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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 […]

All of us carry the memories of who we used to be. Old versions of ourselves that live on in photographs, in the memories of others, and in the quiet reflections we have about where we have come from. Sometimes those past versions of ourselves make us smile with affection, while at other times they

Each generation faces its own challenges, but the truth is that the circumstances today are vastly different from those experienced by our parents and grandparents. The environment has transformed, and so has the nature of competition. For many young people, there is a persistent feeling of being perpetually behind, whether from delayed homeownership, an uncertain

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

Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough because you’re not excelling in a particular area? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with feelings of inferiority when comparing ourselves to others. But what if I told you that you are exceptional in your own way?  The Theory of Multiple Intelligence says yes! It

On the surface, the Philippines is a paradise with stunning beaches and majestic mountains. Filipinos are also known for their cheeriness and resilience, staying positive even in the most devastating situations like typhoons. However, hidden beneath this pretty façade is a rather malignant problem, particularly in our healthcare system. While people in cities like Metro

Our dreams are our ultimate priority, and a desire for relentlessly chasing them drives us. Fueled by passion and ambition, we sacrifice sleep for productivity, drink too much coffee like it’s the elixir of life, and push our limits beyond the breaking point, convinced that the end justifies the means. And it becomes a lifestyle

“He who fights monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster.” This was a wise saying from the nihilist philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. The statement also translates to, we must not become the very thing we despise and avoid the same pitfalls that our nemeses have committed. It applies to us,

Have you ever lifted a house with your community before? It’s not fictional; it happens in the Philippines. Through bayanihan, you can observe a community coming together to lift a house and move it to a different site. Mostly observed in the provinces, bayanihan is common in Filipino society and involves people banding together to

Our day usually starts with reading news from any kind of sources that would inform us regarding the activities or important events or anything that concerns our immediate community. However, for the past few years it has been used in a different way where it  divides or misleads people. News that is supposed to help