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25 Cents’ Worth: Familiar politics Trump the Filipino interest

Strongman politics grip the Filipino psyche, thriving on narrow narratives, ominous oppression, and fabricated faith while swaying voter preferences.

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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.

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25 Cents’ Worth: The trials and triumphs of coming out

While coming out is empowering, being forced to do it defeats the compelling nature of this act.

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25 Cents’ Worth: Realities behind the fame, fortune, gilded spoons of nepotism babies

As nepotism babies bask in the opportunities provided by their undeniable privilege, they pose seemingly unfair advantages over those born without such connections.

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A not-so-silent night: Navigating the Filipino family Christmas

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.

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Your biggest fan: The fallout of parasocial relationships

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?

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25 Cents’ Worth: When Filipinos turn against each other

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.

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25 Cents’ Worth: How the girlboss stained her blazer and her empire

As the girlboss trend escapes social media, one questions if this is a new leap for feminism or a patriarchy-induced delusion.

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25 Cents’ Worth: The performance and power of an apology

While apologies acknowledge one’s errors, it should not be used as a substitute for accountability.

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En pointe: Beyond the jumps and splits

“May ballet pala sa Pilipinas?” (Does ballet exist in the Philippines?) Such is a question often posed by Filipinos when thinking about the Philippine dance scene. And it is one that Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Ballet Manila founder and artistic director, hopes to answer—a barrier and a notion that she and many other local ballet enthusiasts strive…