Most tourists and travelers dream of joining a cruise someday but its prohibitive price makes it a just that, a dream. But fear not, this time, Star Dream Cruises is having a promo for their Star Voyager and Star Navigator cruises. Their 2025 cruise deals cover exciting destinations in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Besides discounts, what’s nice about these cruises is that most of the destinations covered are visa-free (except for Busan, South Korea).

I have been to numerous cruises before, and I have to say, they’re some of the most memorable and hassle-free trips I’ve had. The charm lies in not only visiting exciting travel destinations, but on the cruise itself. Imagine feasting on multiple buffet restaurants daily, enjoying the ship’s amenities like top deck swimming pools, spas, and arcades while cruising on the high seas, and watching world-class shows every night.

For as low as $139.00 or around ₱7,700.00++, you can enjoy two-night cruises from Star Dream Cruises. A very affordable cruise deal, considering it includes your accommodation, buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, on-board entertainment, and of course, a chance to visit Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan aboard a cruise ship.

Star Dream Cruises 2025 promos run from June 12 to July 30, 2025. Book now and make that dream cruise trip a reality.

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I’m really not a tablet guy. The only tablet I owned was an Apple iPad a decade or so ago. And even that didn’t last, I quickly sold it off, finding no need for it in my life—my smartphone was more than enough for me.

That, however, was back then. Now in my forties, my eyesight hasn’t been the same as it was during my younger days. Glasses now sit above my nose—the texts on my phone swimmingly blurs and hurts my eyes on long reads. Rediscovering my love for reading books—now on its electronic form—I hanker for something better than my smartphone for my nightly book-reading sessions before heading off to dreamland.

I was actually debating on getting a dedicated eBook reader or a tablet. I was leaning on the latter, since it’s more versatile—I can watch movies, browse the Net, do social media, and all that, on a colored screen too—however, the ease of reading on the paper-like E Ink screens was also a big factor. That decision, however, was decided for me by LUMOS when they sent their latest tablet for review.

Goodbye, Kindle. Goodbye, Kobo. Hello, LUMOS Tablet.

With the growing popularity of mobile games and entertainment apps, users often spend a significant amount of money on in-app purchases. Whether it’s for unlocking premium features, buying virtual currencies, or enhancing gameplay, top ups have become a regular expense for many.

However, without proper budgeting and planning, these expenses can quickly spiral out of control. That’s why it’s essential to be mindful and strategic when adding funds to your favorite apps, whether it’s an ML recharge or a Ragnarok Idle Adventure Plus purchase.

Many users fall into the trap of impulsive spending, often regretting their purchases later. By adopting a smarter approach, you can enjoy Ragnarok Idle Adventure Plus purchase without draining your wallet.

The latest airline seat sale has taken a new form with Cebu Pacific Air’s CEB Super Pass. It used to be that you’d need to know exactly when and where you’ll fly before burning the midnight oil to wait for a seat sale. Now, you just book with no extra thoughts on where or when you’d go.

In most situations, having access to credit is a good thing. For instance, if credit is used to cover emergencies or leveraged to achieve milestones like earning degrees or setting up a viable business, then credit can be good, if not essential.

Now, as average incomes continue to rise in the Philippines, credit has become more accessible than ever. This increased access made working Filipinos more familiar with the nuances of responsible credit use. Indeed, online searches like "best credit card Philippines for starters" have also surged year over year, signaling a real appetite for personal financing among the wider population.

However, while good credit products are widely available to business owners and long-time workers in the mainstream economy, students and fresh graduates have relatively few high-quality credit options available to them. Similarly, those who have worked informal jobs or those who have only started working may not be able to access the loans and credit cards they want. Fortunately, many financial institutions now offer virtual credit lines that cater to these underserved individuals.

Whether you're a freelancer, microbusiness owner, or a new employee who needs safe lending options, this new wave of easy-to-access loans can be a game-changer.  Here are a few key advantages of having an easily accessible virtual line of credit.