that experience of Canada and the rest of the industrialized countries exporting their garbage in the guise of ‘yung magamit mo pa," he said. "Kaya ‘yung Canada nagpadala ng basura about so many years ago at ayaw kunin. Kaya sinabi ko, 'P***** i** mo, … [Read more...] about Duterte to Western countries: ‘Do not make us a garbage dump’
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8 appliances you can do without in a minimalist kitchen
Due to the small footprint of the modern kitchen, many homeowners have decided to go for a minimalist kitchen. However, having a minimalist kitchen does not mean that you have to give up your ability to cook delicious meals. In actuality, having a clutter-free kitchen makes it much easier to whip up a meal. To set up a minimalist kitchen takes a bit of time and consideration. However, the rewards are huge since you get to save space and a lot of money! Yes, there is no need to invest in many pricey, top-of-the-line kitchen appliances to be productive since many of the basic appliances can actually get the same job done! Without further ado, here are 8 appliances which you can do without in a minimalist yet functional kitchen! 1. BREAD TOASTER If you enjoy having toasted sandwiches, the small bread toaster might seem to be an indispensable kitchen appliance. However, before deciding to get one, you should know that the electric oven will also do the same job much faster, since a typical … [Read more...] about 8 appliances you can do without in a minimalist kitchen
Here’s how much you need for a wedding in Singapore
RESTAURANT Restaurants are growing in popularity, not just for couples who want to avoid the ever-rising prices of hotel banquets, but also for those who want something different for their weddings. With restaurants, you get to choose from a range of cuisines and themed decorations, from the elegant and understated to loud and exotic. One thing to take note is some restaurants might not host weddings very often, so you might need to be a little more hands-on in communicating your needs and ensuring that the necessary equipment and arrangements are prepared by the staff. According to the same MoneySmart article, restaurants in Singapore may charge between $501 to $1,099 for a wedding banquet. ALTERNATIVE VENUES Anything that isn't a hotel or restaurant qualifies as an alternative venue. This can be country clubs, community centres, chalets, void decks, outdoor gardens, a yacht, or any space that you can think of. The good thing about using alternative venues is that it will likely be a … [Read more...] about Here’s how much you need for a wedding in Singapore
How to do Athens while keeping your cool
In Henry Miller’s travelogue of Greece, The Colossus of Maroussi, the author recounts a brief episode at the Acropolis that is the definition of tourist hell. He stands among hundreds of people, burning beneath the sun, waiting to storm the grounds of the sacred complex. He describes the hardship one endures while visiting these ruins: your tour guides will charge you more drachmas than reasonable, you will stumble over rock and rubble, and afterwards you will need copious amounts of ice water and ice cream to recover from the exertion. My experience in Athens couldn’t be more different. We visited Acropolis in the early spring, with my partner-in-crime mother who wanted to see Athens before her knees gave out. At its gates ten minutes before opening time, we were second in line behind a tour guide who exclaimed how smart we were for visiting early in the day, that we would luckily avoid the crowds. She was right for as we explored the thousands-of-years-old paths, … [Read more...] about How to do Athens while keeping your cool
How to do Athens and keep your cool
In Henry Miller’s travelogue of Greece, The Colossus of Maroussi, the author recounts a brief episode at the Acropolis that is the definition of tourist hell. He stands among hundreds of people, burning beneath the sun, waiting to storm the grounds of the sacred complex. He describes the hardship one endures while visiting these ruins: your tour guides will charge you more drachmas than reasonable, you will stumble over rock and rubble, and afterwards you will need copious amounts of ice water and ice cream to recover from the exertion. My experience in Athens couldn’t be more different. We visited Acropolis in the early spring, with my partner-in-crime mother who wanted to see Athens before her knees gave out. At its gates ten minutes before opening time, we were second in line behind a tour guide who exclaimed how smart we were for visiting early in the day, that we would luckily avoid the crowds. She was right for as we explored the thousands-of-years-old paths, … [Read more...] about How to do Athens and keep your cool