The Pagemaker

17/04/2026

Data Tells the Story: The Oil in Your Pan is Killing You Slowly
The oil in your “kawali” (pan) might be the most dangerous thing you’re eating—and nobody’s talking about it. We dug into the data so you don’t have to. Swipe through.
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03/04/2026

CDs are Back—And Gen Z is Leading the Revival

Once written off by streaming, the compact disc is gaining new life in 2026. Younger listeners are buying CDs for the price, the permanence, and the tactile experience. It’s not nostalgia. It’s a shift toward ownership in an era of endless access.

20/03/2026

Data Tells the Story: Remote Work: Dead or Just Evolving?
Remote work has been “ending” for years, yet the numbers tell a different story. From millions of Filipinos working online to rising hybrid setups and global demand for local talent, remote work in the Philippines isn’t disappearing—it’s changing shape. This short feature breaks down the data, the challenges, and where remote work stands in 2026.
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14/03/2026

A kingdom lost—a handmaid who remembered everything.
The Sulu Sultanate ruled for centuries. Then—slowly, painfully—it didn't.
“Sarena's Story: The Loss of a Kingdom” is the UP Centennial Award-winning book by journalist Criselda Yabes that takes you inside one of Philippine history's most overlooked tragedies. Not through the eyes of kings or conquerors—but through Sarena, a handmaid who refused to let the memory die.
Set inside the crumbling home of the legendary Princess Tarhata Kiram, this is a story about what royalty leaves behind—and the ordinary people who carry it long after the palace is gone.
This is the Mindanao history they never taught you in school.
(Sarena’s character imagery used for illustrative purposes only)

06/03/2026

Wired Headphones are Back in Style
Once passé tech is showing up again on streets, stages, and runways. From athletes to actors, the humble cable is being worn as a fashion cue and practical choice—partly as a jab at wireless fatigue and partly as a nod to nostalgia and simplicity

20/02/2026

Data Tells the Story: Print's Not Dead
Despite digital overload and fatigue, most Filipinos still prefer print. From lasting sales worldwide to 3-in-4 local readers choosing physical books, print is thriving even in a digital world. Let’s flip the page on the myth that books are dying
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09/02/2026

End of an era... "The format credited with making books more accessible via low prices and widespread availability will all but vanish from the publishing scene in a few weeks."

After years of steady sales declines, the format will largely disappear next year.

06/02/2026

Data Tells the Story: Philippine Tourism’s Big Picture: Promise or Pitfall?
With Japan visas delayed, the government urges Filipinos to travel locally instead. But domestic travel now carries the weight of tourism recovery—and for many, high costs, limited routes, and disruptions make staying closer to home less a choice than a constraint.
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23/01/2026

Data Tells the Story: Gluten-free Basics for Filipinos
A simple guide for people dealing with gluten-related problems. Learn what gluten is, why it can hurt some people, and which local flours to use instead—plus where to get help in the Philippines
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09/01/2026

Data Tells the Story: Digital Life in the Philippines (2025)
How Filipinos use the internet, social media, and fintech in 2024–2025
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17/12/2025

15/12/2025

Data Tells the Story: Four beans, one heritage—our coffee story.
From the highlands to Batangas brews—Philippine coffee is diverse, resilient, and worth saving.
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