When former President Rodrigo Duterte was flown to The Hague, one could only hope that his troublesome sexist legacy would be exiled along with him. Unfortunately, it lives on in the grimiest personalities that Philippine politics has to offer, as shown through campaigns for the 2025 Midterm Elections. Aspiring Pasig City congressman Atty. Ian Sia…
Tag: 25 Cents’ Worth
Strongman politics grip the Filipino psyche, thriving on narrow narratives, ominous oppression, and fabricated faith while swaying voter preferences.
25 Cents’ Worth: All men must die
Men’s inclination to cast a storm of superiority over the fairer sex has withstood the test of time—only ever making things worse.
While coming out is empowering, being forced to do it defeats the compelling nature of this act.
As nepotism babies bask in the opportunities provided by their undeniable privilege, they pose seemingly unfair advantages over those born without such connections.
This holiday season is abundant with delicious food and thoughtful presents, but may also be rife with insensitive comments from the people you love the most.
The average celebrity is no stranger to endless declarations of love; but how much of a star is really for their fans to have and to hold?
There is a certain satisfaction that comes with seeing your rivals under distress—but when applied in the political sphere, this feeling becomes more of a detriment to society.
As the girlboss trend escapes social media, one questions if this is a new leap for feminism or a patriarchy-induced delusion.
While apologies acknowledge one’s errors, it should not be used as a substitute for accountability.










