<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rental International a.k.a. Homestay Toronto Eh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rental International (Homestay Toronto Eh) provides homestay accommodations for international students near University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) and Centennial College. Located at 97 Craggview Drive in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We specialize in creating a home-away-from-home experience for students studying abroad, offering furnished private rooms in a safe, welcoming residential neighborhood with easy access to both UTSC and Centennial College campuses. Contact: rental.intl@outlook.com or (647) 208-3519. Proud supporters of Habitat for Humanity Canada.]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:42:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[If AI Leads Us to Abundance, Why Are We Racing So Hard?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO Lately, I've been thinking a lot about where all of this AI development is taking us.   There seems to be a growing belief that increasingly capable AI could eventually lead us toward a world of abundance—a world where AI and automation make many things cheaper, easier to access, and available to more people. And honestly, I find that idea exciting. But at the same time, I keep coming back to a question:   If abundance really is where we're...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/if-ai-leads-us-to-abundance-why-are-we-racing-so-hard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa4e7805462f0629b9ddde1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:18:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g4l7YkDQwA&amp;t=1459s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake America or Lake Ontario?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@CNN So, apparently, Lake Ontario is now Lake America—at least if you're looking at Google Maps from the United States. Here in Canada, however, it remains Lake Ontario. And somehow, I suspect that's not going to change anytime soon. It's tempting to laugh this off as just another political stunt. And, frankly, there is something slightly theatrical about a president deciding that a lake with more than four centuries of history needs a new name. But perhaps...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/lake-america-or-lake-ontario</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a94c228e1e9ffd6596cf03e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:19:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mprYW_i27FM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Watched Rekonek Last Night. Then Came The Last House: A Bizarre Coincidence and One Hell of a Movie Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@Netflix Sometimes you start a movie expecting nothing more than a couple of hours of entertainment, and somehow you end up having an entire existential experience before the afternoon is even over.   That was my experience with The Last House.   What makes it even more amusing is that I had watched Rekonek the night before. So when I started The Last House, I immediately had this strange feeling of déjà vu.   I thought, Wait a minute… haven't I just watched...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/i-watched-rekonek-last-night-then-came-the-last-house-a-bizarre-coincidence-and-one-hell-of-a-movi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7903057e238b0b8ae46dc0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:21:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLxgaz2Zp1k" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why SB19 Made Me Watch Lollapalooza for the First Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@allChannel2 I never imagined that my first time watching Lollapalooza would be because of a Filipino group. No, I didn't fly to Chicago. I just watched the livestream on my way to my doctor's appointment, and honestly, I only tuned in for SB19's set. Once they finished performing, I went on with the rest of my day. For many people, that probably sounds odd. Lollapalooza is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, featuring some of the biggest names in...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/why-sb19-made-me-watch-lollapalooza-for-the-first-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70fd8b10c38ed7f083d486</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:01:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI98WllQMSk&amp;list=RDfI98WllQMSk&amp;start_radio=1" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Business Behind The Music: What Taylor Swift, BTS and SB19 Teach Us About Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkTalkTea When people dream of becoming musicians, they usually imagine writing songs, performing on stage, and building a loyal fan base. Few begin their journey thinking about contracts, publishing rights, ownership, leverage, or business strategy.   That is understandable.   At the beginning of a career, artists naturally focus on creating music and reaching an audience. But as their careers grow, another reality emerges: the music industry is not only a...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/the-business-behind-the-music-what-taylor-swift-bts-and-sb19-teach-us-about-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a40bedfb689f567a9e38b19</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:30:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykgko0cmXh0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Must BINI's Excellence Be Validated Abroad First?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@abscbnnews BINI’s Coachella performance is absolutely a proud milestone worth celebrating for all Filipinos—including myself, an A’tin. But at the same time, I wish the government would also learn to recognize and support them, and other artists, for their cultural impact and achievements even before Western validation arrives. BINI had already made a meaningful impact worthy of recognition, even before they had yet to perform at Coachella. Why always wait for...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/why-must-bini-s-excellence-be-validated-abroad-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69feda054f7ebdc9f6ac3ae0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:33:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63wpY5Vzivc" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chocolate, Identity, and the Filipino Cacao Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filipino chocolate keeps its soul; so do Filipinos with their identity. Source: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialTimes What makes you Filipino? Ask a Filipino, and you might see them freeze, searching for words that don’t come easily .  Or maybe you’ve asked yourself the same question. Many Filipinos, especially those navigating multiple cultures or generations abroad, feel unsure.  Am I really this? Why don’t I look like I’m supposed to? Why do I feel connected to so many worlds? It’s a...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/chocolate-identity-and-the-filipino-cacao-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698849e5babf74b7d0de51ba</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoXJ842fpYg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Around Toronto Is Easier Than You Think — A Guide for Visitors, Newcomers &#38; International Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Including Ontario day trips, regional travel, and interactive tools) Source: https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateBucketList For locals, Toronto has a reputation for being difficult to get around. If you ask them, you’ll often hear things like: “Transit is unreliable.” “You have to live downtown.” “It takes forever to get anywhere.” I’m a local too — but I also host international students, travelers and newcomers. And after comparing Toronto’s transportation system with major cities worldwide, I...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/getting-around-toronto-is-easier-than-you-think-a-guide-for-visitors-newcomers-international-st</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6935278421dbaf583f8b1cb0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:38:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNCnZ0H34NQ&amp;t=72s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authenticity Over Perfection: The Heart of Philippine Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@WishFM1075official In today’s global music landscape, perfection is often the standard. Auto-tune, pitch correction, and pre-recorded backing tracks are commonplace, especially in industries like K-pop and Western pop. Artists are expected to deliver flawless vocals while executing complex choreography — resulting in polished, picture-perfect performances. In the Philippines, music culture takes a very different approach. Here,  authenticity, human emotion,...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/authenticity-over-perfection-the-heart-of-philippine-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693f408538266d8ba629f114</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:01:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtBUG4o5sNM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Corruption. Prioritization Isn’t Enough — We Need the CADENA Act Passed Now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@gmanews Filipinos have had enough of ghost projects, overpriced contracts, and public funds vanishing into thin air. It’s not enough for leaders to say the bill is a priority—we need it passed into law.   Recent news shows the President urging prioritization, but many fear this is symbolic, a way to appease public pressure without guaranteeing real action. Actual certification and passage of the CADENA Act (Senate Bill 1506) is the only way to ensure...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/stop-corruption-prioritization-isn-t-enough-we-need-the-cadena-act-passed-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6938bf450b27bc7cafc7e47c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:39:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbPXIUaxFt8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colonial Shadows and the Roots of Corruption in the Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@benandbenmusic Corruption in the Philippines is a deeply rooted, self-perpetuating cycle. People get angry, scandals make headlines, but nothing truly changes. The poor get poorer, the rich—especially those in power—get richer, and accountability slowly fades into silence. Part of this dysfunction can be traced back to the legacy of Spanish colonization. In order to survive under foreign rule, many Filipinos were forced to adopt imposed values, often at the...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/colonial-shadows-and-the-roots-of-corruption-in-the-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f48a5c76646ed86e43c275</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:53:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaGmwtpOyV0&amp;list=RDyaGmwtpOyV0&amp;start_radio=1" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before Texts and Timelines, There Was Harana — Slow, Sincere, and Unforgettable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@FloranteAguilarGuitar Back in the day, one of the most beautiful parts of courtship in the Philippines was the tradition of  harana  — when a man would stand beneath a woman’s window and serenade her under the night sky. Born, raised and lived half of my life in the Philippines, I find myself missing this tradition deeply, even though I never truly got the chance to take part in it myself. Part of what draws me to  harana  is that I’ve always loved music — so...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/before-texts-and-timelines-there-was-harana-slow-sincere-and-unforgettable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f455fea6f2484f3c97da9e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:57:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-1U1a3p3N8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Hosting: How International Students Brought Music, Meaning, and Moisturizer Into Our Lives - A Christmas Memory to Begin With]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the moments that perfectly captures what it’s like to host international students would be Christmas. This short video clip shows us all together—laughing, eating, celebrating. It’s loud, it’s joyful, and honestly, it’s one of those rare times where everyone comes together under one roof, no matter where they’re from. Watching it again always brings back a flood of happy memories. But as much as this and other videos we've managed to capture convey the warmth and fun of hosting,...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/more-than-hosting-how-international-students-brought-music-meaning-and-moisturizer-into-our-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eb62974f943ceea366e9df</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:37:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/1b16e9_608ae0e435b844be9ec763bca020101a/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truth and Reconciliation—And the Kids Still Fighting to Belong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@aljazeeraenglish Today is Truth and Reconciliation Day. I’ve been learning more about what actually...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/truth-and-reconciliation-and-the-kids-still-fighting-to-belong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc2961b024477f324129e2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:09:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peLd_jtMdrc" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Just a Place to Stay: The Realities of Hosting International Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we first decided to open our home to international students, it wasn’t just an act of kindness or cultural curiosity — it was a practical decision. Like many families, we were trying to make ends meet, and this arrangement helped. We knew it wouldn’t be easy. And it wasn’t. Still isn’t, some days. But at least it always gets better. At first, the idea sounded like something we could handle. We thought: how hard can it be? You give them a roof, a room, and meals — the rest will work...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/more-than-just-a-place-to-stay-the-realities-of-hosting-international-students</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9f87ccb09911e236fa080</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx1FVZ17qS0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A’TIN’s Thoughts on the SB19–BINI Fan War, Coachella, and Going Global]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://billboardphilippines.com/ As an A’TIN and a proud supporter of Filipino music, I’ve been following the recent fan...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/a-tin-s-thoughts-on-the-sb19-bini-fan-war-coachella-and-going-global</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d957fe4c8425dc7bfd99ce</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:10:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho4xj1u2iY8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reclaiming Pakikisama to Its Core: Bayanihan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@thefilipinostorystudio From Colonial Silence to Communal Courage In Filipino culture, pakikisama  — the value of getting along with others — is often seen as a strength. It reflects our collective spirit, our desire for social harmony, and our ability to maintain peace in group settings. But when taken too far, pakikisama  can become a quiet force that silences truth, tolerates wrongdoing, and discourages accountability. Some call it kindness or politeness....]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/reclaiming-pakikisama-to-its-core-bayanihan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d836004c8425dc7bfb4a0a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:35:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdClMXrQlTM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SB19's Global Rise, Local Snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@officialSB19 When I first looked into the songs charting on Billboard’s global charts , I wasn’t too...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/sb19-s-global-rise-local-snub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bcf0618c49b59a1970a4c5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHoTGkTknIM&amp;list=RDgHoTGkTknIM&amp;start_radio=1" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions for a New Name: Does Sankofa Square Truly Reflect Toronto?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@RebelNewsOnline The renaming of Dundas Square to Sankofa Square  is being celebrated as a historic...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/sankofa-square-and-the-question-of-shared-belonging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ab537d689a6f23611075d9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 18:06:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liED19JS89o" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Afritada with a Kick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.youtube.com/@bonappetit I didn’t grow up thinking I’d be a cook. To be honest, most of the time I just let the wife...]]></description><link>https://rentalinternational.wixsite.com/homestay-toronto-eh/post/chicken-afritada-with-a-kick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68aaa2c7689a6f23610ebc82</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:48:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmntzm5yBYY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Tito Ompong</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>