by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 10, 2020 | Bite Buzz, Features, Scoop, Scoop Bite
COVID-19 has changed our lives. In the past four months, we’ve been getting used to wearing face masks, practicing social distancing, and doing almost everything from home. In comes the new normal of the food industry. It’s not that easy to have your favorite girls...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 8, 2020 | Scoop, Scoop Bite, Scoop Crave
In all of its cream-frosted and gold-leafed glory, Love, Quinch is run by 23-year-old Quincherville Villaneuva, a pastry chef who bakes delicious treats from her home in Quezon City. With its edible decorations and aesthetic branding, it definitely succeeds in...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 8, 2020 | Scoop
One thing’s for sure: feminism is here to stay. However, our era of feminism is built on the progress achieved by the generations of women who came before us. The movement started at a time when the rights of a woman — let alone what the definition of a woman is —...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 7, 2020 | Features, Scoop, Scoop Life
Whether rain or shine or in a pandemic, nothing can stop the LGBTQIA+ community from showing their pride. The rise of COVID-19 has come with the cancellation of Metro Manila Pride and similar gatherings, but it’s also welcomed a whole new world of creativity and...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 7, 2020 | Scoop, Scoop Life, Work Life
Ask most companies, and they’ll tell you that the term “work-life balance” is a myth. To them, the ideal scenario is you working beyond what’s most likely a nine-to-five job even at the expense of your family, your friends, and yourself. The belief that we can’t take...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 3, 2020 | Features, Scoop, Scoop Life, Work Life
When Keith Santos, the Project Head of the Business Online eXploration, was asked about his philosophy in seeking opportunities, he said, “Focus and understand the craft you’re pursuing, as the only time success comes first before work is when it is in the...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jul 1, 2020 | Scoop
TRIGGER WARNING: The article frequently mentions sexual harassment, pedophilia, and abuse of authority which may be distressing to some readers. “I placed my daughter in an all-girls school for many reasons. I liked the school’s curriculum and that it was very near...
by Beatrice Cuizon | Jun 30, 2020 | Features, Scoop Life
This pandemic is boring. You can’t go out, the government says. You want to see your friends, watch a movie, and do all of the things you can only do in the summer. Even when the lockdowns were loosened, what was the point? Most of your favorite shops are closed and...
by Kara Angan | Jun 30, 2020 | Scoop Life, Work Life
Internships are a great way to build work experience in the field of your choosing. This is essential, because the job market gets more and more competitive with every graduation that comes and goes. Your experience on a one-page resume can make a huge difference in...
by Kara Angan | Jun 28, 2020 | Scoop Life, Work Life
Ah, yes, LinkedIn: the chaotic good of social media platforms. When most people think of LinkedIn, they often associate it with an older audience. If you didn’t already know, LinkedIn is a social network that focuses on professional networking and career development....