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Can cards really tell our future? A tarot reader explains their magic

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021
Geela Garcia

Tarot reading has become increasingly popular lately. I’m actually quite amazed at how accessible it is now, compared to past years when the nearest tarot reading one could get would…

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Siningtinta’s tattoo studio is now an art space for other women artists

Posted on December 16, 2020December 17, 2020
Geela Garcia

One of the tattoo artists whose work caught wide attention this year is Eloise of Siningtinta, known for her intricate line tattoo designs. Eloise commits to making tattoos accessible in…

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5 Filipina skateboarders on their stories on the streets

Posted on December 7, 2020December 8, 2020
Geela Garcia

If you’ve already had enough of doing indoor activities during the long lockdown and are looking for safer activities to do outdoors (we still advise you to stay at home,…

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The internet in the hands of Issa Pressman

Posted on August 29, 2020September 7, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

Editor’s note: This shoot was conducted before quarantine. Nowadays, people are glued to their phones seeking either answers or an escape from the world around. And in the process, we…

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Meet Cit Sioson, the hands-on boss of Ta LouLou

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

“We always say that we want our customers to surround themselves with the things they love and things that inspire them, so our mission is to keep them at their…

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Stream queens: Gibbs on sisterhood and the story of ‘No Hearts’

Posted on February 18, 2020February 19, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

The Gibbs sisters joked that they didn’t have a choice but to be friends when they were kids. Chi, the oldest of the two, called their sisterhood a “default friendship.”…

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Nor “Phoenix” Diana on stereotypes and becoming the world’s first female hijabi wrestling champion

Posted on November 29, 2019May 6, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

I first heard of Malaysian pro-wrestler Nor “Phoenix” Diana sometime in July or August of this year. A friend showed me a headline that I can’t recall anymore, but what…

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This is how Taekwondo athlete Pauline Lopez empowers women

Posted on October 18, 2019October 19, 2019
Renee San Juan

There is a growing number of women competing in sports. We see them in media regularly, breaking barriers and fighting for victory. But even then, there is still more to…

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The one important lesson Aquaria learned from drag mom Sharon Needles

Posted on September 3, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Aquaria is one of those queens you just knew would win “RuPaul’s Drag Race” the moment she entered the workroom. She is known for being a fashion queen who pushed…

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Women Youth Voices: Blaise Bellosillo is not “too young” to fight for Filipinos

Posted on August 24, 2019August 24, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

The words “young” and “woman” are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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Women Youth Voices: Paula Janer on the importance of education for future generations

Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The words ‘young’ and ‘woman’ are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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Women Youth Voices: Kara Taggaoa feels empowered despite challenges and online threats

Posted on August 22, 2019August 22, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

The words “young” and “woman” are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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Women Youth Voices: Alex Danday believes in the voice of the youth

Posted on August 21, 2019August 22, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The words ‘young’ and ‘woman’ are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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Women Youth Voices: Sarah Elago on being one of the youngest lawmakers in the Philippines

Posted on August 20, 2019August 22, 2019
Sofia Santelices

The words ‘young’ and ‘woman’ are now very apt descriptions of leaders in our generation today. The world is now evolving. Because of this, we tell the stories of these…

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Faces of Pride: Jodee Aguillon on creating safe spaces for queer artists

Posted on June 29, 2019June 30, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

For our fifth installment, we have Jodinand Aguillon, representing the color blue (harmony and artistry).

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Can cards really tell our future? A tarot reader explains their magic

Siningtinta’s tattoo studio is now an art space for other women artists

5 Filipina skateboarders on their stories on the streets

Meet Cit Sioson, the hands-on boss of Ta LouLou

Stream queens: Gibbs on sisterhood and the story of ‘No Hearts’

Nor “Phoenix” Diana on stereotypes and becoming the world’s first female hijabi wrestling champion

This is how Taekwondo athlete Pauline Lopez empowers women

The one important lesson Aquaria learned from drag mom Sharon Needles

Women Youth Voices: Blaise Bellosillo is not “too young” to fight for Filipinos

Women Youth Voices: Paula Janer on the importance of education for future generations

Women Youth Voices: Kara Taggaoa feels empowered despite challenges and online threats

Women Youth Voices: Alex Danday believes in the voice of the youth

Women Youth Voices: Sarah Elago on being one of the youngest lawmakers in the Philippines

Faces of Pride: Jodee Aguillon on creating safe spaces for queer artists

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