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Portrait of Vernon Velasco

Vernon Velasco

Vernon Velasco's humorous, observational style blends wit, irony and dark comedy. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers sharp insights into human nature and the awkwardness of everyday life, often exploring themes of family, culture and personal flaws. His writing is conversational and self-deprecating, balancing uproarious humor with moments of vulnerability and introspection. His distinct voice captures the absurdities of life, making readers laugh while also prompting deeper thought.

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The night Santa was real

The night Santa was real

Half a world away, people value children but not childhood, which says quite a lot about why our Christmas is so special.

LTO’s fast, then it f***s your day

LTO’s fast, then it f***s your day

Driving competency doesn’t change at a city line. Your ability to operate a vehicle is the same in Metro Manila and Batangas.

Malacañang’s Christmas facade

Malacañang’s Christmas facade

And just like that, they saw it: Leaders can be inherently ‘bad’ on TV and still play nice while they inherit the bill for six years of lies.

UKRAINE'S first envoy to Manila, Yuliia Fediv, with words carrying the urgency of a nation under relentless attack.

War ends war

Ukraine warned Russia’s missiles are matched by disinfo, urging young envoys to confront lies shaping global opinion and endangering democracy.

FILIPINO workers apply for work at the Department of Migrant Workers - Finland Mega Job Fair in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday (Dec. 3, 2025). Finnish officials and recruiters emphasized strong worker protection, ethical recruitment, and family-friendly support for successful applicants.

Finland wants Filipino workers

Finland courts Filipino professionals with ethical recruitment, fair wages, long-term opportunities, offering stable careers amid looming workforce shortages.

SPYART at Art Fair Philippines, part of the Embassy of Spain’s vibrant year of art and culture.

Spain’s year in Manila

Manila witnessed a Spanish cultural surge: art, music, ideas flowed freely, inspiring a city hungry for creativity and connection.

P500 Noche Buena

P500 Noche Buena

Nothing reveals inequality faster than the moment someone rich tells someone poor how ‘easy’ life can be.

AIF attendees, each carrying a spark that could ignite markets.

Big ideas in small towns

DAILY TRIBUNE’s 15th Asian Innovation Forum in Batangas champions provincial entrepreneurship, digital literacy, and financial inclusion, connecting small…

Steel in motion

Steel in motion

Japan elects Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, a conservative and Thatcher-inspired leader navigating domestic challenges, rising costs, a…

Dreams to reality Speakers from Maya Fintech, Cebu CFI and SBCorp brief more than 200 students at the 15th Asian Innovation Forum of DAILY TRIBUNE in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on Thursday. They discussed turning business concepts into real ventures through loans and digital platforms.

AIF equips next wave of Pinoy innovators

Students in Sto. Tomas, Batangas explored entrepreneurship at the Asian Innovation Forum, learning how digital tools, government loans, and fintech solutions…