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“What a country chooses to save is what a country chooses to say about itself” – Mollie Beattie In the archipelago of the Philippines, the jeepney stands as more than just a mode of transportation. It’s a symbol of Filipino ingenuity, culture, and a strong communal spirit. However, recent developments have sparked a significant movement: […]

“Success is directly proportional to the degree of positive adaptation to change.” – Vishwas Chavan Many students find themselves on the brink of an intimidating new reality as the graduation ceremony concludes, signalling the end of one chapter and the start of another. The transition from student to worker is frequently portrayed as a major

It is very rare for me to take time for myself and do activities that are meant solely for my own relaxation, pleasure or entertainment. I woke up at 4:00 am on a Sunday morning and decided to watch the much-talked-about Barbie movie by myself. My daughters had already watched its premiere with their friends

In today’s society, power often reigns supreme, dictating the course of justice and blurring the lines of fairness.  It is a fact that has made me, a concerned citizen, wonder about the balance of our criminal justice system. An unsettling pattern is emerging in our society: a marked disparity in how people are viewed depending

Experience Breeds Potential By Johnny Denden HAPI-CDO Lead Convenor “You never know what people are going through because each person you meet has a story to tell. So instead of being judgmental, just listen well.” – Charmaine J. Forde Society is a combination of people with different capabilities and personalities. Everybody has a different way

On Orwellian and “Genocidal Organ” By Junelie Anthony Velonta Ambassador, HAPI Youth The words we speak are reflections of how we live our lives. Some would say that a wide vocabulary and proper observance of grammar indicate higher levels of education. That is not the case. It is true, however, that the actions and beliefs

Greatness By Junelie Anthony Velonta Ambassador, HAPI Youth Where does greatness reside? The many statues around the world allude to the self. It is, after all, a fact that the common man and woman study the lives of those above them. From conquerors to brilliant minds, pedestals are built both with concrete and words. As

Filipinos Need to Know That Having Dark Skin is Okay By Shane Haro Editor-in-Chief | HAPI Scholar   “Dito sa Silangan ako isinilang Kung saan nagmumula ang sikat ng araw Ako ay may sariling kulay: kayumanggi Ngunit hindi ko maipakita tunay na sarili” – FrancisM, “Tayo’y Mga Pinoy” (1992) In 2022, Filipinos are more socially

How I Overcame Sorrow in My Writing By Junelie Velonta HAPI Youth Ambassador | HAPI Scholar   In the afternoon that I wrote this, I came across an interesting Facebook post circulated by my writer friends. Though I had no way to check its source, people say that it was from Mary Oliver’s  “Blue Pastures.”