In the absence of DOH and DOST secretaries, Filipinos are once again left to fend for themselves amid ongoing crises.
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Nothing to reap, nothing to sow
“Hampaslupa” is a Filipino word literally meaning “to strike the land”. We often see how this phrase is used as a derogatory term for people who are dirt-poor. However, this is a far cry from its original purpose of describing farmers, people who make a living out of striking the land and tilling it for…
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Terribly happy to be terrible
Eventually, we realize that we do something not for the recognition or because we’re good at it, but we do something because it makes us happy.
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A case of regression
Despite the Constitution saying that the life of a mother, alongside that of the child, must be protected, the reality is far from it.
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When ‘Marry you’ plays
Society plays a vital role in shaping the way we view the world, including how we perceive and accept love in all its forms.
The rash decision from the Department of Education to have a full-on reopening of classes in the face-to-face setup will jeopardize both teachers and students.
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The woman in the mirror
Filipino culture has cultivated this toxicity in fat shaming but this should not be normalized as it hurts people more than it helps.
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Pride in question
Sara Duterte-Carpio had casually dropped her being part of the LGBTQ+ but the question of whether or not this is a sincere admission or a political move remains.
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May our colors never fade
If we want to queer the future, we need more shows like Heartstopper—wholesome, sweet, and unafraid of telling queer stories authentically.
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Sphere of influence
During these times of rampant misinformation and disinformation, the government’s plan to hold vloggers as journalists’ equals is nothing but dangerous.