Angkas, the leading motorcycle taxi platform in the country, broke the internet with its hilarious music video #AngkasTaraNa!


The LSS-worthy music video conceptualized and produced by G5 Creative Concepts features Angkas driver and rapper Trix Maceres, hilarious street performers, and opens with a vignette of images that have watermarks on it. It accurately reflects the personality of Angkas that has made them a viral success on social media.

“We wanted to make a parody of rap videos but through the lens of a Filipino vs what you would usually see in the US. The best part is that the song was written by an Angkas biker,” George Royeca, CEO of G5 Creative Concepts said. “It’s amazing how we, Filipinos, have imbibed rap in our culture. Angkas showcasing one of their own versus a well-known artist was quite special. And I think the risk paid off.”


Aside from Trix, many of the individuals prominently featured in the video are Angkas drivers. On top of this, the pumping choreography in the video was also conceptualized by a member of the Angkas community. Proving that apart from being great drivers on the road, they are creative geniuses as well!

As of this writing, the video has already garnered 1.5 million views and more than 10,000 shares on Facebook alone. Underneath all the comedy, Angkas communicates a simple message, “[w]alang mintis. Garantisado. Maayos.” Assuring their loyal riders that they provide a safe and reliable transportation option for Filipino commuters.

Watch the video by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/AngkasPH/videos/259414368078557/

With almost 500 thousand followers on Facebook and Twitter, Angkas has been able to capture the imagination of Filipino netizens with witty content and timely memes that capture the everyday experience of Filipinos and the perennial problem of traffic.

According to Angkas, this music video is just a taste of what they have in store for their loyal riders and fans on social media. So look out for some great content from Angkas this holiday season and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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A lot of beauty products take up a large amount of money. However, with careful planning, it is possible to tighten up your spending and accumulate some extra cash. All you need to do is to practice smart shopping techniques. Here are some great tips to help you save money on beauty products, especially when on a budget.

Nimo TV continues to provide exciting content as the Rules of Survival – Nimo TV Philippine Champions League S1 playoffs began streaming last December 1 and 2, 2018.


From over 300 squads who tried their luck in the country's biggest Rules of Survival tournament, 45 squads proved their worth to a spot in the playoffs happened in Mineski Infinity Taft, Cubao, and Morayta. As the excitement rises, fans and game enthusiasts can also join the fun by watching it live via Nimo TV.

“We are proud of Nimo TV’s tech innovations. We can cover millions of users with low - latency and loss rates” Henry Zhao, Nimo TV’s Overseas Executive. “Our stable 8 – 12 MP quality live streaming will give you the same excitement like watching it live from the playoffs venue,” Zhao added.


Squads’ ranking quickly shifted as some of the teams leveled up their strategy to secure a high score in the first round of the playoffs. Team Savage.ROX of Mineski Infinity Taft and Team Comeback of Mineski Infinity Morayta both finished 1st from a 9th place finish during the eliminations, while Team Youngblood of Mineski Infinity Cubao remained undefeated.

The 45 teams will continue their quest in safeguarding a spot for the finals and a chance to represent the Philippines in the Rules of Survival Southeast Asia tournament.

Watch the exciting and the exclusive broadcast of the tournament in www.nimo.tv/rosph

Download the Nimo TV app at Apple app store and Google Play store. Click link here. https://nimotv.onelink.me/B6cW/25ba46b7

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We are currently in a very interesting time in human history - the fourth industrial revolution - where the lines between the physical, digital, and biological worlds are blurring. Technology has made our society advance by leaps and bounds, having both positive and negative repercussions on human health.


Diet trends, exercise regimes, and nutritious supplements have always been considered part of human health. Then, online resources such as Customer Review made that easier to manage by providing insightful information and guidance.

Now, we look at a side of human health that is merged with technology - understanding the risks as well as the opportunities. Here are a few ideas to harvest your health with technology.

Set Physical Boundaries

Technology can have an array of negative effects on human health; ranging from physical health issues like loss of hearing or strained eyesight to social issues such as depression and isolation, and even psychological issues such as developing narcissism, a warped sense of reality, and the expectations of instantaneous gratification.


While all of these conditions may not be solved by creating some distance between you and your digital devices; they can help relieve (if not prevent the onset of) them from affecting your life. Stepping away from the screens every once and a while will clarify the difference between the digital and physical, helping you see your reality as it truly is and not the idea or image you portray online. These range from learning who your true friends are to understanding who you are as a person without the stressors of social media. Would you still do something if you couldn’t post about it online? How did you wind up with so much time on your hands?

There are many ways to establish physical boundaries from your digital devices without going cold turkey. These include:

Finding an alarm clock that is not your phone.

Only checking your phone once you have woken up properly with a healthy morning routine - such as drinking water, having a light stretch, and meditating.
Removing excess apps from your phone so you are not distracted by unnecessary notifications.

Airplane mode is your friend.

Setting some free time during your day when you do an activity without the influence of your digital devices, such as walking in nature or painting.

Take Proactive Precautions

They say that prevention is always better than cure. As mentioned above, the integration of technology into almost every aspect of our lives has resulted in some interesting and concerning side effects. The following are suggested precautions that people can take to ensure that their health is not traded off for memes.

• Computer Wrist - Known as carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of a strained wrist during typing and online gaming. Ways to prevent this include using a supportive wrist rest mouse pad, keeping hands warm, and performing wrist exercises.
• Strained Vision - Computer vision syndrome can be prevented by making use of proper and natural lighting, reducing screen glare, eye exercises, and more.
• Short-Term Memory - This function is impaired by technology and can be relieved by drinking coffee, memory recalling games, and chewing gum while learning.
• Sleep - Blue screen light affects sleep patterns, so be sure to finish with your screens at least two hours before bed and keep all technology out of your room.

Embrace The Benefits

Although technology may have a few scary side-effects, it’s not all doom and gloom. There are so many apps with uses that range from brain-boosting memory games to developing language to meditation and time management. Wearable technology has ushered in a new level of health-conscious fitness culture. Coding languages allow people to no longer consume but create content and ideas. Social and sexual boundaries (which once dissipated as a result of technology) can be researched and understood with the wealth of information at our fingertips. Communities are connecting and as a result - crime and corruption are being fought, social and environmental justice is fulfilled, and culture is evolving before our very eyes. These all contribute to a greater and ever-growing understanding of human health.

The fourth industrial revolution has had (and will continue to have) many implications for human health. Exercising physical boundaries and taking proactive precautions can sustain your physical, mental, and social health. While technology may have negative impacts; it is also responsible for growing our understanding of what humans need to be healthy. By questioning, understanding, connecting, creating - we use technology to develop a new collective concept of harvesting human health.

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The holidays are here and that means more Christmas spending for all! Yay!


I know that most Filipinos are generous people. Many will buy gifts for family and friends regardless of their financial status, even if the other party says they don’t need to. I admire this generous spirit but cannot help but worry about what comes after.

That’s why I’ve compiled a list of possible gift ideas that are affordable and still useful to the receiver.

1. Planners or Notebooks

A simple and elegant planner for next year might make a great gift for a venerable elder who prefers to write rather than type. While your other relatives may give them more expensive, hi-tech gifts in an effort to impress, some old people never really get the hang of using gadgets and only end up giving them away to their more tech-savvy grandchildren. Gifting them something more familiar shows that you respect their preferences and that there is no reason for them to change.


However, make sure you get one small enough to carry around! Big, heavy ones that look like dictionaries tend to gather dust on some out-of-the-way bookshelf, too cumbersome to be of any use to anyone.

Another paper-based gift to consider is the humble and yet ever useful notebook. If you have creative friends, a small lined or unlined notebook would be great for jotting down ideas or sketches on the go. Good ideas tend to disappear quickly, as any creative will tell you, and the best way to save them is by writing them down.

The best thing about notebooks though is that the person you’ll gift them to will always find some use for them, whether they place it beside their office phone for quick notes, or give them to their kid for school use.

2. Compact Mirrors

I can’t remember how many times I’ve been asked if I had a mirror during gatherings with my girlfriends. All I can say is: A lot.
The largest market for compact mirrors are women who wear make-up. Often, they’d do a quick touch up after they eat, before meeting someone important, or after a certain amount of time has passed. Women also have different make-up preferences and some don’t use press powder with its convenient compact mirror, so separate mirrors as gifts are a good idea if you have friends like mine.


But don’t think that it’s just women that have a use for compact mirrors. Men and women both use mirrors to see if they’ve accidentally got food stuck between their teeth or to check if their hair’s still in place.

Compact mirrors that fit in a wallet, small bag, or even a car’s glove compartment will be incredibly useful to anyone who cares about their appearance.

3. Potted Plants

If you or your friend is conscious about the environment, gifting potted plants may be for you.


A little reminder though, before choosing what plant to gift, make sure you know your receiver’s habits at home. Do they have pets? Make sure your gift plant isn’t poisonous to animals. Are they busy all the time? A succulent or cactus might fit them better as opposed to something leafy and in need of constant care. Do they believe in Feng Shui? A Chinese Money Plant will definitely make them happy. Do they love to cook? Get them a pot of mixed fresh herbs for their kitchen!

Aside from freshening up a space, certain varieties of plants can also clean the air, deter pests, and even have medicinal benefits when properly applied. Plants are not only pretty but also useful in their own right.

4. Flash drives

If your gift budget’s a little bit bigger, consider getting people USB flash drives. They’re not as expensive as they were a few years ago, but they’re still extremely useful for…well, everybody! Or at least, everybody who uses a computer.

5. Groceries

I got this idea from a good friend of mine. If you plan on giving an entire family presents this holidays, you can always get them groceries. With how high the inflation rate is right now, I’m sure they’ll appreciate every little bit you give.

Prepare a large eco bag or basket and fill it with some Christmas staples like Christmas ham, Edam cheese and spaghetti. To make your gift more special, add premium items like a bottle of wine or luxury chocolates. If the family in question has kids, you can also add snack foods they can bring to school.

Since it’s a gift for the whole family, you don’t need to buy other individual gifts unless you want to. If you plan on doing the same thing for other families, buy items in bulk to cut down on costs. Sometimes, you can even find luxury items under ‘buy 3 get 1’ or other similar sales.

6. Tumblers

People with on-the-go lifestyles will especially appreciate this gift.
Convenient, secure and keeps your drink hot, tumblers are extremely useful in today’s hectic times. People don’t always have the luxury of sitting down and enjoying a hearty breakfast, most need to rush out of their homes to beat the traffic. In this case, tumblers are life savers for the hungry masses. Along with a sandwich, a tumbler full of hot coffee or Milo will keep your receiver going until lunch.

As an added plus, tumblers can be easily (and cheaply!) personalized for a special touch.

7. Gift Cards

If your relative or friend is hard to shop for, then I would recommend gift certificates. If they have a restaurant or shop they particularly like, getting a gift certificate might be better than buying them something from there yourself. You can be sure they’ll like it, and you won’t have to waste time thinking of what item to get them as a gift.

Being generous is not the same a bankrupting yourself. You can still show that you care by choosing small, thoughtful gifts that your relatives and friends will find useful in their everyday lives.

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Wendy Anderson is the writer and owner of wendywunders.wordpress.com. She is a freelance writer, financial literacy advocate, and devoted mother to Cleo Anderson. You can check out her website at wendywunders.wordpress.com or follow her on Twitter at @WendyWunders.

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