The female athletes to watch out for at the 2019 SEA Games
What else is there to say about the 2019 SEA Games that hasn’t been said yet? We’re going to say it outright: It’s a hot mess and the Philippine government…
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Why violence against women should concern you
Violence against women is a global problem that remains alarmingly prevalent. It happens in business, in universities, in politics, in the military and in industries across the world. Women are…
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Fun facts about Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee
Model-actress Michelle Dee was crowned Miss World Philippines 2019 last night and the whole country celebrated her victory. She’ll be representing the country in London on Dec. 14. At just…
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Meet the Filipino heroines who pushed for equality in the PH
Filipinas are strong and brave. Throughout history, several important women have broken that pervasive “Maria Clara” mold—that women should be meek and subservient—society has imposed on us. Many of them…
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“Maria Clara” is not always the best definition of Filipinas
Rizal created her as the ideal image of “the purity and innocence of a sheltered native (Filipino) woman during the Spanish occupation.”
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Are Filipinas truly free in 2019?
In the Philippines, we put high regard for women—our ancestors were healers and warriors, and we are often referred as “the light of a home.” Despite that, some of our basic rights have also been ignored for far too long.
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Marcela Agoncillo: The shero responsible for the Philippine flag
Happy National Flag Day! Regardless of the present condition of our country, the Philippine flag still manages to emanate pride in me. The symbolic blue and red, and the three…
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Dionne Umalla is the 5th woman to become PMA valedictorian
Congratulations are in order for Cadet First Class Dionne Umalla. She graduated top of her class in the Philippine Military Academy, a male-dominated academy. The 21-year-old is the 5th woman…
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No, my mom is not “JUST” a housewife
When I was younger, I distinctly remember writing on a piece of paper: “I will never be a housewife.” I was a d*ck—not because I had career aspirations, but for…
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Karina Costantino-David’s passing is a great loss to us as a country
We offer our prayers to the family of Karina Costantino-David, who passed away last night at the age of 73, according to her family’s official statement. The former Civil Service…
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