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This is my feminist guilt

Posted on December 1, 2019December 1, 2019
L. Juliano

Preen.ph tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Rossana Unson, Ronna Capili-Bonifacio, and Chrina Cuna-Henson tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing, but always enlightening. I am…

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The practice of breast ironing is another proof of extreme sexism

Posted on March 28, 2019March 28, 2019
B. del Rio

When I was going through puberty and at the stage where I can feel my breasts growing, I honestly wanted to stop it. So every night, I’d sleep in a…

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Female sportscasters have been dealing with sexual harassment on the job for too long

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019
B. del Rio

It’s no secret women around the globe often experience sexism and harassment in the workplace. And while it’s true we have seen some improvements in some industries, in sports reporting,…

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Access to menstrual hygiene products is a basic right, not a luxury

Posted on March 20, 2019
B. del Rio

Another day, another episode of “men think they’re experts on women things.” During a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee meeting, US Politician Richard Pickett voted against providing imprisoned women…

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On gender roles in the household: What Marie Kondo teaches us beyond tidying

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019
B. del Rio

Marie Kondo is officially a global superstar. The popular Netflix show featuring the charming expert not only provided us with a great method to “tidy” but also an insight on…

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Stop asking Margot Robbie when she’s having a baby

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019
B. del Rio

I understand why for some people, “When are you going to have a baby?” may seem like a harmless question. But it’s actually intrusive and sexist. Yes, even for celebrities,…

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Why I’m teaching my daughter marriage is not for everyone

Posted on January 1, 2019January 1, 2019
Marla Darwin

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

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Pia Cayetano’s brand of feminism coddles the patriarchy

Posted on October 21, 2018October 26, 2018
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. How does one woman declare…

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A year into #MeToo: How a hashtag changed the world

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018
B. del Rio

It’s been exactly a year since the #MeToo movement became full-blown. While it was actually initiated as far back as 2006 by activist Tarana Burke, it had only gone viral…

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Boys will be boys—and Brett Kavanaugh will always be a disgraced judge in our eyes

Posted on October 7, 2018October 8, 2018
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. So, you know, boys will…

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