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Junk journaling: The intimacy in scraps and keepsakes

Junk journals spread the spirit of sentimentality, one souvenir at a time.

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At bazaars, it’s not just business as usual

Bazaars offer more than just products—trading and tributing stories of local craftsmanship and community.

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Carving spaces in concrete: the art of skaters’ tenacity in the metropolis

As the city’s avenues thrum with the hum of wheels on concrete, silhouettes glide in rhythm through the margins—empty lots, wide streets, nearby parks—turning overlooked patches into thrilling arenas. To many, skaters are a public nuisance and intrusion. But to those maneuvering the boards, skating is a ritual of expression, escape, and belonging—a way of…

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Tagay pa! Inumans give a toast to Filipino togetherness

Through clinking glasses and infectious laughter, the inuman bares the hearts of its partakers, revealing the spirit of friendship and camaraderie.

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Amid dissonance, dubbing synchronizes stories and the Filipino voice

As midday strikes, the familiar routine of watching cable television bears a Filipino rhythm, carried out by the art of dubbing. From the quirky antics of Western cartoons to the high action of anime, dubbing has transformed countless forms of media into Filipino experiences.  By adapting shows into the local tongue and humor, dubbing bridges…

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Pixelated pursuit: The pull and gamble of gacha games

Tantalizing as gacha games may be, players must jump hoops to avoid sacrificing the games’ essence amid the endless chase for the next rare pull.

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In with the old and new: How Filipino fashion seams tradition and innovation

Designers and wearers alike keep Filipino fashion alive through reinvention—stitching time-honored heritage into today’s couture.

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Namesaking: When identity begins before birth

Being named after someone is a true honor. However, how much of it preempts their will and predetermines the expectations for them in life?

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Baking with love: A slice of life’s sweetest celebrations

The perfect recipe for a custom cake is as follows: a cup of sincerity, a dash of creativity, and a scoop of mastery.

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Bisexuality strikes the balance between the binaries

Bisexuality is always at the crosshairs in queer discourse. In this Plunge, bisexuals reclaim a narrative that too many try to tell on their behalf.