At first glance, today’s online culture can feel unmistakably progressive. Conversations about gender equality trend regularly on platforms like TikTok and Twitter. Young people are often seen as the most vocal supporters of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice. But new research suggests that the reality beneath the surface may be more complicated—and in some […]
The disappearance of dozens of cockfighting enthusiasts—now widely referred to as the “Lost Sabungeros” (missing cockfighters) —remains one of the Philippines’ most disturbing unresolved cases in recent years. Now, a documentary attempting to investigate the mystery is facing a different kind of obstacle: censorship. At the center of the controversy is the Movie and Television […]
Linda Walker—a name that has been circulating online, often linked to an impressive 719 points in a mock exam. But who really is she, and why has the internet become so obsessed with her? The heiress Linda Walker isn’t a real person. She is a fictional character and the main character in a viral Chinese […]
Is it the chewy, crunchy delight of a well-loved dessert, the savory and nostalgic flavor of a local delicacy—or is it something more than just these two popular cravings? The globally famous Dubai chewy cookie and the beloved local Ilocos empanada have been circulating online for quite some time. Though both are widely craved, it […]
Is it acceptable for human resources (HR) to make a job applicant wait for hours during a scheduled interview? And when that wait stretches on without explanation, is it reasonable for the applicant to simply walk away? A post by an HR manager sparked online debate over basic workplace etiquette after they “complained” about an […]
How ironic is it for a woman to be verbally sexually harassed during National Women’s Month? And to make it even worse? A government official—someone who is supposed to protect women from exactly this kind of behavior—did it. Social media has recently been flooded with outrage against Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay following his lewd […]
SEAblings, it’s your time to shine! Pokémon has recently released the teaser for its new video game series, ‘Pokémon Winds and Waves,’ which will be exclusively released in Nintendo Switch 2 later in 2027. Aside from the excitement surrounding the new Pokémon series, fans—particularly those in Southeast Asia—were thrilled to spot locations that appear to […]
More than a hundred children between the ages of seven and twelve reportedly died in a recent incident in Iran. The details are devastating. The images are worse. And yet, for many of us watching from afar, the reaction lasts only seconds. A pause. A sigh. Maybe a repost. Then we scroll. How does that […]
Let’s start with this: no judgment toward the participants. In an economy where many Filipino families are still struggling to make ends meet, people will understandably grab opportunities for quick cash. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 22.4% of Filipinos were classified as poor in 2023—equivalent to around 24.4 million individuals. The PSA also […]
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