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These Marikina cops abused their power by raping female detainees

Posted on March 31, 2020April 1, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

Earlier today, NCR Police Chief Major General Debold Sinas announced that two cops from the Marikina police special operations unit are facing criminal charges for allegedly raping two female detainees.…

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Here’s how you can help Lotus Gin Room give food to frontliners

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Lotus Gin Room, a cocktail bar located in Kapitolyo, is accepting funds in order to raise P150,000 to provide 1,000 food packs to health care workers and frontliners from East…

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Here’s what we know about the transphobic catfishing allegations so far

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

Last night, photographer Sam Morales started trending on Twitter after user Jzan Tero (@JzanVern) posted a thread on how she was allegedly catfished by the former. Narrating her experience, Tero…

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The LGBTQ+ community is shaking their heads at the comic giant’s move

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

The LGBTQ+ community is definitely not happy with Marvel as the comic giant released the characters of their new comic, “New Warriors.” Although they’re proud to introduce their first non-binary…

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Taylor Swift just donated $3,000 to pay for a fan’s rent

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

Aside from the Philippines, many other countries are encouraging social distancing. The music and events industry are some of those that are greatly affected by it, since concerts and festivals…

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How did Harvey Weinstein get tested for COVID-19 in prison?

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, who is serving his 23-year sentence, has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus and is now isolated at the Wende Correctional Facility in Western New York City.…

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How to donate to the Golden Gays during the enhanced community quarantine

Posted on March 21, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

The Golden Gays need our help amid the COVID-19 outbreak Established in the mid-1970s by LGBT rights activist and columnist Justo Justo, the Home for the Golden Gays in Pasay…

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Don’t forget: Marginalized women and girls need sanitary pad donations too

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020
Tisha Ramirez

Update: As of 8PM on Mar. 20, 2020 Power In Her Story will be changing the communities they will be donating to. Due to the lockdown, they are still coordinating…

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Sarah Lahbati posts a call for donations for those affected by COVID-19

Posted on March 19, 2020
Tisha Ramirez

Due to the current state of the country caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have donated to charities and organizations. Some have even started their own fundraisers to help…

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Here’s all you need to know about the free shuttle service

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020
Lia delos Reyes

After announcing the free shuttle service that will be provided by her office, Vice Pres. Leni Robredo posted its routes and schedules. This initiative of providing health workers with…

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These Marikina cops abused their power by raping female detainees

Here’s how you can help Lotus Gin Room give food to frontliners

Here’s what we know about the transphobic catfishing allegations so far

The LGBTQ+ community is shaking their heads at the comic giant’s move

Taylor Swift just donated $3,000 to pay for a fan’s rent

How did Harvey Weinstein get tested for COVID-19 in prison?

How to donate to the Golden Gays during the enhanced community quarantine

Don’t forget: Marginalized women and girls need sanitary pad donations too

Sarah Lahbati posts a call for donations for those affected by COVID-19

Here’s all you need to know about the free shuttle service

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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