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Where grief rests, love lingers

What were moments of loud celebration are now times of solemn remembering—but it is in these times of grief that the departed’s legacies come alive.

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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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Packages of love: Unwrapping the balikbayan box

In brown corrugated boxes that are filled to the brim, an unwritten promise is the bow on top: a seal of love and a yearning for home.

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Writers Recap: Singing the never-ending story with ‘We Are Innersoul: All the World’s a Stage’

Commemorating 27 years of Lasallian service with music and harmonies, De La Salle Innersoul staged We Are Innersoul: All the World’s a Stage at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium last February 28 to March 1. In collaboration with La Salle Dance Company (LSDC) and Green Media Group (GMG), the two-day concert seamlessly blended vocal artistry, unfolding…

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Yearning for life with Paul Aquino, herein, thereafter

Stuck to more than just our minds, Paul Aquino’s artworks color the world brighter with its decorative yet compelling messages.

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Neurodivergence beyond the rose-tinted lens of love

“I feel like I need to mask my condition.” Nico*, who is diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), understands this struggle well. When he socializes, he worries about being “too much” and losing focus during conversations. This is a running habit for people on the spectrum of neurodiversity, whose daily experiences require careful navigation due to…

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Intimacy coordinating: The art of consensual creativity and sensitive sensuality

Intimacy coordinators handle on-screen sultriness with gentleness, as what the eyes see might go beyond what the mind is prepared for.

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The thrill of the chase: Betting on a losing game with online gamblers

Despite the official call to shut down POGOs, the lucrative temptation of always being one turn away from the jackpot keeps players coming back.

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Tailing nonprofits in their goal for paw-sitive change

Four-legged companions trace the footsteps left by NPOs who are determined to help them get their tail wagging again.

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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.