Marjohara Tucay

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A public finance analyst by training, Marjohara Tucay served in government through various capacities for over a decade. Now he is a part-time restaurant and culture reviewer, part-time student, and full-time writer and editor for bistado.ph.

Two Worlds, One Groove, Strictly 30+ at Monarch Manila

Millennials—generally defined as those born between 1981 and 1996–have spent most of our lives in transition. We went from analog television to streaming, from snail mail to beepers, text messages, Skype, and Zoom. We were raised on our parents’ promise of stability just as the internet began selling us freedom, leaving us between two worlds.

Hidden Makati listening bar where music truly shines

Speakeasies and slow bars are everywhere in Makati City, but 78-45-33 is one of the few places that practically dares you to gatekeep it.

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Medical center teams up with Singapore partners to boost geriatric care in Southern Luzon

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