The link between gender inequality and poverty
When we talk about poverty, the surface-level discussion involves topics like low income as well as the lack of job opportunities for those who didn’t finish school. But have you…
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A company thinks posting a bikini photo is ‘unprofessional’
There is an unofficial rule about keeping your social media “squeaky clean” once you start working. This means you shouldn’t make inappropriate posts—including offensive posts and sharing private information about…
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Adopt don’t shop: Support this local shelter
My experience in pet adoption started when I was very young. I remember my cousin taking home a puppy from our lola‘s farm, and we raised him until he was old…
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Official believes separating male and female students stops teen pregnancy
Last August, Socioeconomic Planning secretary Ernesto Pernia told reporters that teenage pregnancy in the Philippines is already a “national concern.” The Commission on Population (POPCOM) cited that around 196,000 Filipinos…
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Find out which strong female animal you are based on your zodiac sign
There is no doubt that females are incredible and female animals do not disappoint. From lions to ducks, there is absolutely nothing in this world that could deny the feistiness…
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Sue Ramirez going braless isn’t an invitation for online harassment
View this post on Instagram Ikot ikot lang. . Ang babaeng allergic sa bra 😂✌🏻 A post shared by Sue Dodd (@sueannadoodles) on Aug 25, 2019 at 6:13am PDT Going…
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PNP-HPG’s reasons for deploying policewomen is the most sexist thing we’ve heard
Just when we thought our country was slowly adopting a more feminist mindset, our very own government authorities prove us wrong. Last Sept. 4, 48 motorcycle-riding policewomen were deployed by…
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Child marriages occur in the Philippines and we must continue the fight against it
When I was 13, I remember being in a hurry to become 18, so that I can be tall and charming, just like my older cousins who were in college.…
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Here are places you can visit to clear the noise in your head
The world is one big crowd. People are everywhere, the noise can be deafening, and sometimes you just need a break from it all. Alone time is the key. Don’t…
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We shouldn’t have to tell you that compliments and catcalling aren’t the same
There are some men who really don’t know the meaning of “no” and “back off.” The fact there are Philippine cities enacting anti-catcalling laws, and a national law prohibiting harassment…
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