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Tara, gig! The youth revitalizing the Metro Manila gig scene

Local music gigs immerse the Filipino youth in a community that’s flowing with support and passion for local music.

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Kanlungan ni Maria’s mission of aging with grace

Situated amid the quiet uptown of Antipolo City, Kanlungan ni Maria is a welcoming haven for the overlooked elderly of society.

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Reigniting the firefighting industry with the women of Pandacan Fire Station

As one of the first all-female firefighting teams in Metro Manila, the women of Pandacan share their experiences in a male-dominated industry.

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Reclaiming the narrative, Filipina writers champion stories of womanhood.

The legacies of womanhood do not go unshared. Their stories live on and are immortalized through words weaved by Filipina writers.

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Stepping into the past with Batangas’ 19th century  heritage town

Underneath the nostalgic beauty of the houses in Taal is a rich history preserved by its present day residents.

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Larger than life: Filipino drag kings challenge the mainstream

Not a lot of people know of the drag kings in the country, but these artists are fascinating to watch as they challenge the gender binary.

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Pride in pomp: Redefining the status quo through gay pageantry

Gay pageantry is more than a spectacle of beauty and talent; these contestants represent a loving community of queer people hoping to be embraced by the Filipino society.

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Beyond the binary: Women’s trials and tribulations in tech

Women break the glass ceiling in a continuous effort to fight for their place in the tech industry.

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Molded to perfection: The art of food models

There is much passion and precision that goes into the act of creating eye-catching pieces—more so if it involves catching one’s appetite, such as in fake food art.

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Grit and glamor: Reimagining masculinity through male pageantry

Male pageantry redefines traditional masculinity by celebrating all physicalities of the male nature. In doing this, the notion of toxic masculinity is unraveled and destroyed.