The Philippines stands out in Asia as the sole country without an absolute divorce law. Despite the unavailability of divorce, legal alternatives such as annulment and legal separation exist, each with its grounds and conditions post-approval. Many Filipinos find themselves in unhappy or abusive marriages due to various reasons. While religious beliefs are deeply rooted […]
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Here is a harsh truth: subjecting Filipinos to unnecessary customs can end up hurting them in the long run. While “unlearning” takes time, it is possible for my fellow Pinoys to disregard some of the traditions that their siblings, parents, and other community members have inadvertently demanded of them. Like customs in any other culture,
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Earlier this year, drag entertainer Pura Luka Vega performed at a bar dressed as the Black Nazarene and lip-synced to a remix of the ‘Ama Namin’ (Our Father). Videos were posted online and, as you probably know, all hell broke loose. The internet became a keyboard warrior’s dream come true as comments between the extremely
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In a world where traditions and societal expectations often dictate our choices, it’s not uncommon for individuals to feel doubt and face scrutiny when deviating from the norm. Recently, I found myself in a similar situation when I decided to process a government document to hyphenate my surname. Personally, I dread the process of changing
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By Maui Del Mundo HAPI Scholar ~ People’s personal “utopias” come in many forms. For a college student, it could be the sound of keyboard clicks, the smell of brewing coffee, and the comforting chill of a café. For working professionals, it could be the feeling of sand on their skin as they unwind on
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The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar “We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it?” – Erik Qualman The internet is a system of computer networks that has grown to wrap itself around our global consciousness. Decades after
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Empathy = the Cure to Cancel Culture? By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar Cancel culture is a controversial internet phenomenon that has put down a lot of people, innocent or otherwise. In the beginning, the movement’s heart was in the right place, taking down predatory men in power like Harvey Weinstein. Then, it
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Your Leader is You. By Donna T. Darantinao HAPI Scholar Often, we are told that choosing the people to govern your country is not on par with the connections you have already established for years now. “Why should your choice of leaders affect your relationships when they do not even directly affect your life?” they
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Mental Health x Religion = ? By Edgar Louis de Gracia HAPI Scholar Before anything else, let us define what ‘mental health’ means. Mental health is a state of well-being of a person; this includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. In recent years, we’ve seen believers in the divines use the excuse of not believing
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Do you want to change the World? Start with yours first. By Shawn Evans Quiming HAPI Scholar “I want to change our world” and “I want to help our world” are two expressions we frequently hear from people who have a lot of bark but not much bite. As they yearn to better society, they
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