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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.

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Romance beyond the price tag: handmade and handwritten with care

While shiny things and paper rings declare love boldly, careful gestures and imperfect letters capture the heart’s most vulnerable truths.

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For Manang, our favorite family member

While yayas enter a house with their hearts set on their family back at home, they also become invaluable to the alagas they care for.

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Tender hearts bloom through the work of local florists

Florists make celebrations of love and light even more vibrant by working from root to petal to fulfill their clients’ visions and intentions.

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Is it casual now?: Stuck in a sticky situationship

With no labels and just enough intimacy to blur the lines, situationships redefine modern love, one mixed signal at a time.

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When the mother tongue is cut, Filipino teachers mend the threads of local languages

As the Philippines caves into globalization, where English is the norm, language as a medium of heritage is at a standstill—a responsibility left in the hands of educators.