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Why is Blackpink Jisoo being bullied for not speaking English well?

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
Lia delos Reyes

On today’s episode of people thinking English is the dominant language, a Twitter user pointed out Blackpink Jisoo’s accent when speaking English. This angered a lot of the idol’s fans…

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What is the “Day of Miracles” on Jan 29 in astrology?

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
Geela Garcia

Heads up, astrology babes: The luckiest day of the year is coming on Jan 29. We interviewed Monica Lopez Gamboa, a professional Filipino astrologer currently working and studying with various…

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ShantyTok is the sexy fantasy for escapists

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
Amrie Cruz

Whether or not you’re into roleplaying, it’s inevitable to have imagining-I’m-in-an-alternative-universe-where-pandemics-don’t-exist on your hobby list. One fantasy that has captured the imaginations of many comes in the form of ShantyTok.…

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‘Pearl Next Door’ is on its way to London to bag some awards

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
Nadine Halili

You read that right, our fave GL web-series “Pearl Next Door” is heading to the UK as an official entry to the London Monthly International Web & Short Film Festival…

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Lorenzana just compared the UP-DND Accord to ‘CLOY’ … I hate it here

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
Nadine Halili

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana not only defended the government’s termination of its agreement with the University of the Philippines, he also referenced “Crash Landing On You” (CLOY) and likened the…

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Andi Eigenmann’s post-pregnancy lesson—love your body

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
Nadine Halili

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andi Eigenmann (@andieigengirl) After Andi Eigenmann shared a post-delivery selfie carrying her new baby boy with fiance Philmar Alipayo…

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With the UP-DND Accord’s end, military forces can walk freely in UP campuses

Posted on January 18, 2021January 19, 2021
Zofiya Acosta

This just in: Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has signed a letter terminating the UP-DND accord. Since 1989, the Department of National Defense (DND) and University of the Philippines have upheld…

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WayV members put sasaeng fans on blast

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021
Zofiya Acosta

On Dear. U Bubble, a private messaging service between idols and fans, members of NCT sub-unit WayV called out sasaeng fans who followed them to an undisclosed onsite shoot. Sasaeng,…

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PSA: Hardcore punk band Converge does not provide internet services

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021
Zofiya Acosta

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Converge (@converge) Here’s a friendly reminder to direct your angry emails (and comments and PMs) to the right place.…

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The Chico Dam heroes monument demolition betrays Indigenous people

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
Amrie Cruz

The Philippines has honored a number of heroes through monuments and shrines that local governments have been maintaining and marketing as tourist landmarks. However, it seems that authorities in Kalinga…

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The Filipina artists on our 2021 “I miss live gigs” playlist

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
Nadine Halili

With Nadine Lustre dropping a massive virtual showcase on her debut album and talks of Ylona Garcia collaborating with Asian American music collective 88rising, we can’t help but feel proud…

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#JusticeForCavite3 proves the need for SOGIE equality now

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
Amrie Cruz

Content warning: This article discusses an account of violence against LGBTQIA+ individuals, abduction and murder Today, the LGBTQIA+ community mourns the death of three members of our community. On Jan.…

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Are Lara Jean and Peter really breaking up in ‘To All The Boys: Always and Forever?’

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
Amrie Cruz

Has it really been three years since we first fell in love with Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky? This year, we’ll be bidding them goodbye with the emotionally-charged finale…

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Emma Roberts’ baby Rhodes is her “bright light”

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021
Zofiya Acosta

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Roberts (@emmaroberts) Emma Roberts just posted a photo of her son for the first time and it’s the…

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Cayetano is forming WHAT in Congress?

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021
Zofiya Acosta

Ousted House speaker Alan Peter Cayetano is taking a page from BTS and it’s… uh… not a good look. Cayetano recently announced that he will be forming a new bloc…

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Why is Blackpink Jisoo being bullied for not speaking English well?

What is the “Day of Miracles” on Jan 29 in astrology?

ShantyTok is the sexy fantasy for escapists

‘Pearl Next Door’ is on its way to London to bag some awards

Lorenzana just compared the UP-DND Accord to ‘CLOY’ … I hate it here

Andi Eigenmann’s post-pregnancy lesson—love your body

With the UP-DND Accord’s end, military forces can walk freely in UP campuses

WayV members put sasaeng fans on blast

PSA: Hardcore punk band Converge does not provide internet services

The Chico Dam heroes monument demolition betrays Indigenous people

The Filipina artists on our 2021 “I miss live gigs” playlist

#JusticeForCavite3 proves the need for SOGIE equality now

Are Lara Jean and Peter really breaking up in ‘To All The Boys: Always and Forever?’

Emma Roberts’ baby Rhodes is her “bright light”

Cayetano is forming WHAT in Congress?

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