Bela Padilla Archives

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To the PNP and AFP: Don’t be like this creepy checkpoint officer

Posted on March 24, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

We trust the authorities to protect us and enforce the law, especially during the enhanced community quarantine. But when a checkpoint officer crosses a line and gives you his number,…

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The good news you need during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on March 18, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

We know COVID-19 news can be overwhelming—and I’m saying this both as a citizen and member of the media who always checks Twitter for updates. The daily influx of articles…

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This is how celebs spent their long weekend

Posted on November 3, 2018November 3, 2018
B. del Rio

View this post on Instagram I'm wishing everyone a restful break ahead…💙 A post shared by Heart Evangelista (@iamhearte) on Oct 31, 2018 at 11:52pm PDT How is your long…

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Do it, commit to getting full bangs

Posted on September 27, 2018September 27, 2018
Tisha Ramirez

There are always new hairstyles popping up but, just like in fashion, old trends come back. One of the more recent styles to make a return are bangs. I’m sure…

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Unexpected celebrity female friendships we stan

Posted on September 26, 2018September 27, 2018
B. del Rio

Sure, dating is nice, but have you tried hanging out with your bestie and literally spending the entire time just goofing around or gossiping? Romantic relationships may come and go,…

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These artists have beautiful takes on Kris Aquino and Anne Curtis’ portraits

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Art is everywhere and most of the time, we see them being shared on social media. This is especially true for celebrities who repost an artist’s portrait of them. Today,…

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We’re living vicariously through celebrities enjoying the beach

Posted on July 11, 2018July 11, 2018
Tisha Ramirez

It might not be stormy anymore, but the rainy season isn’t over yet. With the gray clouds in the sky and moist atmosphere, we just feel like escaping, preferably to…

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Dressing up for Hawaii is not just floral shirts

Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Is it just me or is it always summer in Hawaii? While rain showers are impulsively happening here in the Philippines, many of our local celebrities are enjoying the sun…

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Laureen Uy and Bela Padilla on How to Work the Sandy Beaches

Posted on March 16, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

As more beach photos appear on social media, we noticed that there are various ways to take photos at the beach. It’s not the usual “sit on the sand” or…

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Bela Padilla and Jessy Mendiola Are Not Here For Your Body Shaming

Posted on March 2, 2018March 2, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Here on Preen, we’ve spoken at lengths about the importance of accepting our bodies, as well as others’. Shaming someone for how they look—weight, skin color, etc.—is just straight-up disrespectful.…

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To the PNP and AFP: Don’t be like this creepy checkpoint officer

The good news you need during the COVID-19 pandemic

This is how celebs spent their long weekend

Do it, commit to getting full bangs

Unexpected celebrity female friendships we stan

These artists have beautiful takes on Kris Aquino and Anne Curtis’ portraits

We’re living vicariously through celebrities enjoying the beach

Dressing up for Hawaii is not just floral shirts

Laureen Uy and Bela Padilla on How to Work the Sandy Beaches

Bela Padilla and Jessy Mendiola Are Not Here For Your Body Shaming

The not-so-casual cruelty in “We are the virus.”

Medical technologists are frontliners, too—here’s why

#NoToVIPTesting: On politicians abusing their power to get COVID-19 tests

We need to talk about women’s issues during pandemics

It costs nothing to check your privilege during the COVID-19 crisis

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