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Smart Money Bets on AI: MIND of Pepe Nears $10.8M Presale as Hype Turns to Real Utility

In every crypto cycle, the stories change. First there’s hype, then there’s selection. AI exploded in crypto in early 2024. This filled the ecosystem with tokens that claimed to revolutionize everything from AI illustration to text generation. But smart money doesn’t listen to rumors; it looks for edge, infrastructure, and utility.

Today, now that liquidity has stopped following the hype and is returning to solid projects, one AI agent stands out from the rest: MIND of Pepe ($MIND).

This isn’t just another AI token that would make CZ raise his eyebrows. Nor is it a whitepaper or a wishlist; it’s a real, working product. It was designed to have real utility in the crypto trading world we know today.

And this project is still in its early stages and is still being built. With nearly $10.7 million raised in presale, MIND of Pepe continues to deliver and improve. As of now, the presale won’t be open for long but the door is still open. $MIND is currently priced at $0.0037515, and the presale ends in just 4 days. After that, it’s launch time, no second chances.

The Smart Money Shift: Where It’s Flowing in AI Today

In criminal investigations, money leads to the culprit. In crypto, it leads to the next big opportunity. That’s why smart money always takes the lead.

Now that the hype around AI is dying down, liquidity is moving away from hyped projects and back towards useful projects.

One of the first signs of this capital movement came in November 2024, when Bittensor closed a significant investment. 

To put this in context, it’s a decentralized, open-source marketplace for machine learning models. Barry Silbert, the founder of Digital Currency Group (DCG), invested over $100 million in TAO. He also launched Yuma, a decentralized AI company dedicated to developers working on Bittensor’s network.

Then there was January 2025, where a whale deposited 10 million USDC for 10 million Virtuals Protocol tokens ($VIRTUAL). It is a decentralized platform that allows its users to create, monetize and deploy AI agents in Web3.

In February, another whale made an aggressive investment. They withdrew $5 million in Solana from Coinbase and reinvested $7.8 million. 

They invested in two tokens: AI Rig Complex ($ARC) and ai16z ($AI16Z). ARC is a Rust-based framework designed for building scalable AI applications. Ai16z is a DAO that uses autonomous agents to make investment decisions in a fully decentralized manner.

More recently, Octane, a crypto startup focused on cybersecurity, raised over $6.75 million. The company invested these funds in a unique AI-powered platform. Octane uses machine learning to scan blockchain codes. This actually allows vulnerabilities to be identified and fixed in real time, giving DeFi an additional layer of security against future attacks.

Not all of these investments are unfounded. Indeed, they are thoughtful choices in AI projects that have real utility.

And those same investors are now turning to MIND of Pepe, a crypto AI agent that has already raised nearly $10.7 million in its pre-sale.

While the rest of the market grapples with macroeconomic uncertainty and the growing conflict between China and the United States, Mind of Pepe is building tools to help users uncover real opportunities. All this, using real-time market data powered by AI.

The principle is simple: utility replaces history, and smart money knows exactly where to find it.

MIND of Pepe Explained in a Nutshell

MIND of Pepe is an AI crypto agent designed to help its users generate profits in real time. It is a LLM (large language model) whose training includes over 60,000 crypto tweets. It also includes over 3,000 hand-picked market analyses. All this data has given it a deep understanding of trader psychology and the importance of narratives.

It also includes RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and real-time market data through REST APIs. This AI agent scans blockchains, dApps, and social networks in real time. This allows it to help users find real opportunities in all the information noise.

Powered by an autonomous AI framework, Mind of Pepe doesn’t just respond to data. It analyzes, adapts, and evolves with every market movement.

Because it can directly interact with blockchain networks, MIND of Pepe goes beyond passive analysis. If the opportunity doesn’t present itself, it has the ability to create one. It can, in fact, create new tokens and launch them on the market to generate momentum.

With a roadmap that includes cutting-edge prediction models, deeper memory, and improved on-chain execution, it’s getting smarter and stronger every day.

Only $MIND Holders Can Access MIND of Pepe

MIND of Pepe is also building a dashboard that will offer trading analytics exclusively to $MIND holders. Designed as a control center, this dashboard will make it easy to view market analytics. It will also include data on token engagement and current trends, all in one place.

The dashboard will also include an interface where users can communicate directly with Mind of Pepe’s AI. This will be similar to ChatGPT except it will be optimized for crypto analysis, signals, and trade ideas.

In conclusion, the $MIND token is not just another AI token. It is therefore a unique opportunity to access the next generation of crypto AI agents.

With the presale still open, early investors have a unique window to follow the smart money in this sector. With this blend of AI and crypto, $MIND investors will be poised to fully benefit from the token’s price increase as a listing on major exchanges is expected.

Join the $MIND Presale – Follow Where Smart Money Leads

Ready to follow smart money in AI? Head to the official Mind of Pepe website and connect your wallet (e.g., Best Wallet). You can then get your $MIND using ETH, USDT, or a credit card.

Best Wallet is a well-known multi-chain wallet that has already featured MIND of Pepe in its “Upcoming Tokens” section. This section lists the most promising assets in the current market. With Best Wallet, holders can see their $MIND tokens before the official claim date.

You can already download Best Wallet from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Stay connected to the MIND of Pepe community by following the project on X and Telegram. This will keep you up to date with all the latest updates and news.

Mpox & COVID-19 Are Back in the Visayas: New Reported Cases

Just when we thought we’d seen the last of them, Mpox and COVID-19 are here…

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Iloilo: 2 Mpox Cases

Health authorities have confirmed two Mpox cases in Iloilo, one in Iloilo Province and another in Iloilo City—marking the province’s first official detection of the virus.

In the province, the patient reportedly has no recent travel history, suggesting that local transmission is already happening. Nine close contacts have been identified and are now under home isolation and monitoring.

Meanwhile, Iloilo City has also logged one case, with four others under observation. The Department of Health (DOH) is still determining if these suspected cases are linked to the confirmed patient.

Cebu: 1 Deceased and 1 Suspected

Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas confirmed on Thursday, May 29, that the city has recorded its first case of Mpox. In a public statement posted on social media, the mayor clarified that while the patient had tested positive for Mpox, the cause of death was not due to the virus itself. According to Gullas, the individual succumbed to complications brought on by pre-existing medical conditions unrelated to the infection.

Meanwhile, Mandaue City is also on alert as local health officials investigate suspected cases. Dr. Debra Catulong, chief of the Mandaue City Health Office, shared that one patient presenting with lesions, a common symptom of Mpox, was immediately placed in isolation.

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COVID-19 Update: Still Present in Iloilo

While everyone’s eyes are on Mpox, COVID-19 is quietly lingering in Iloilo City. According to the Iloilo City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ICESU), as of May 28, 2025, the city has recorded 31 total COVID-19 cases with 29 recovered and 2 active cases.

That may seem like a small number, but Iloilo City health officials are still urging symptomatic individuals, especially those who’ve recently traveled to high-risk areas (like Hong Kong, Singapore, China, or Thailand), to take precautions by self-isolating for at least 5 days and get tested voluntarily at the USWAG Molecular Lab in Molo.

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DOH: No Need to Panic, But Be Careful

The Department of Health is assuring everyone that the situation is under control. There are no lockdowns or travel restrictions, but the public is reminded to always maintain proper hygiene, avoid close contact with people who are exhibiting rashes and flu-like symptoms, and report any unusual skin lesions or fever to the nearest health facility.

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City and provincial health offices are conducting contact tracing and awareness drives to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Here’s why BSP Executives are paid so high

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) executives once again dominated the list of highest-paid government officials in 2024, according to the Commission on Audit’s (COA) latest Report on Salaries and Allowances (ROSA). Leading the pack is BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr., who earned a total of ₱47.97 million, marking a significant increase from his ₱35.48 million earnings in 2023.

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The top 10 highest-paid government officials were all from the BSP, with Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier earning ₱30.39 million and Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. receiving ₱28.82 million.

Why Are BSP Executives Paid So Much?

1. Autonomy and Critical Role

The BSP operates independently from other government agencies, a structure designed to insulate it from political pressures. Its primary responsibilities include maintaining monetary and price stability, supervising banks and financial institutions, managing foreign reserves, and issuing currency. These functions are vital to the country’s economic health, necessitating top-tier talent and justifying competitive compensation.

2. Exemption from Salary Standardization Law

Under the New Central Bank Act (RA 11211), the BSP is exempt from the Salary Standardization Law, allowing it to offer salaries that are competitive with the private sector and international standards. This exemption enables the BSP to attract and retain highly skilled professionals in economics, finance, and risk management.

3. Global Benchmarking

It’s common practice for central banks worldwide to offer substantial compensation to their executives. This approach helps prevent corruption, discourages movement to higher-paying private firms, and upholds the independence and integrity of monetary policy.

4. High-Stakes Responsibilities

BSP executives are tasked with making decisions that have far-reaching implications for the country’s economy. Errors in monetary policy or financial regulation can lead to economic instability. The high compensation reflects the pressure, long hours, and potential legal risks associated with their roles.

5. Performance-Based Culture

The BSP employs performance-based evaluations, with compensation tied to measurable outcomes such as inflation control, economic stability, and effective financial system supervision.

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Breakdown of Governor Remolona’s 2024 Compensation

  • Basic Salary: ₱12 million
  • Bonuses, Incentives, and Benefits: ₱18.76 million
  • Allowances: ₱14.94 million
  • Discretionary and Miscellaneous Expenses: ₱2.24 million

Additionally, Governor Remolona served on the governing boards of 10 other government financial institutions and corporations, including the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp (PDIC) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), without receiving additional compensation for these roles.

PH Final Thoughts

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While the high salaries of BSP executives may raise questions, they are aligned with the critical nature of their responsibilities and the need to maintain economic stability. Competitive compensation ensures that the BSP can attract and retain the expertise required to navigate complex financial landscapes and safeguard the country’s economic interests.

What are your thoughts on the compensation of BSP executives? Share your opinions in the comments below.

The best sites for analyzing esports bets

Are you great at betting on football, basketball, tennis, and other classic sports, but want to diversify your portfolio with esports bets? Here are the top five sites for analyzing bets on CS2, LoL, Dota, and other esports from the 1xBet experts!

Liquipedia

Start learning about the world of esports with this site – it’s like Wikipedia, with a complete database of information on all major esports, including Counter-Strike, Valorant, Mobile Legends, and many others. You can find a tournament calendar for any level, with details on the format, participants, and prizes. There are separate pages for teams and players, showing current roster changes, titles, prize money earned, match results, and other useful info. Liquipedia is essential for understanding the importance of tournaments and the strength of teams, and therefore for making more accurate bets on the 1xBet platform.

Esports Charts

The previous site is a general database, while Esports Charts specializes in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing statistics. Using various charts and rankings, you can determine the importance of tournaments based on prize money, viewer numbers, and match views, as well as check out rankings of popular streamers and read interesting analytical articles about esports. The site’s special pride is its regularly updated rankings of organizations, teams, and types of esports, which help you quickly find the most important matches that deserve your attention.

HLTV

Unlike the two previous general sites, one of the oldest esports resources, HLTV, is dedicated exclusively to the shooter Counter-Strike. On its pages, you can find an interesting news feed, tournament previews, and summaries of past competitions, while esports fans can interact in the forum section. The site publishes the Valve global ranking and its own CS2 team ranking daily, and awards the prestigious HLTV x 1xBet Most Valuable Player to the best tournament players. A page is created for each match with detailed statistics for teams and players, including head-to-head history, map win stats, as well as rankings, KDA, ADR, KAST, economy, matrices, and much more!

1xBet 

What is 1xBet? It’s a reliable international betting brand with 18 years of experience in the industry. Is 1xBet a legit website? Of course! The brand meets all regulatory requirements and is a partner of major esports tournament operators (ESL, PGL) and top teams (The MongolZ, MIBR, and Aurora). In the relevant section, 1xBet offers a wide range of bets on the most popular matches in CS2, Dota 2, LoL, Valorant, and many other disciplines, with the best odds, live streams, and esports bonuses.

Become a 1xBet customer and you’ll see for yourself that earning from esports is exciting and fun!

From the Philippine Islands to Your Glass: A Toast to Smoothness with Freedom Island Light Rum

Raise a glass, Sugboanons!

Smooth just the right balance of flavor and character—that’s what you’ll get with Freedom Island Light Rum! Whether you’re winding down after a long working day or celebrating with your friends, this light rum is made for moments that matter.

Blended with 12 year aged alcohol, it’s smooth, flavorful, and easy to enjoy. It’s got that nice balance of lightness and depth, without trying too hard.

Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed with your favorite soda, it offers a smooth and approachable flavor for those who appreciate local craftsmanship.

Starting April of this year, you can find Freedom Island Light Rum at select 7-Eleven stores across Visayas and Mindanao. It’s a standout spirit with a friendly price tag, perfect for everyday enjoyment or weekend get-togethers.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab a bottle of Freedom Island Rum now, Sugboanons!

Rest In Peace, Freddie Aguilar: Life and Song Hits That Moved a Nation

No’ng isilang ka sa mundong ito, laking tuwa ng magulang mo…

Our country’s music scene has just lost one of its most iconic voices. Freddie Aguilar, the legendary folk musician best known for the timeless anthem Anak, passed away on May 27, 2025 due to multiple organ complications.

One of the Original Pinoy Music “OPM” Composer & Singer

Born on February 5, 1953, Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar, a.k.a “Ka Freddie,” hit the spotlight of Filipino fame in the 1970s with a style that was raw, emotional, and nationalistic. He was known for his soulful songs and signature long hair. He wasn’t just a singer, he was a great storyteller, protester, patriot, and a man whose music echoed the struggles and triumphs of the Filipino spirit.

The Song That Touched the World: “Anak”

There is no remembering Freddie without remembering Anak. Released in 1978, this ballad was about a child’s regret and a parent’s unconditional love that could be applied to several generations, even until today. Because of the meaning of the song, it was appreciated beyond the Philippines and had been translated into over 20 languages and covered by countless artists. Soon enough, it became one of the best-selling Filipino songs of all time.

While Anak was his biggest hit, Freddie Aguilar’s discography is filled with songs that could stir anyone’s emotion and inspired action, such as “Estudyante Blues,” “Magdalena,” “Bayan Ko,” and “Katarungan.”

An Activist for the People

Freddie Aguilar was never afraid to speak his mind—be it through his lyrics or his activism. He often used his platform to voice out the struggles of the poor, the abused, and the forgotten. His music became a synonymous anthem with protest and advocacy during some of the Philippines’ most challenging eras.

Even in his later years, he continued to perform, collaborate, and serve as an inspiration to both established artists and new musicians.

Freddie Aguilar may have left this world, but his music will forever be carved in our collective memory, as Filipinos. He gave us songs that healed wounds, generations, and even fueled revolutions. As we say goodbye, we don’t just mourn the man. We celebrate the legacy that he left from his lifetime of soundtracks and hymns.

Rest in peace, Ka Freddie.

Dorm Eats 101: College Recipes You Can Actually Afford

Para sa mga college students, and petsa de peligro nga empleyado…

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Sa tinud-anay, dorm life isn’t always #aesthetic as most of the time, you’ll be between tight budgets, class deadlines, and sometimes busted rice cookers. Pero ayg kabalaka, classmate! Whether you’re in Cebu for uni or surviving in any student pad across the country, here are 15 budget-friendly, quick-and-easy meals you can cook in your dorm (even with limited tools).

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All you need: a rice cooker, electric stove, or microwave; and some dorm resourcefulness.

Egg Fried Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup leftover rice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or 1 tbsp ketchup
  • Optional: hotdog slices, veggies, or leftover meat

Instructions:

  1. Heat a bit of oil in a pan.
  2. Crack the egg, scramble it, and cook until set.
  3. Add rice and mix well.
  4. Pour in soy sauce or ketchup and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Add hotdogs or leftovers if available.

Budget: ₱20–₱35

Sardinas with Miswa

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Ingredients:

  • 1 can sardines in tomato sauce (₱18–₱22)
  • 1 bundle miswa noodles (₱5)
  • 1 cup water

Instructions:

  1. Boil water in a pot.
  2. Add sardines and bring to a simmer.
  3. Toss in miswa and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Season to taste. Optional: pwede ka magbutang ug lamas such as kamatis, onion, garlic, etc.

Budget: ₱30

Upgraded Instant Pancit Canton

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pack pancit canton (₱14–₱18)
  • 1 boiled egg or leftover meat
  • Optional: cheese cube or slice

Instructions:

  1. Cook noodles as per instructions.
  2. Add toppings like egg, meat, or cheese.
  3. Mix well and enjoy with hot.

Budget: ₱25–₱40

Microwave Omelette in Tupperware

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Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • Leftover veggies or meat
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Beat eggs in a microwave-safe container.
  2. Add chopped veggies/meat.
  3. Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Check doneness and serve.

Budget: ₱20–₱30

Corned Tuna Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • 1 can corned tuna (₱25–₱30)
  • 100g spaghetti noodles (₱10–₱15)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup or budget pasta sauce

Instructions:

  1. Boil pasta until cooked. Drain.
  2. In a pan, sauté corned tuna.
  3. Add ketchup or sauce and mix.
  4. Toss in pasta and serve hot.

Budget: ₱40–₱50

Cheesy Hotdog Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1–2 hotdogs, sliced
  • 1 slice cheese or grated cheese

Instructions:

  1. Place rice and hotdogs in a bowl.
  2. Top with cheese.
  3. Microwave until the cheese melts.

Budget: ₱25–₱35

Corned Beef Hash

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Ingredients:

  • 1 can corned beef (₱35–₱45)
  • Optional: 1 potato or ½ onion, diced

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion or potato until soft.
  2. Add corned beef and cook until heated through.
  3. Serve with rice or inside pandesal.

Budget: ₱40–₱50

Lugaw with Egg

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Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rice
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt or bouillon cube (Knorr cube ba!)
  • 1 boiled egg

Instructions:

  1. Boil rice in water until mushy (lata).
  2. Season with salt or bouillon.
  3. Add sliced boiled egg before serving.

Budget: ₱15–₱25

Spam + Egg + Rice

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Ingredients:

  • 1 slice Spam (₱20–₱30 per slice)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup garlic rice

Instructions:

  1. Fry Spam and egg.
  2. Serve with garlic rice and optional atchara.

Budget: ₱45–₱60

Ginaling

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Ingredients:

  • 100g ground pork or beef (₱50 and above)
  • 2 tbsp frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions:

  1. Sauté meat until browned.
  2. Add veggies and soy sauce.
  3. Cook until well-blended. Serve with rice.

Budget: ₱50 up

Tortang Talong (Eggplant Omelette)

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Ingredients:

  • 1 large talong (₱10)
  • 1 egg (10)
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Grill or char eggplant directly over stove flame.
  2. Peel skin, flatten flesh.
  3. Dip in beaten egg and fry both sides.

Budget: ₱40 up

Garlic Powder Sinangag

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup leftover rice
  • 1 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil, add garlic powder.
  2. Toss in rice and fry until golden.

Budget: ₱10–₱15

Microwave Mug Cake

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Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions:

  1. Mix ingredients in a mug.
  2. Microwave for 1.5 minutes.
  3. Let it cool and dig in.

Budget: ₱15–₱25

Boiled Kamote or Saging

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Ingredients:

  • Kamote or saba banana (₱10–₱15 each)

Instructions:

  1. Boil in water until soft.
  2. Serve plain or with sugar/milk.

Budget: ₱10–₱20

Budget Tapsilog

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Ingredients:

  • 100g thinly sliced beef or pork (₱40 and above)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup garlic rice

Instructions:

  1. Marinate meat in toyo, calamansi, pepper.
  2. Pan-fry until cooked.
  3. Serve with fried egg and garlic rice.

Budget: ₱50–₱65

Here’s a pro-tip para sa mga naka-dorm, stock up on patis, suka, Magic sarap, Knorr cubes, and eggs; these are your best friends in your kitchenless space. Plus, learn how to stretch leftovers into tomorrow’s meal by storing them properly.

Just know that with a little creativity and a few pantry staples, you can eat well, save money, and still have time for your next exam—or K-drama binge.

Naa pa kay idungag sa lista? Then comment down below your top budget-friendly college recipes and share it to the rest of our Sugboanons.

Cebu Landmasters Launches Pristina Town in Northern Cebu, Headlined by North Grove

Cebu’s homegrown real estate giant, Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), has just unveiled Pristina Town—its most premium township development yet in northern Cebu City. At the heart of this new landmark is North Grove, a P5.4 billion garden-inspired condo community that offers high-value, lifestyle-driven living near key destinations and transport infrastructure.

Developed by Cebu Homegrown Developers Inc., a joint venture between CLI and Ixidor Holdings, the 7.2-hectare Pristina Town is shaping up to be a next-level urban township designed with sustainability and livability in mind.

“Pristina Town is expected to play a big role in the rise of Cebu’s North Growth Center—an area that’s fast transforming into a major urban and economic hub… This township will stand out with its wide green spaces, energy-efficient smart lighting, and eco-conscious systems for water reuse.”

CLI Chairman and CEO Jose Soberano III

Cebu Homegrown Developers Inc., a joint venture between Cebu Landmasters Inc (CLI) with Ixidor Holdings, unveils Pristina Town, its most prime township in northern Cebu City. Anchoring the township is the P5.4B North Grove, a garden-themed residential condominium and the township’s first residential project. Featuring the Lumina and Terra towers with lush, garden-inspired amenities, North Grove is designed for the high-demand mid to upper mid-market—a prime investment blending lifestyle appeal with strong growth potential.

A Green, Future-Ready Township

Pristina Town is built on a master plan that integrates residential, commercial, and institutional zones in one walkable, eco-friendly space. Expect leafy green corridors, pocket parks, smart street lights, and water catchment systems that support sustainable irrigation.

For those who love to bike or take long walks, the township will soon have dedicated bike lanes, generous pedestrian walkways, and green planting strips to reduce the community’s carbon footprint. A future transport hub, 24/7 surveillance, and a fully underground utility network are also in the works; solidifying CLI’s commitment to forward-thinking urban development.

Spotlight on North Grove

Leading the charge at Pristina Town is North Grove, a mid to upper mid-market residential project featuring two condo towers: Lumina and Terra.

Lumina offers 386 units in studio, 1-bedroom, and garden-style configurations (24–35.14 sqm), with full-height windows and refreshing amenities like a gym, game room, zen and sky gardens, and a multipurpose lounge deck.

Terra, on the other hand, features 643 studio units (22.75–25.37 sqm) and a nature-inspired design with forest tones and cozy amenities like pocket gardens, a gym, and a chill multipurpose deck.

Both towers share access to a 3,800 sqm retail podium, which will house a supermarket and lifestyle retail concepts that make everyday essentials and leisure within arm’s reach.

This marks the second major project from Cebu Homegrown Developers Inc., following the success of Mandtra Residences, proving their momentum in delivering smart, sustainable homes that people actually want to live in.

The event launching on May 26 was graced by Darren Espanto as guest artist.

CLI: Leading the Pack in VisMin

CLI continues to be the top-ranked developer in the Visayas and Mindanao region, according to the 2024 Colliers Philippines Real Estate Market Study. Known for consistently high sell-out rates and trusted by thousands of homeowners, the company is redefining urban living, especially here in Cebu.

To know more about Pristina Town and other projects by Cebu Landmasters, visit cebulandmasters.com/

What If Cities Floated? Design Urban AI Landscapes in the Sky

Let’s elevate architecture from the ground. See a city floating in the air—where villages float like aerostats, and spires sprout out of cloudfields rather than slabs of stone. There are no road traffic lights—there are sky routes. No roads to pound away on—simply the whoosh of breeze between cloudgardens.

With Dreamina’s AI image generator, you can transform these fantastical cityscapes into visual blueprints. Imagine it as your own elevation kit: skyscrapers sewn together from fog, monorails strung through auroras, and bridges that hang like spider silk across the sky. A little imagination, and a whole lot of altitude.

Let’s build high!

Neighborhoods that float above the noise

Floating cities aren’t just about altitude—they’re about escape. Envision building entire neighborhoods removed from the chaos down there, constructed on gravity-bending principles and unattainable vistas.

  • Nimbus lane: A residential block suspended in mid-air, supported by helium-filled moss. Its houses sport bubble roofs and cloud-basin gardens.
  • The Aeon spiral: A shopping district that’s corkscrew-shaped in the air. Stores dangle from the building like fruit, and shoppers ride magnetic gliders.
  • Drift point library: Suspended between jet streams, this glass-paneled building gathers forgotten ideas from the wind. Its architecture mimics a folded paper crane.

These aren’t just dreamscapes—they’re the utopia of urban design without the constraints of land.

How the skyline rewrites itself

With Dreamina’s image generator, you can sketch whole city clouds from scratch. Stadiums suspended in mid-air? No problem. Glass bus stops floating above transparent decks? Easy. Cities don’t require zoning—cities require imagination.

  • Transit bubbles: Rather than subways, your suspended city has translucent orbs circulating around the horizon like soap bubbles on a strand of wire.
  • Air bridges: Silver thread and sky steel weave them, curving and breathing. Others sing as you step across them.
  • Cloud markets: Imagine vendor stalls in the form of petals, each anchored to a suspended plaza. Lanterns float above like pollen.

Each one is like a science fiction film in the making—except it’s all yours.

Architecture that works with clouds

A floating city must think differently. No more foundations—just symbiosis with the sky. Dreamina makes you envision architecture that doesn’t contradict nature but dances with it.

  • Cloud-reactive structures: Buildings that change height based on weather density. They descend for thunderstorms and ascend for sunsets.
  • Wind-powered art: Skyscrapers covered in fabric turbines that serve as kinetic sculptures.
  • A den that is lightweight: rippling stone temples thin as glass—colors of sky and vibrations of air currents hum within.

With Dreamina’s AI logo generator, you can brand every structure like a floating embassy—each imprinted with its own seal or signature atmospheric quality.

The infrastructure of a new kind of gravity

No sidewalks. No roads. Only aerial paths, magnetic capsules, and zones of gravity harmony. Creating floating cities requires constructing a new type of infrastructure—one that Dreamina makes possible to imagine in breathtaking detail.

  • Hoverrails: Elevated public transit systems that track aurora patterns and change routes with solar flares.
  • Anti-gravity plazas: Round community hubs where gravity is lowered for dance parties, sky yoga, or bouncing chess games.
  • Drifting repair docks: Virtual garages in the clouds where sky mechanics in neon jumpsuits do tune-ups for flying bikes and winged drones.

What’s great is that Dreamina allows you to architect not only buildings, but entire systems. SimCity for the surreal.

Sticker skies and skylines to collect

After building your utopia in the clouds, it’s time to infuse it with personality. Enter Dreamina’s sticker maker, where you can make pieces of your world into collectible tiny art.

  • CloudCar stickers: Designs of quirky flying cars with rainbow trails or moss-covered wings.
  • Hover dog parks: Stickers of floating grassy areas where space corgis and balloon hounds are allowed to roam free.
  • Streetlamp sprites: Glowing entities living on levitating lampposts—just right as sticker-sized mascots for different sky boroughs.

These stickers could mark sky neighborhoods, spruce up your digital skyline journal, or just serve as reminders that gravity is optional when you’re creating with AI.

The vertical blueprint: how to design from the sky down

Typical city designs start on the ground. But what if the starting point wasn’t concrete—it was air? Dreamina turns that blueprint upside down, challenging you to construct from the clouds and draw down rather than up. No bulldozers, no zoning approval—simply imagination stacked like atmosphere.

When you operate Dreamina, you’re not only seeing architecture—you’re designing the altitude it resides upon. Begin with a straightforward request such as: “A tranquil floating town composed of lotus-hood houses, purple blue sky, and linked by silvery skybridges and flowing light pods”. In seconds, you’ll see your initial floating blueprint—prĂŞt to extend into a district, a skyline, a civilization in the sky.

And if you’re interested in establishing a brand for your new sky city, logo maker allows you to craft crests, aerial coats of arms, or seal motifs that define each district as a kingdom. Imagine feathered compasses, radiant altitude glyphs, or skyline silhouettes stamped with starlight ink.

Once your world is constructed? Split it into morsels of bliss. Design collectible icons, cloud mascots, or flying house drawings with the sticker maker, making your floating city an artboard of mementos. Because even in a city in the sky, you’ll have mementos you’ll want to remember you dreamed big.

When imagination becomes elevation

Floating cities ask one thing of you: to let go of the ground. With Dreamina, you’re not simply creating concept art—you’re building skylines that hover between fiction and future.

These aren’t mere images. They’re invitations. To envision a city with no traffic congestion or pollution. A city where you reside in a bubble above the clouds, and your neighbor could be an architect who constructs from fog.

Then open Dreamina, draw your district in the clouds, and free architecture from all constraints. For if cities do float, who’s to say you wouldn’t be the designer of them all?

Cristopher Diwata: From “Kalokalike” to “What Hafen Vella”

“Why you crying again?…”

If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok recently, chances are you’ve come across the now-iconic audio: “What hafen Vella?” With that phrase alone, Cristopher Diwata, the Taylor Lautner kalokalike from It’s Showtime’s Kalokalike Face 2: Level Up” back in 2013, has made an unexpected return to the spotlight.

A decade may have passed, but thanks to the algorithm gods and a bit of nostalgia, Cristopher’s skit is trending once again, gaining millions of views and inspiring countless meme-worthy recreations from fans and celebrities. Even artists like Ben&Ben and Piolo Pascual have jumped in on the fun. The viral moment? A dramatic impersonation of Twilight’s Jacob Black, complete with a ripped tank top and a passionate performance of “A Thousand Years.”

But what has life been like for Cristopher since then? And how does he feel about being famous—again?

Staying Humble with the Simplest of Dreams

Despite the sudden wave of attention, Cristopher remains deeply grounded. When asked about going viral again, his reaction was chill as he shared that he did not yet feel the fame, at all! Turns out, he has learned to manage his expectations and reactions.

Back in 2013, Cristopher joined “Kalokalike” after friends and classmates pointed out his uncanny resemblance to Taylor Lautner, fresh off the Twilight saga’s massive success. Though he hadn’t even seen the movies at first, he quickly studied Jacob Black’s character, mimicking his looks and lines to impress judges, and soon enough, the nation.

That now-viral line? A product of on-the-spot improvisation. With no costume or script in hand, Cristopher scrambled to find inspiration online before stepping on stage; and the rest, as they say, is viral history.

While his “Kalokalike” performance opened doors to gigs and acting stints, fame was quick and fleeting. Cristopher juggled part-time work and school but eventually had to give up his college studies due to frequent absences. He was close to finishing his degree in Secondary Education, majoring in Mathematics as he wanted to become a teacher.

Those years were tough, filled with side hustles, nightlife, and sacrifices. He moved to Manila hoping to chase his dreams of becoming an action star, but it wasn’t always enough to make ends meet.

A New Chapter: Family, Fish, and Focus

Everything changed when he met his wife in 2015. Now a proud father of two, Cristopher lives a modest life in Bataan as a fish dealer—buying and selling fresh catch to provide for his family.

“Everything I do is for them,” he said, holding back tears. “Even when I’m in Manila now, working, I only keep just enough money for myself. The rest, I’ll send back home.”he shared during one of his interviews with ABS-CBN.

It’s this raw honesty and humility that have won over the hearts of netizens all over again.

While he’s not counting on viral fame to last forever, Cristopher remains hopeful. His dream? A role in Coco Martin’s “Batang Quiapo,” even a short scene, would be a dream come true, such as being shot by Coco Martin on screen.

For now, Cristopher is booked and busy with shoots and guestings, taking on the wave of internet stardom once more. But no matter where it takes him, he’s keeping both feet on the ground.

Cristopher Diwata’s story is a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is one viral moment to revive a dream. But staying grounded? That’s the real flex. So, amidst all, stay humble, Sugboanons!