135 – On Farewell Mentions: Triptych 18

It was March 2014 when I first stepped into this company located at the other side of Araneta Avenue, the one heading towards Sgt. Rivera and A. Bonifacio. I originally applied as a development editor, but compensation issues led me to take a marketing-related post. My job involved writing content for promotional materials, multimedia scripts, and publicity …

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130 – On Dining With Darius: Arya Persian Restaurant, Robinsons Magnolia

A lesson on Asian Civilization and History would not be complete without the mention of Persia. This ancient kingdom in the Middle East prides itself on being the cradle of civilization—as it is located in the Fertile Crescent region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Monarchs such as Darius I, his son Xerxes I (who …