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Oh, life is bigger—but it's not bigger than the problem of being in a third world religious country who would rather live to see their own people die in agony, beat ups and shame then be deprived of their rights than to…
Almira Cereno (Miracle) · Mar 3, 2026
There was something quietly political about watching Bad Bunny take up space on one of the most American stages in the world. Not because he tried to make a statement, but because he didn’t have to. He showed up as he…
Mark Luther P. Saturion (Aelius) · Mar 1, 2026
Tatlong daang piso para sa tiket, dalawang daan naman para sa pagkain at inumin, at isang daang piso para sa kapwa mong manonood sa isang pelikula na pinaguusap-usapan. Nang makahanap ka ng iyong mauupuan ay saktong…
Drexli Joanna Ambida · Mar 1, 2026
Gulong na walang tigil kung umikot ang siklo ng Pilipinas sa sistemang hindi mapatid ang korapsyon, kawalan ng hustisya, at kasakiman. Ilang libong Pilipino man ang masagasaan ng kanilang behikulong walang patutunguhan…
Insight PH · Feb 25, 2026
The story that pushed Filipinos to rise against a tyrant and a corrupt government is one we should never forget, for it reminds us of the cost of our freedom.
Emmanuel Tarroza · Feb 25, 2026
Back in 2021, when Former President Rodrigo Duterte was still in position, he made sexist remarks, which is not new to people’s ears. Telling his daughter, now Vice President Sara Duterte, not to go for the presidential…
Jannah Jamila Dang-awan (Begonia) · Feb 25, 2026
The proposed units under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) may look decent on the surface, but the concept exposes a mismatch between housing design and the actual lives of the families it intends to…
Kia Garcia · Feb 24, 2026
Anger from someone in power can hurt more than any slap, because words can cut deep when they come from someone people are taught to respect.
Maxine Elle Garcia · Feb 24, 2026
The Southeast Asian Games at Bangkok ended with a blast, and regardless of the outcome, we continue to support and celebrate our dedicated athletes. However, during the men's volleyball match against Indonesia, a…
Almira Cereno (Miracle) · Feb 23, 2026
With the official announcement of Vice President Sara Duterte’s bid for presidency in 2028, one thing is certain: even with all the wrong-doings, controversies, and punches against their name, no one will stop her from…
King Razon · Feb 22, 2026
"Our children are the hope of our motherland," or so we say.
Judge David P. Asuncion · Feb 22, 2026
As families across the Philippines gather for reunions, celebrations, and holiday feasts, the table is set with the usual stars: Lumpiang Shanghai—golden, crispy, bursting with savory fillings—and Lechon Baboy—roasted…
John Benedict N. Banday (Veritas) · Feb 22, 2026
I was scrolling through my feed to look for a worthy-news and I came across a circulating post online pertaining to an opinion article where I was completely disappointed. Instead of siding and voicing our sentiments as…
Robi Miguel L. Villapando (Havoc) · Feb 22, 2026
Every day, thousands of us step out of our houses with the same routine. Bag on one shoulder, phone in hand, coins already separated for fare. We ride tricycles, jeepneys, habal-habal, sikad, because public transport is…
Mark Luther P. Saturion (Aelius) · Feb 21, 2026
A bird that wants to fly is not sinful. It is not broken or confused. It is simply alive. Flight is not a rebellion; it is instinct. Wings are not a protest; they are anatomy. Yet put that bird in a cage long enough and…
Ibong Maya · Feb 20, 2026
Are we really living—or slowly shutting down just to survive?
Zaynah Jane Bayron · Feb 18, 2026
What happens when a ceasefire meant to end violence and bring peace becomes a mere tool for silence and a disguise for continued brutality?
Ashraf Indanan (The Pensieve) · Feb 18, 2026
There’s always been something quietly irritating about the travel tax. It’s one of those fees Filipinos accept with a sigh—an extra charge tucked into the cost of leaving the country, as if mobility itself needs a price…
Micaella Macuja (Presse) · Feb 17, 2026
Silently, the Taliban in Afghanistan legalized domestic violence against women and children as a form of discipline, having the authority on the hands of the men inside their homes.
Jannah Jamila Dang-awan (Begonia) · Feb 17, 2026
The Philippine education system likes to flatter itself, but the mirror does not lie. Officially, the Department of Education (DepEd) insists there is no policy that allows mass promotion of unprepared students to the…
Fhrinzess Guittap (Salt The Silence) · Feb 16, 2026
When senator Robin Padilla said that today's youth is weaker because they talk about depression, what he is really telling is not the fragility of OUR generation, but his generation’s forced silence.
Lirus · Feb 12, 2026
As February finally enters, a well-known Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, released their Pokémon Evolution Surprise Kids Meal, attracting the interest of Filipino children. However, this not only sparked in the eyes…
Jannah Jamila Dang-awan (Begonia) · Feb 12, 2026
The Philippines is a developing country that struggles to think about overpopulation and the rights of their own women. Yet, they're too advanced in thinking about a future child's right to live despite knowing that…
Almira Cereno (Miracle) · Feb 11, 2026
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