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6 Perks of Solo Condo Living in Your Twenties


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Your twenties is the decade of your life where you discover several things about yourself. It’s the time when you try things out and experience the rise and fall of being young. Being out of college and snagging your first job gives you the first taste of the real world. Indeed, this age is when life becomes so fast, yet the same age wherein you realize there is more to life.

Thus, it’s the best time to move out of your childhood home and practice living alone. You may start by looking at your options, such as pre-selling residential buildings in Pasig, like The Galleon in Ortigas. When you separate from your parents, you learn how to be an adult.

There are several reasons to get away from the chaos of your family to forge your path. Unfortunately, many young adults fear the costs of breaking away from the pack. When going solo, the monthly utility bills, daily expenses, and rental or mortgage fees come into mind. These financial obligations cannot be avoided and are part of the learning curve. That way, you become an independent and self-sufficient twentysomething.

Below are other perks you gain from living in your condo.

Perks of living in a condo in your 20s

1. You learn to be more financially literate.

Living with parents means they are in charge of utility bills, food expenses, and rent [if you are in a rental]. When the place is yours, no one will shoulder these costs but you.

Living by yourself tests your decision-making skills. You learn to look for sources of income to cover your expenses. You discipline yourself on impulse buying after the paycheck. You consider investing in your health and future. You save up for monthly and annual checkups to keep yourself in top shape. You start to build your investment portfolio so you can upgrade from a rental to owning the property.

2. You discover your creative side.

Your fun side comes out as there’s no one to control, comment on, or hinder you from pursuing a passion project. You have a good time without having other people around you. You can start crafting your piece if you have your tools. Eventually, you spend hours working on it, so you rarely get bored.

3. You recover from daily pressure.

Highly sensitive people can use space and time to recharge their energy. However, living with others can be difficult, especially if they need peace and silence to unwind. If they don’t relax, they can develop physical and mental illnesses. With this said, it helps to invest in a condo with relevant amenities and facilities that align with your lifestyle. For example, Shang Residences at Wack-wack is built with a yoga studio, sauna, fitness center, and golf course that allows athletic pursuits.

4. You will learn to appreciate even the mundane things.

Because no one welcomes you at the end of a tiring day, the scarcity of affection makes you appreciate the company of others. You learn the difference between a house and a home. You start to love your noisy siblings. Most of all, you look for your mom and dad.

Besides your family, you also begin to value what your friends offer. Whether it’s their time or gifts, you learn to be grateful for their act of giving. You will understand how it is to give even when you have less to offer.

5. You will learn to keep your space clean and organized.

Adulting means mom won’t be around to pick up clothes, change sheets and cook meals. The rental will need upkeep, especially if you want to invite people. You don’t want anyone to know how much of a slob you are. You must wash and iron your clothes. The laundromat can do it, but do you need additional expenses docked off your income? Think about it.

Plus, there’s nothing more stressful than a messy and strewn-out place. It takes a lot of time to look for the things you need at the moment. On top of that, unnecessary stuff gives headaches.

6. You learn to be more responsible and independent.

This is the crux of living independently. You only tend to yourself for survival when living by yourself. You choose the things beneficial for you. You start to value your overall health and status. You can spend a day eating out, shopping and doing the things that make you happy by yourself. You can do the things that help you reach your goals. Hence, you gain confidence and personal pride. You build your sense of worth and self-esteem without thinking of the duties to fulfill.

Though having a condo is already a perk, living in one without a companion is a wholly different experience. It comes with lessons that will equip you with skills and traits you can use for a lifetime. Your twenties is sure to be your crazy years once you become firm on moving out.

All eyes, ears on The Metro Stores’ new brand video, jingle


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Plus, shoppers get a chance to win P10,000 worth of GCs by joining #TheMetroStoresDanceChallenge on TikTok!



From spending family time at the supermarket to discovering new and affordable brands and items at the department store — these are some of the things we had to let go of the past two years. Now as people’s movements adapt to a new normal, The Metro Stores is ready to welcome all shoppers back into everything they missed and more!

The Cebu-based retail giant is inviting everyone to remember the things they missed at The Metro Stores and to experience it all again in new and better ways through its ‘Meet You At Metro’ brand video. Improved store formats and concepts, fresh brands, and new experience await in all the Metro Supermarket and Metro Department Store branches nationwide starting with its flagship, Metro Ayala Center Cebu.

Together with the launch of the new brand video, The Metro Stores is premiering its new ‘Meet You At Metro’ jingle through a dance challenge on TikTok. #TheMetroStoresDanceChallenge is open to all participants aged 18 years or and above who are currently residing in Luzon or Visayas.

The official choreography can be viewed on The Metro Stores’ official TikTok page. All they need to do is learn the dance, post a video of them doing the dance challenge using the new Metro Stores jingle, follow and tag The Metro Stores’ TikTok page, and include the following hashtags: #TheMetroStoresDanceChallenege #WeMakeLifeEasy #TheMetroStores. The account must also remain public until the end of the promo duration.

The Metro Stores will accept entries via TikTok from September 15 to October 15, 2022 only. The announcement of three (3) winners of P10,000 worth of Metro Gift Certificates will be announced on October 22, 2022.

The Metro jingle speaks of its promise to ‘make life easy and make life better’ for all The Metro Stores’ shoppers. Not only do the lyrics highlight the wide variety of quality and affordable options available in-store and through its online shopping platform shopmetro.ph, it also spotlights the different stories, experiences, and memories one can make with loved ones at The Metro Stores.



What’s new at The Metro Stores

Cebu shoppers experienced firsthand The Metro Stores’ new concepts like the department store’s Pet Zone for all pet essentials and the GASA Zone, also known as the area for gifts, accessories, souvenirs, and many more, that carries local snacks, home items, and other products that are perfect for pasalubong.

There are also new additions to be enjoyed at Metro Supermarket for dry groceries, fresh and frozen items, and wine.

Soon, Metro shoppers from other regions will also get to experience new and fresh concepts once rolled out in all The Metro Stores nationwide.


#ShopTheMetroStores in-store, online at www.shopmetro.ph, or thru its personal shopper services via Metro Pabili by sending a text or Viber message to: 0917-88-METRO (0917-88-63876) or chat with Mae at www.shopmetro.ph/chat. #WeMakeLifeEasy

PLDT, Smart strengthen cybersecurity, promote ‘digiskarte’ among MSMEs


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PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently facilitated a virtual learning session on cybersecurity among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month this September.

“PLDT and Smart are firm in their commitment to ensuring all internet users, including MSMEs and cooperatives, can have a productive experience in a safe and secure digital space. We are continuously working towards improving the digital tools and solutions we offer so we can protect the public online,” said Stephanie V. Orlino, Head of Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart.

With the common goal of strengthening the digital confidence or ‘digiskarte’ of local MSMEs and cooperatives, PLDT, Smart, Aboitiz Foundation, and the DTI, together with UnionBank of the Philippines, collaborated and consolidated their efforts of raising awareness and building much-needed skills to help protect all internet users against cybercrimes. During the session, key experts came together to discuss possible cybersecurity threats and their overall impact on doing business on both the smaller and larger scales.



“We are doubling our efforts to trace and block malicious messages, including SIMs and websites linked to fraudulent activities as part of our mission to improve the overall digital experience of all internet users and prevent them from becoming victims of threats and attacks,” said Angel Redoble, First Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at PLDT and Smart.

PLDT and Smart recognize the key role of technology in helping MSMEs and cooperatives thrive during challenging times such as the pandemic, when the use of digital tools helped ensure business continuity despite physical limitations and restrictions. On the flip side, the digital space has also become a venue for cybercriminals to commit fraud through online and text scams.

To date, PLDT and Smart have already made significant investment in their cybersecurity infrastructure to provide internet users, such as MSMEs and cooperatives, opportunities to continue doing business online in a safe and secure manner, and to safeguard the public against potential online criminal activities.

CyberSmart is one of PLDT and Smart’s core advocacies which aims to educate internet users on cybersecurity and to help them visualize the reality and seriousness of dangers in the cyberworld. This is part of the PLDT Group’s much broader program to elevate the quality of customer experience by protecting them from threats and attacks online.
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