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Through the embers, the legacy of the Manila Central Post Office lives on

Severely damaged by the fire, the majestic building serves as a reminder to honor the Filipino cultural heritage before it fades away with time.

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Ghosts of democracy: Transcending loss with families of desaparecidos

Grieving a disappeared loved one is difficult to bear while more cases of enforced disappearances continue to haunt society.

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Rainbow blues: The politics and dangers behind pinkwashing

Through pinkwashing, politicians show their surface-level support to queer causes while diluting their meaning and significance.

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Staying grounded: What stands between Filipino travelers and the world

From the flawed immigration system to our passport’s minuscule power, it is no secret that Filipinos face difficulties in applying for any type of visa.

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How farmers’ cries for help grow louder amid calamities

While natural disasters wreak havoc across the nation, farmers are left to fend for themselves, to salvage their homes and livelihood.

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Silenced voices and conflicting political narratives burn family bridges

Nothing is more dangerous to familial connections than contrasting political stances. Here, we shed light on what it’s like to live under a roof where you are the minority opinion.

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Beside buried cases house buried truths in the Filipino true crime scene

True crime is often shrouded by the dark air of mystery—but where there is mystery, there are those who aim to expose the truth, whether through podcasts or journalistic reporting.

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Through the facades of modernization projects lie the fisherfolk left behind

Corporate giants greedily reclaim land and sea to build mega infrastructures, causing the fisherfolks’ loss of livelihood and homes.

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Bulag-bulagan: Navigating the Philippines’ short-sighted colonial justice system

Despite the multitude of languages in the country, our legislation and the judicial system have yet to adapt to our native tongues.

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Tales of tarnished text: Grappling with the censorship of progressive literature

Progressive literature has the power to overturn outdated and oppressive structures, giving writers the power to decide the future that’s best for them.