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In 2019, when the news broke that Harrison Plaza was set to be demolished, I was one of those people who felt a little sadness. Attending a university nearby, Harrison Plaza was our go-to place for pretty much anything—and we mean anything. This old but humble shopping centre got it all from thrift shops to […]
Ice-shaken, food colour that is often pink, or you may say fuchsia if you can spell it, milk powder, and crushed unsalted nuts. Yes, we are talking about Ice Scramble, that sweet afternoon delight that most kids from the ’80s or ’90s grew up loving. Do you remember the joy it brings whenever you see […]
Music has always been a great motivator. It sets the mood for what we intend to do. On top of that, doesn’t work feel lighter and more manageable when we listen to music? Our productivity increases, and our overall perspective could change. Even stressful situations could become stress-free with a great set of songs to […]
Stephen Covey, the author of the best-selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has offered a philosophy that many people from different walks of life are embracing. For 32 years, the book has remained one of the most well-received literary works in its genre. The book continues to be a strong reference for […]
Mindanao Art 2021, with the theme, Art in between: Mindanao Art in Liminal Space, has proven, once again, that art is undying and ever relevant. For this year, Mindanao Art chooses a butterfly as its logo. Butterflies are symbols of transformation, hope, and new life. Their colours and patterns symbolize beauty—that along the process of […]
For the last installment of the two-part series about Pinoy clever wordplay, we will talk about the gay lingo. Bekinese, swardspeak, beki speak, whatever you call it. For better articulation, we will be borrowing some words from Danton Remoto’s essay. It was read at the International Conference on Queer Politics, University of Amsterdam, July 1998. […]
No, not that highly addictive online game ‘Wordplay’, but rather, the actual brand of Pinoy puns. From jeproks, sakalam, to the Pinoy coño slang RUG (are you game?), we are not just a code-switching nation; we are also truly a nation that knows how to play with words. Okay, we’re punny. But first, where did we even get our […]
For some of us, leaving the place we call home may be inevitable. For others, the need to move to a new place is an essential chapter of life. Nonetheless, moving out and moving in are just some of the phases we go through in adult life. It is both a privilege and the lack […]
Hustling is a word that is quickly thrown out these days. We see people hustle at work, while at the gym, and people who hustle trying to catch up with their heightened emotions. Often, so often, we see these acts as people’s daily grind. We don’t see how we surround ourselves with people who overcompensate […]
Over the weekend, from Seoul to New York, this year’s Global Citizen Live urged everyone across the globe to take action in defending the planet, demanding equity, and defeating poverty. The annual event is hosted by the staunch advocacy organization, with a mission to end extreme poverty by 2030. The 24-hour show aimed to raise awareness on […]