My journey as a social work student intern became more meaningful when viewed through the lens of humanism, an approach that places dignity, autonomy, and the full potential of every person at the center of helping. Humanism taught me that social work is more than addressing problems; it is about

I found Benedicto Cabrera's art while looking for artworks to replicate for a school project. He made a series of paintings with a girl named Sabel, an impoverished young lady whom he viewed as a symbol of isolation and despair. Much like how I chanced upon BenCab's art, the painter

It is not events that disturb people but their judgments concerning them. – V, Enchiridion, Epictetus It is a common response for man to cry out when he experiences a misfortune and undergoes the trials of life. However, according to the Stoics like Zeno, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, it

“The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power.” – Wael Ghonim The Trillion Peso March was a huge wave of protests that swept across the Philippines on September 21, 2025. People from all walks of life - including church groups, student organizations, labor unions, civic

For many Filipino teens, conversations about sex, HIV, and reproductive health remain shrouded in silence. Instead of guidance, they are met with raised eyebrows, hushed voices, and the unspoken message that such topics are shameful. In this silence, misinformation thrives, leaving countless young people vulnerable. A simple question about contraception