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We asked a dermatologist if breast milk skincare actually works

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020
Nadine Halili

For newbie moms, discovering the things that your and your baby’s bodies are going through before, during and after pregnancy can become overwhelming. Aside from what your OB-GYNs and pediatricians…

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My mom got into K-pop ‘cause I won’t shut up about it

Posted on September 24, 2020October 5, 2020
Nadine Halili

As a newbie K-pop stan, getting into the community is pretty exciting. Seeing so many back-to-back releases (from new groups to comebacks) and the creativity poured out to make up…

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This mommy teacher bares her fears for the upcoming school year

Posted on August 8, 2020August 7, 2020
Amrie Cruz

When the Department of Education (DepEd) announced that it will be complying with President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to postpone face-to-face classes and shift to blended learning, many Filipino families and…

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So, can parents be friends with their children?

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020
Marla Darwin

There are many parenting adages we don’t question. We don’t feed whole grapes to small children. We don’t let them run with scissors. We are their parents, not their friends.…

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‘Parasite’ isn’t the only Bong Joon-ho film tackling social issues

Posted on February 4, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

It’s officially Oscars season and one director that a lot of people are rooting for is Bong Joon-ho. His film “Parasite” has six Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Foreign…

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Mini-me dressing: The mother-baby pieces for matchy days

Posted on July 13, 2018July 13, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

The saying, “Like mother, like child” doesn’t just apply to the latter’s physical appearance and attitude. Sometimes it pertains to their similarity in style—and many moms take it very literally.…

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Why I’m honoring my mother on Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2018June 17, 2018
Jacque De Borja

Writing captions to honor my mother on social media is not a problem, but writing and sharing our story was something I’ve never done before. I have this fear that…

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My mother and I are polar opposites, but here’s how we built a relationship

Posted on June 5, 2018June 5, 2018
Marla Darwin

Every week, Preen tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Monica Eleazar-Manzano, Rossana Unson, Chrina Cuna-Henson, and Ronna Capili-Bonifacio tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing,…

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To the Woman I Aspire to Be—My Mom

Posted on May 12, 2018May 13, 2018
Mikka Wee

Here at Preen, we’re fully aware that adult life doesn’t always go as smoothly (and look as beautiful) as curated Instagram feeds. We all face challenges amidst all the good…

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Kris Aquino is an Inspiration to Single Mothers

Posted on April 16, 2018April 16, 2018
Tisha Ramirez

Kris Aquino isn’t just an influential person, she is also a source of inspiration to single and working moms. In a photo she posted on Instagram she wrote, “ My…

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Why the Daughter of Kyrgyzstan’s President Is Speaking Out on the Sexualization of Breastfeeding Moms

Posted on July 31, 2017July 31, 2017
Jacqueline Arias

Aliya Shagieva, youngest daughter of Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev, recently drew flak in her home country for posting a breastfeeding photo. She’s now making a powerful statement about the “hyper-sexualization…

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For Women’s Month, I Celebrate My Mom and Her Quirks

Posted on March 22, 2017March 22, 2017
Rossana Unson

Every week, Preen tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Monica Eleazar-Manzano, and Rossana Unson tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing, but always enlightening. My…

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Why Do People Think Women Can’t Handle Being a Mother and a Career Woman?

Posted on March 14, 2017March 15, 2017
L. Juliano

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Why Do Women Have to Downplay Their Achievements?

Posted on March 12, 2017
B. Wiser

This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. A friend was interviewed once…

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How’s Your Relationship with Your Yaya?

Posted on February 14, 2017February 15, 2017
L. Juliano

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We asked a dermatologist if breast milk skincare actually works

My mom got into K-pop ‘cause I won’t shut up about it

This mommy teacher bares her fears for the upcoming school year

So, can parents be friends with their children?

Mini-me dressing: The mother-baby pieces for matchy days

Why I’m honoring my mother on Father’s Day

My mother and I are polar opposites, but here’s how we built a relationship

To the Woman I Aspire to Be—My Mom

Kris Aquino is an Inspiration to Single Mothers

Why the Daughter of Kyrgyzstan’s President Is Speaking Out on the Sexualization of Breastfeeding Moms

For Women’s Month, I Celebrate My Mom and Her Quirks

Why Do People Think Women Can’t Handle Being a Mother and a Career Woman?

Why Do Women Have to Downplay Their Achievements?

How’s Your Relationship with Your Yaya?

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