5 Filipina skateboarders on their stories on the streets
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
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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Stream queens: Gibbs on sisterhood and the story of ‘No Hearts’
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
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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Women Youth Voices: Blaise Bellosillo is not “too young” to fight for Filipinos
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
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
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
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
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
For our fifth installment, we have Jodinand Aguillon, representing the color blue (harmony and artistry).
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Faces of Pride: How Hannah Aldeza advocates for real change for marginalized women and LGBTs
The iconic Pride rainbow represents the attributes and the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community; more than anything, it’s a symbol of equality. On the last week of Pride Month, we…
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Faces of Pride: The Golden Gays on how drag culture saved them
The iconic Pride rainbow represents the attributes and the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community; more than anything, it’s a symbol of equality. On the last week of Pride Month, we…
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Faces of Pride: Niccolo Cosme on the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS
The conversation on safe sex practices is hindered by conservatism. The government wants to address the rise in HIV/AIDS cases, but many people still refuse to educate the youth even on the simple use of condoms or sex ed.
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Faces of Pride: Artist Isola Rosa wants to fight for the marginalized
The iconic Pride rainbow represents the attributes and the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community; more than anything, it’s a symbol of equality. On the last week of Pride Month, we…
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Sal Ponce Enrile gets candid about leaving the world of politics for art
Art and politics—some would say these are worlds apart. But Sal Ponce Enrile was able to effectively navigate the two and come out better for them. To the people of…
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