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 found Sabel on the streets
I’m glad I was exposed to finding different communities online; people often talk about the dangers of making friends online but by doing so, they forget to consider the benefits of being surrounded by many different viewpoints. Quarantine was a time when everyone had to get creative fast in every aspect of their lives. In
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“Ayusin mo ang pagpili ng mga kaibigan mo!” was something my mom always told me whenever I had to transfer to a different school. I never really thought about it much since I had a naive belief that the right friends would choose me based on how I showed myself to them. As I’ve grown
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When I was in elementary, I watched videos of foreigners experiencing the culture and personality of our country and the citizens within. Those videos that I watched had a few things in common – the hospitality and the capability of Filipinos to continuously put a smile on their faces no matter what calamity they’re going
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In a period of rapid technological progress, globalization, and social upheavals, humanism still matters. It has always mattered – but never more so than today. The 21st century has pushed many technologies forward, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. AI has greatly influenced many industries and everyday life. As powerful as these new tools
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History reveals that reason and faith are two approaches humans have adopted to understand the world. From trying to answer the fundamental questions of life or simply trying to understand the concept of existence, humans have utilized these two methods of knowing for centuries. While some tend to regard faith and reason as two conflicting
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The most anticipated time in the Philippines has arrived! Christmas season brings with it the chance to embrace the spirit of kindness and charitability. It’s also an opportunity to reflect about ourselves and what matters—kindness, empathy, and giving. Christmas isn’t just about giving gifts for the sake of giving; it is about spreading joy. Don’t
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I have lived a rather confusing life. My ever-shifting perspectives have caused me a great deal of problems throughout it. I have lived both a faithful life and a life devoid of it. I tip-toed around these two beliefs as they were the only ones I knew before, but as I grew older, new experiences
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In a world filled with differing ideologies, humanism is a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance and agency of every human being. At its core is a strong belief that observation, logical thinking, understanding, and the scientific method can help humanity grow as a society. Since humanism emphasizes the agency of every human, this also
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The biggest misconception about dating is thinking that all it takes are two people who love each other very much. Unfortunately, this isn’t all that it takes for there are also other factors to consider. Factors like differences in beliefs, culture, teachings, and personal issues can all impact your relationship. Even the most minor inconveniences
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