D.E.C. DUQUE WRITING SERVICES
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I’ve put together a carefully curated selection of my latest and most influential pieces. Read through the samples below and feel free to get in touch to learn more about me and to discuss any projects you may want to send my way.
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PAINTS PART 1
June 23, 2021
You may be planning to paint something for some time now but you know close to nothing about paints. Today's your lucky day because we shall explore the most common types of paints used by individuals ranging from Do-It-Yourself enthusiasts to construction professionals.
November 29, 2020
The Korean War (1950-53) saw UN forces, led by the South Koreans and US, fight against communist backed forces, led by North Korea and China. Here, Denise Emille Duque explains the story of one of the countries that formed part of the UN force – the Philippines. In particular he looks at the feats of the Filipino forces against Chinese troops in the 1951 Battle of Yultong.
SAINT NUNO DE SANTA MARIA: THE SAINT CONSTABLE OF PORTUGAL
October 20. 2020
Saint Nuno de Santa Maria lived a truly heroic life. Power and wealth can turn a good and faithful man into a depraved creature who forsakes the Lord and all His righteousness. But, some had the strength, the will, and the faith to abandon it all for the Kingdom of God. That man is St. Nuno de Santa Maria, also known as Nuno Alvares Pereira, the Saint Constable of Portugal.
November 19, 2020
St. Jude Thaddeus, patron of the desperate, was an apostle of Jesus, who preached the Gospel in the East where he was martyred. Even today people still invoke him as a comforter, a friend, and a beacon of hope.
HOW MUSIC DEEPENED MY FAITH
June 17, 2021
Ah, music. The wonderful and organized pattern of sounds that creates melodies and harmonies which pull on our heartstrings.
It is truly a wonderful and magnificent gift that our Lord has given to us, His kids. And because it is a gift from God, He uses it to help people grow in faith.
One particular person He pulled closer to Him through music was me!
COVID LESSONS FOR A PASIG CITY PRIEST
January 21, 2021
Father Bernardo “Bernie” Carpio is one of the priests at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Pasig City, Philippines. He is an active man of faith, beloved in Pasig City. As was the case for millions of others in 2020, Fr. Bernie’s life was irrevocably changed by the global coronavirus pandemic.
PAINTING FOR DUMMIES: NEW SURFACE PREPARATION
June 2023
Surface preparation is one of the most vital steps in the painting process. It ensures that the paint you applied will adhere, last long, and not be susceptible to several paint defects such as cracks, tears, sagging, chalking, efflorescence, peeling, blistering, flaking, etc. Click read more to read the whole article.
SOLVING PAINT DEFECTS #1: CHALKING
January 27, 2022
Pader mo nag-chalk?
Simple lang ang pag tanggal ng chalking sa pader. Mag-punas ka lang at mag pahid ng isang coat ng DURACOAT 100% Pure Acrylic Latex Paint at tanggal na ang chalking!
Punas. Pahid. Tapos!
Panoorin na ang aming video at wag kalimutang bumili ng DURACOAT sa inyong mga suking hardware store.
DRIES AS FAST AS 15 MINUTES!
January 30, 2022
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 with 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑫𝒓𝒚 𝑬𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒍, the FASTEST Quick Dry Enamel in the market!
Triton QDE offers long-lasting protection and outstanding surface beauty in just 15 minutes of drying. You can paint it on wood and metal furniture, gates, fences, doors, trusses, pipes, etc.
Say goodbye to the long hours of waiting and say hello to the long-lasting and the quick-drying with TRITON QUICK DRY ENAMEL!
Buy yours now in hardware stores near you!
TRITON FLATWALL ENAMEL AD
March 28, 2022
Say goodbye to minor imperfections with 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥!
𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥 is a high-quality alkyd-based paint with high-hiding power than can conceal small surface imperfections and durability that can protect surfaces from exposure.
Try this on your wood and metal furniture. Buy it now!
TRITEX TEXTURED PAINT AD
February 28, 2022
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐍𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐌!
Hide small surface imperfections with 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐗 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭!
TRITEX is the cost-saving solution to concealing gouges, scratches, hairline cracks, uneven spots, etc. With this paint, you can skip plastering and just paint the minor imperfections away!
Buy yours now in hardware stores near you!
TRITON GOT IT FIXED: REBAR CORROSION PREVENTION
March 12, 2021
Concrete and steel are the foundations of the modern construction industry. This two go hand in hand when building a small house or building the tallest towers man has ever seen. But what happens when corrosion starts to deteriorate buildings?
"The turtle wins the race."
