A communications professional commutes—and sometimes even takes his bike—to work By Heinz Bulos Driving a car to work from the South Metro can take, well, its toll. The highway toll alone if you pass through the Coastal Road will set you back P150, two-way every week. Gas from Las Piñas to Pasay is at least [...]

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By Heinz Bulos 1. Buy the right car. Get a car that’s fuel efficient, has good sources of spare parts and service, and with high resale value. Avoid the ones favored by carjackers, which naturally also have the steepest insurance premiums. 2. Buy a used car. Buy a pre-owned car, or what we like to [...]

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A young balikbayan indulges her love for travel with cheap fares By Heinz Bulos Mina Rivera, 26, has traveled all over the world. Now based in the country working for an international humanitarian organization, she satisfies her wanderlust by taking advantage of the fierce competition in the airline industry. She signed up at Cebu Pacific’s [...]

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By Heinz Bulos 1. Do full loads of laundry. When using your washing machine, wash a full load of clothing as this is the most water- and energy-efficient. Do the same if you use a dishwasher, though it’s a better idea to just hand-wash the dishes. 2. Don’t let the water run. When washing either [...]

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A frequent flier enjoys some of the best things in life for free By Heinz Bulos Life has so much to offer, and it doesn’t cost a lot to enjoy it. Take for instance Jo-Ann Galimpin, 35, who works for an international development institution. Traveling the world is part of her work but when she [...]

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