Jul 192017
While queuing for more than an hour just to catch a ride home, I noticed commuters in front of me giggling while staring at their smartphones with earphones on. I subtly leaned in to find out what was stirring their interest. On the screen, I saw the familiar faces of Korean actors of a prime time soap opera. I realized that the benefit of foreign telenovelas among Filipinos is that it helps to keep them calm and entertained, especially city commuters who endure hours of standing in line.