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This is a safe space where we can explore our thoughts, share opinions, and reflect on work, books, and decisions made in our daily lives. Here we can take a break from the hustle and bustle of our chaotic lives to unload frustrations, gain insight, and contemplate our next steps.

Whether it's launching a career, furthering your studies, or exploring a lifelong dream, taking a break to relax and recharge can be incredibly valuable in order to make meaningful progress. By learning, understanding, and applying what we learned, we can better prepare ourselves for the opportunities ahead. With the help of this blog, we can make informed decisions and seize the moments that will further our goals.

So, grab a cup of coffee and join us as we take a break, ponder our next steps, and step into our future.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mr. Algazelus’s professional experience revolves around research on social sciences focusing on Islamic Studies, human rights and peace activism, and community organizing. He is currently taking up a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies at the Institute of Islamic Studies of the University of the Philippines.

His activism on human rights campaigns in conflicted armed areas and peace advocacies was part of government and non-government organizations. He worked as a humanitarian and community development worker and implemented community and livelihood projects for internally displaced persons.

He has helped develop petitions at the grassroots level for the policymakers to ensure that the voices of the youth, women, community leaders, and religious leaders are heard and considered in strengthening policies. As such, they can participate and engage with government leaders. Through various organizations, he has worked in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao.

Mr. Algazelus is a volunteer Deputy Executive Director of a Mindanao Youth organization called the Mindanao Industry Coordinators Network.

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Experiencing the Country's Best Coffee – A Review of the Library Coffee + Study

Algazelus 06.27.23 The latest addition to the list of famed coffee shops in the city of Zamboanga is no other than the Library Coffee + Study . This particular coffee shop is remarkable for providing both coffee and study services. On one end, they have separate rooms perfect for group study, and on the other, an array of ample space for individuals who prefer some peace and quiet while they study. Recently, I visited the Library Coffee + Study to have a sip of their specialty coffee and learn more about the character of this place. Prior to my visit, however, I was told that they serve an array of coffees ranging from iced cappuccino to hot Americano. My thirst for hot Americano, however, was long overdue and I was eager to take a seat and dig in. I have tasted several americanos in a range of coffee shops, if I may add, and this particular experience promised to bruise my expectations. It turns out, the barista who served me informed me that they use imported arabica coffee bea...

Mindanao and Sulu Archipelago: Home To A Diverse Farming And Fishing Industry

Algazelus 06.11.22 Thesis Statement: In the past few decades, the economy of the Muslim-inhabited Sulu Archipelago of the Philippines has been severely affected by climate change, deforestation, armed conflict, and the influx of foreign corporate-run fishing vessels. This has led to a decrease in the resources available to sustain their traditional coffee farming and fish harvesting industries, severely limiting the economic activities of the people living there and putting their livelihoods at risk. The Sulu Archipelago of the Philippines is home to a diverse farming and fishing industry. For the last few decades, the main source of income for the Muslim communities that inhabit these islands are coffee farming and fish harvesting and culturing. Despite their importance, these industries have been affected by various issues that have had a major impact on the lives of the people who depend on them. In today’s world, farmers and fish harvesting in Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelag...

BATTLE OF JOLO: WHAT HAPPENED LAST FEBRUARY 7, 1974

BATTLE OF JOLO - FEBRUARY 7, 1974: OUR NARRATIVE Algazelus This is our narrative. February 7, 1974, is a date that is etched in the minds of every Tausug, including myself, as a crucial turning point in our history. It marks the day when the town of Jolo, in Sulu, was burned down by government forces as part of their fight against the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). As a Tausug from Sulu, this event is not just a distant memory but a reality that still haunts us today. Despite being born years after the burning of Jolo, I have grown up listening to stories of the event from my elders and reading about it in history books. But it wasn’t until I reached adulthood that I fully understood the significance and impact of what happened on that fateful day. The burning of Jolo, also known as the siege of Jolo, was a military confrontation between the MNLF and the government of the Philippines. The MNLF, led by Nur Misuari, was fighting for the self-determination of the Bangsamoro people...

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