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‘Walang tubig pero baha’: Sudden rains in Metro frustrate netizens
MANILA, Philippines – After weeks of intense summer heat, Metro Manila and parts of Luzon finally experienced rains on Wednesday night, May 8.But the downpour and thunderstorms were sudden and heavy...
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ABS-CBN journalists, staff go on social media to show support for network
MANILA, Philippines – After the online exchange of Angel Locsin and Jimmy Bondoc revived concerns over the possible non-renewal of their company's franchise, ABS-CBN journalists and staff took to...
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YouthWorks PH bridges youth skills from school to work
MANILA, Philippines – With the aim of providing work-based training for Filipino youth to make them employable, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine...
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IN PHOTOS: Filipino youth rally for climate justice
MANILA, Philippines – Students, youth leaders, and advocates took to the streets across the country on Friday, May 24, as they demanded the government to take urgent action on environmental problems...
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Netizens slam SC ruling to make Filipino, Panitikan optional in college
MANILA, Philippines– Filipino and Panitikan (Philippine literature) no longer required in college? The Filipinos have spoken, and they are not happy.In a resolution dated March 5, the Supreme Court...
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NUJP hails 'show of unity' of Cagayan de Oro journalists against red-tagging
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, Philippines – The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) lauded their colleagues in Cagayan de Oro City for standing against allegations that they and other groups...
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Broke and broken: Working student recalls long journey to becoming a lawyer
MANILA, Philippines – Christian Jay Millena, 30, has gone a long way since he started his journey in law school. From working different jobs to borrowing money from his friends just to make ends meet,...
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[OPINION] Appreciating the Filipino identity through our literature and culture
Every Filipino has memorized “Lupang Hinirang.” This is mostly by singing and not by reciting it like prose or a poem. During our school days, when our teachers ask us to write the lyrics down, one...
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UPLB encourages students to converse offline through human library
LAGUNA, Philippines – It has become a common sight to see people spend more time staring at their phones than talking to their friends.Launched in April 2019, the human library of University of the...
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Hustisya seeks donations for kids affected by EJKs, other rights abuses
MANILA, Philippines – Ahead of the start of classes in June, human rights group Hustisya launched a donation drive for children from poor and marginalized communities, including those whose parents are...
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[Right of Way] So you elected a congressman. Now what?
MANILA, Philippines – You've exercised your civic duty during the midterm elections and voted for public officials whom you believe best represent your interests. So what's gonna happen next?Here in...
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[OPINION] Divide and conquer: Duterte’s candidates used anger to win the polls
In the 2019 senatorial election, many netizens, not happy with its outcome, have shown their bitterness by spreading hate posts on social media. (READ:#HalalanDayaan2019: Netizens raise concerns over...
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[OPINION] Prayer for generosity
My father is a jeepney driver, whose example taught me to work harder than everyone else – not only because hard work is high dignity; but also, while it is no guarantee of success, anything less than...
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[OPINION] I want to go home and work in my country. But how?
I have been living and working in the cosmopolitan global city of Dubai since 2001. For the past 7 years, I have been managing the corporate reputation of a major logistics service provider catering to...
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LIST: World Bicycle Day 2019 activities in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – If you've thought about trying out cycling, then World Bicycle Day is a good time to start.The world celebrates World Bicycle Day every June 3. It is organized by the United...
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[OPINION] The B in LGBT: The long journey to coming out
This year, I am celebrating my first Pride Month as an open and proud bisexual man.But in an ideal world, the whole idea of “coming out” would not be necessary. “Coming out” implies that something...
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[OPINION] Why we need to stop excusing boys for being boys
I grew up in a house where my mother was the breadwinner and made the decisions, while my father stayed at home doing housework. This wasn't a plan my parents made, but rather a matter of consequence...
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[OPINION] Ride and prejudice
Braving the roads of Metro Manila with its endless traffic is a story of strength and courage. Braving principles of gender sensitivity which should start at home and with family roles is another.On my...
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'Celebration, freedom, and equality:' Netizens speak up about pride
MANILA, Philippines – Pride can mean different things to different people. This was evident as MovePH, Rappler's civic engagement arm, kicked off its 2019 Pride Month coverage through an online...
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[OPINION] Someday they will understand why we hold each other’s hands
I went on my very first date with a girl (who is now my girlfriend) 5 months ago. Seeing her for the first time after weeks of flirting online was amazing. As I made my way to her, my heart started to...
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