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Make no mistake—the catfishing thread is about transphobia and sexual assault

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Zofiya Acosta

Recently, a Twitter user named Jzan Tero (@JzanVern), an art student based in Cebu, came out with a thread calling out Sam Morales, alleging that the local photographer had been…

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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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Fighting for women and trans women’s rights with #EachforEqual

Posted on March 5, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

Every year, the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) on Mar. 8. The theme for 2020 is #EachforEqual. According to the IWD website, the #EachforEqual campaign aims to “challenge stereotypes,…

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Do you want to be a better trans ally? Read these tips

Posted on February 25, 2020
Jacqueline Arias

Being an LGBTQ+ ally isn’t an overnight process. But what I’ve realized within my personal circles is that while there are many who respect gays, lesbians and bisexuals, they still…

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Harassment disguised as “Oplan X-men” isn’t going to fool us

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

The Makati police are under investigation by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) after receiving harassment reports from trans women via “Oplan X-Men.” (As of Feb. 17, two officers—patrol Timmy…

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Swedish Retailer Proves that Diversity is Possible on the Runway

Posted on March 3, 2016March 3, 2016
Jacque De Borja

Swedish retailer H&M just presented their Fall 2016 collection in Paris and we did not just notice the clothes. The retail brand showcased showcased diversity during Paris Fashion Week, proving…

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Trans Women

Make no mistake—the catfishing thread is about transphobia and sexual assault

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

Fighting for women and trans women’s rights with #EachforEqual

Do you want to be a better trans ally? Read these tips

Harassment disguised as “Oplan X-men” isn’t going to fool us

Swedish Retailer Proves that Diversity is Possible on the Runway

Self-portrait: How local artists are coping with the pandemic

Disinformation nation: The ABS-CBN shutdown is a suppression of truth

Is it just me or is the quarantine making you want to come out too?

Emotional labor during the pandemic and how women are (still) taking the brunt of it

A conversation with Manila, the newest thief in ‘Money Heist’

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