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The hidden pieces from compulsory heterosexuality

Shedding societal expectations of heterosexual relationships may take years for queer individuals, but the self-determination that ensues is utterly freeing.

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Inumagahan: Celebrating the Filipino Simbang Gabi

While the annual nine-day tradition of Simbang Gabi is a collective Filipino practice, the involvement at the personal level differs for one person to the next.

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Rant and Rave: “Five Nights at Freddy’s” bites off more than it can chew

As the horror game adaptation made its way to the big screen, fans gladly relived the eerie run-down pizzeria, though it lacked the paralyzing fear factor that cemented its fame.

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Out of sight, in the mind: The sobering reality of mental health issues

Mental illnesses are conditions that may not seem so apparent to any onlooker—but that does not make the struggle any less valid.

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Reigniting the firefighting industry with the women of Pandacan Fire Station

As one of the first all-female firefighting teams in Metro Manila, the women of Pandacan share their experiences in a male-dominated industry.

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Custodians of legacy: Maritime conservationists make waves to protect PH waters

Marine conservationists have stepped up as the stewards of the seas, committed to protecting aquatic life from the greedy hands of corporations.

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Pride in pomp: Redefining the status quo through gay pageantry

Gay pageantry is more than a spectacle of beauty and talent; these contestants represent a loving community of queer people hoping to be embraced by the Filipino society.

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To the great and even greater: Oscars 2023 Best Picture Predictions—Part Two

Variety The various themes and plotlines that this year’s Best Picture nominees brought to life were nothing short of amazing. Whether you’re in the mood for a tearjerker, a feel-good tale, or an empowering story, this list has got it all. But at the end of the day, only one film gets to take home…

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To the great and even greater: Oscars 2023 Best Picture Prediction—Part One

Variety After the slap that overshadowed the 2022 Oscars award show, the 95th Academy Awards is certainly expected to stand out and be better than past ceremonies; this pressure is perhaps what contributed to the intriguing list of contenders for the Best Picture category. Countless fierce and hot debates have stirred about which film will…

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Rant and Rave: Why July’s ‘What If?’ leaves no room for questions

As the spotlight shines brightly on more indie talents, Why July takes the stage without missing a single beat. Hailing from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, the group is composed of five members: vocalist Solo Adriano, guitarist Emil De Dios, pianist and vocalist Dani Mendoza, bassist Matt Marasigan, and drummer TJ Martinez. The…