People are gullible—and sensationalists know it. Clickbait works because audiences keep clicking, rewarding exaggeration over accuracy. In today’s media landscape, headlines are crafted not just to inform, but to gain traction. Millions fall for sensationalized news kickers and half-baked narratives, accepting them without question or verification. As more media outlets lean into this demand, journalism…
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Fulfillment beyond routine
When the routine of college sets in, students may find themselves jaded, pushing them to seek fulfillment through new experiences that would shape their growth.
While progressive laws promise change, neglected needs and frail systems keep them distant from the people they are meant to serve.
Not my fault my dad works hard
Wealth is often framed as a direct result of effort, but in a polar system, “hard work” is necessary for survival, not a guaranteed path to affluence.
More than witty taglines and clean branding, improving the country’s tourism entails making it habitable for both citizens and tourists.
What home taught me about kapwa
My home taught me that our “kapwa”—interactions, shared duties, and people—quietly shape who we become as individuals.
Who said I’d die alone?
Society at large must learn to deconstruct its restrictive perspective on love.
Handicapping the disadvantaged
Public and private sectors should work hand in hand to level the playing field of sports for everyone.
It’s really one of our own
Not all battles are with foes, some are fought even against familiar faces.
Playing the same game
From locker rooms to newsrooms, women in sports often endure inequity silently, speaking up at personal cost but events like the UAAP pay gap make it more difficult.








