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

Posted on November 29, 2019December 10, 2019
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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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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Faces of Pride: Artist Isola Rosa wants to fight for the marginalized

Posted on June 25, 2019June 26, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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Tattoos, momhood, and spirituality: The curious world of Wiji Lacsamana

Posted on June 7, 2019June 9, 2019
B. del Rio

I know I will never be able to fully capture it. But all the same, allow me to try and paint a picture of Wiji Lacsamana. At barely five feet,…

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August Wahh on her breakup EP: “Women’s feelings are valid”

Posted on May 26, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

August Wahh made it clear from the start that her new EP, Labyrinth was about getting oneself back together. “[These songs] are about bringing yourself out of depression,” she said over the mic before they played the songs in Limbo Gallery. “I know it sounds sad, but I’m just being real, man.”

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

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

Faces of Pride: Artist Isola Rosa wants to fight for the marginalized

Tattoos, momhood, and spirituality: The curious world of Wiji Lacsamana

August Wahh on her breakup EP: “Women’s feelings are valid”

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