Climate anxiety: 75% of young people worldwide find the future ‘scary’
A global study conducted in ten countries around the world reveals that 45% of young people suffer from eco-anxiety.
8 Interesting observations from the perspective of a Filipina living in Spain
(This article was appropriately written and conceptualized on October 12th, or El Día de la Fiesta Nacional de España, so go figure.) Living in Spain has been a ride these past 3 weeks, especially for someone just beginning her ‘adulting’ life in a country that “feels” like home but not quite. There are just a […]
Foreign celebrities in the Philippines and why they chose to stay
What do Keith Martin and David Pomeranz have in common aside from their passion for music? The Philippines. Yes, both crooners have made this country their second home! So, if you are a Filipino or a foreigner who still thinks that the Philippines is a mere series of dots on the map, think again. It’s […]
Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2021: Debuts and Female voices dominate Longlist
www.swansea.ac.uk/dylan-thomas-prize | #SUDTP21 | @dylanthomprize | Images & further info here The international longlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, featuring a record number of nine debut writers. The list comprises nine novels, two poetry collections and one short story collection, […]
Filipino artist reimagines Philippine provinces as creative fashion illustrations
The Philippine archipelago is composed of three major islands namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, which consist of 81 provinces representing multiple cultures and traditions. Each province has must-see tourist sights where travelers can make their adventures more active and fun. They can enjoy activities like swimming, biking, hiking, cave explorations, and other natural eco-tourism attractions. […]
Civil Society Organizations ally to combat malnutrition in the Philippines
Right before the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic grew to an alarming rate, civil society organizations gathered last March 5, 2020 at Hive hotel, Quezon City to tackle how different sectors can work together for improved nutrition of Filipinos; a very timely discussion when there’s no antidote to the virus other than keeping personal hygiene […]
‘Ikot-ikot lang muna kayo sa bahay’: Duterte’s advice receives the most ‘creative’ responses from Pinoys
After Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared the Metro Manila-wide community quarantine last week, a lot of us couldn’t help but express our different opinions regarding his decision. Some agreed on the control measures set by the government; while others criticized him for only “strengthening” the presence of police and military. As a way of convincing […]
Here are ways to manage your anxiety in the time of COVID-19
We all used to think that global pandemics only happen in movies or in the games we’re playing, but boy did COVID-19 prove us all wrong. Yes, it’s not within the same level of wildness as World War Z or Resident Evil, but the outbreak is still pretty intense and everyone seems to be in […]
Filipino artist calls out website for stealing his design and selling it as merchandise
Online art theft or the act of redistributing artworks without asking permission (for the sake of profit!) from the original artist has become a common thing in the world of creatives. And with the internet being an open space for anyone, every content you post there—whether it’s a photo or a video—is exposed to the […]