covid-19 Archives

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MAC Viva Glam is donating 10 million USD to COVID-19 relief efforts

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020
Zofiya Acosta

During this global COVID-19 pandemic, many private companies and individuals all over the world have been stepping up to help people deal with the crisis. Aid has been coming from…

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How to take care of your pets during the lockdown

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020
Zofiya Acosta

When the lockdown (or “community quarantine”) was first announced, I had one concern that loomed over any potential plans (taking a plane ride back home or visiting my nearby distant…

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Here’s why creative freelancers need our support

Posted on April 3, 2020April 2, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

We’re already three weeks into the Enhanced Community Quarantine. During this period, we’ve witnessed malls and restaurants closed down temporarily, leaving those who earn on a daily basis with nothing…

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#ProtectVico: Celebs and politicians defend Mayor Vico Sotto

Posted on April 2, 2020
Amrie Cruz

On Apr. 1, Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto was summoned by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for an alleged violation of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (R.A. 11469).…

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FYI: A ‘shoot them dead’ order is not an appropriate crisis response

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020
Amrie Cruz

While Filipino netizens were rallying behind the #ProtectVico tag on social media when news broke out that Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto was summoned by the National Bureau of Investigation for…

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Don’t beat yourself up about gaining weight during the lockdown

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020
Zofiya Acosta

You’ve probably seen at least one meme joking about the weight people will gain during the lockdown. Or you might’ve complained about it to your friends, casually poking fun at…

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Sylvia Sanchez says she’s “getting better” after COVID-19 diagnosis

Posted on April 1, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

View this post on Instagram At nacapture ang saya ng magasawa💖💖💖 After glow yan ng concert ni #celinedionmanilalive2018🤗🤗🤗 Thank u always madamchieee!!! @sylviasanchez_a and Sir Art Atayde 👧 & 💄by…

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Quarantine anthems: How coronavirus songs comforted and capitalized

Posted on March 31, 2020
Amrie Cruz

When Lady Gaga announced that she would be delaying the release of “Chromatica” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some fans were disappointed because they were hoping her music would help…

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How to keep a sound mind and body during your downtime

Posted on March 30, 2020
Monina Meijas

Social distancing has brought the world together in the strangest ways. With the quarantine in effect, old friends have been catching up, reliving old stories and learning new ones all…

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Power to the people at home: 5 online COVID-19 protests

Posted on March 30, 2020
Amrie Cruz

On the evening of Mar. 24, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act Bill (wittily nicknamed by one netizen as the BAHO…

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MAC Viva Glam is donating 10 million USD to COVID-19 relief efforts

How to take care of your pets during the lockdown

Here’s why creative freelancers need our support

#ProtectVico: Celebs and politicians defend Mayor Vico Sotto

FYI: A ‘shoot them dead’ order is not an appropriate crisis response

Don’t beat yourself up about gaining weight during the lockdown

Sylvia Sanchez says she’s “getting better” after COVID-19 diagnosis

Quarantine anthems: How coronavirus songs comforted and capitalized

Power to the people at home: 5 online COVID-19 protests

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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