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Today’s Photo Editorial: Sofronio Vasquez, Sara Duterte

Fast Food Chains Go Digital: Kiosks Or No Kiosks?

Ah, the digital order kiosk—a shining monument to progress in fast-food dining. Who wouldn’t want to stand awkwardly in front of a glowing screen, scrolling through endless submenus just to find “no pickles” for their burger? These technological marvels promise convenience, yet often deliver chaos. Instead of one cashier managing a line, we now have five kiosks fostering five individual bottlenecks, each held hostage by confused patrons deciphering touchscreens like ancient hieroglyphs.

And let’s not overlook the “hidden” benefit: fewer employees. Why pay humans when you can let machines take the heat for botched orders? It’s efficiency at its finest, until the system crashes and everyone’s forced back into one line for the lone, overworked cashier.

For tech-savvy diners, it’s a breeze. For non-techies, it’s a gauntlet of shame and frustration. Truly, these kiosks embody the future: faster, sleeker, and mildly infuriating. But hey, at least they don’t ask for tips.

Do you like digital kiosks? Let us know in the comment section.

Pinoys’ Fascination For Celebrity Splits

Filipinos and their obsession with celebrity breakups—truly, it’s a national sport!

Forget basketball or karaoke; it’s the drama of star-crossed lovers that keeps everyone glued to their phones. Whether it’s the “happily ever after” that wasn’t or cryptic Instagram posts about “self-love,” people are ready to dissect every detail as if their lives depended on it.

Why the fascination? Perhaps it’s our love for teleseryes bleeding into real life. Every breakup becomes an imagined plot twist: “Sino ang third party?” “Was it kabit or career?” Suddenly, everyone’s a private investigator, piecing together clues from vague posts and blurry paparazzi photos.

But maybe it’s more than just idle gossip. Celebrity splits are a mirror of our own lives—drama, heartache, and hope for a sequel. Plus, let’s be real: when your day involves traffic, bills, and utang, a good breakup scandal is the perfect escape. Pass the chismis!