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Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’ is a testament to his heinous crimes

Posted on August 17, 2019August 17, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Jeffrey Epstein is dead but the world is still reeling from his alleged transgressions. The alleged child-sex trafficker who was found dead by apparent suicide in his prison cell…

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Body neutrality is the most important lesson for young girls

Posted on August 15, 2019August 16, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Filipino culture is commenting on someone’s weight as a greeting. You might think it’s funny, but it’s not normal to hear people focus on your body and measure your worth…

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Tangkilikin ang sariling atin: Mga alamat na kailangang balikan

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Karmihan sa atin ay lumaki sa mga kwentong pambata. Naaalala ko pa noong aking kamusmusan, ako’y nagbabasa ng mga kwento nila Jack and the Beanstalk, The Princess and the Pea, Sleeping Beauty, at…

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What you really need to know about getting an annulment

Posted on August 11, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Divorce continues to be a touchy topic here in the Philippines. Whenever it’s brought up, the negative reactions range from straight-up disapproval to making excuses in the guise of support.…

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Ghost Month is here: How you can ward off bad luck

Posted on August 10, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

In case you didn’t know, August is Ghost Month. Before you say anything, this has nothing to do with “ghosting” your Tinder date. It’s based on the ancient Chinese legend of…

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Marvel whitewashed Wave, but she’s not the first hero to get this treatment

Posted on August 5, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Best believe there were Filipinos telling jokes about how Wave used whitening products, which is (sadly) a common beauty trend in our country.

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YouTube “reality TV” videos: What’s real, what’s not?

Posted on August 3, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Today, YouTube is now—for lack of a better term—sh*t show of sensationalized content that is fabricated and sometimes endangers the well-being of their viewers.

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The PNP can call out Angkas’ bad joke, but not Duterte’s rape jokes?

Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Delivery and transport service Angkas is not only known for helping commuters get home during rush hour, it’s also witty on Twitter. The @angkas account has some relatable and funny…

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Real talk: You don’t need to follow all your friends on social media

Posted on July 30, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Social media is the easiest way to connect with people. You could chat up someone you haven’t talked to or seen in a while and you can add and follow…

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This is what Instagram will look like once we hide likes

Posted on July 28, 2019July 28, 2019
Cai Subijano

I have something kind of icky to admit: I’ve stopped posting on my Instagram feed because my photos don’t actually get that many likes.

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Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’ is a testament to his heinous crimes

Body neutrality is the most important lesson for young girls

Tangkilikin ang sariling atin: Mga alamat na kailangang balikan

What you really need to know about getting an annulment

Ghost Month is here: How you can ward off bad luck

Marvel whitewashed Wave, but she’s not the first hero to get this treatment

YouTube “reality TV” videos: What’s real, what’s not?

The PNP can call out Angkas’ bad joke, but not Duterte’s rape jokes?

“Reset Day” is the new definition of quality me-time

6 bad habits that need to stop before I turn 30

Conquering Mercury retrograde: How to overcome our cosmic foe

Do you ever dream about the life you wished you lived?

Making a promise to my child through the elections

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