You’re drifting through the streets of España. Headphones in and the world muted; your mind is elsewhere. Then you look up. “ARE YOU LOST IN THE CITY TOO? – L.L.” For a while, that question lived on the wall of the infamous Manila waiting shed until it was recently painted over, erasing the rest of […]
“Pick me. Choose me. Love me,” is what Meredith Grey said to Derek Shepherd when she begged him to choose her over his wife in ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ It was an emotional declaration in a messy love triangle, but the phrase eventually escaped the hospital halls of Grey Sloan and became a meme in pop culture […]
People often visit malls, cafes, libraries and parks as their third places. However, these spaces may not always be accessible, as some require people to spend money to relax and socialize. American sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” to describe spaces where people gather informally outside their homes and workplaces. These spaces allow […]
Sydney Sweeney’s latest advertising campaign has drawn criticism from female athletes, who argue that its portrayal of women contributes to their sexualization in sports. The campaign promotes Novig, a U.S.-based sports prediction and trading platform, rather than an actual sport or athletic competition. It features Sweeney wearing little to no clothing as she poses as […]
American singer-songwriter Katy Perry has condemned the White House for using her song ‘Firework’ as the background music in a TikTok video showing US military strikes on Iranian targets. In a post on X, the pop star said she condemned the use of her song, adding that she was “deeply appalled and angry” about it. […]
In today’s digital age, content creators and influencers continue to emerge—producing engaging content for thousands and millions of viewers. When controversies arise, audiences often expect them to speak up and share their opinions on the issue. But what happens when their views and decisions aren’t what people expect, or want to hear? Recently, the discussion […]
The artists and poets of the Kislap Diwa cultural project have released a letter expressing their disappointment with Senator Loren Legarda and ultimately disassociating themselves from her altogether. Via a Facebook post containing the letter, the group voiced their disillusionment with Legarda, pointing to the appalling turn of events in the Philippine Senate, where she […]
Siargao Island is widely considered one of the best islands to visit. In the first quarter of 2025, 112,510 tourists flocked to Siargao to enjoy what it had to offer, of which 35,308 were foreigners. From surfing at the famous Cloud 9 spot to island hopping in Guyam, Daku, and Naked Island, it’s no surprise that […]
Last May 12, the popular Japanese snack brand Calbee announced that it would temporarily revise its bright-colored packaging to a somber black-and-white aesthetic. The decision was a response to volatile geopolitical risks affecting the raw materials used for ink and packaging (i.e., crude oil). Crude oil is an essential ingredient in producing naphtha, a byproduct […]
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