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[OPINION] Why the word 'pansexual' makes me feel safe
My story is quite funny. Or at least I think it is. It's the opposite of the usual stories where people discover their sexuality.I identified as a lesbian at 12. But then I realized I was attracted to...
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‘Let’s do actual things!’: Commuters huddle on solutions to address traffic
MANILA, Philippines – With #CommutersNaman at the spotlight, around 15 participants joined the “Move Huddle: How do commuters reimagine EDSA?” on Saturday, August 31 to discuss possible solutions...
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[Right of Way] A simple request: Clarity on MMDA's PUV lane policy
Watch this week's episode at 4:30 pm on Thursday, September 5MANILA, Philippines – For this week's episode, Right of Way's Vince Lazatin is doing something different.It's been almost two years since...
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What you can do to help Filipino rice farmers
MANILA, Philippines – Local rice farmers are suffering and are on the losing end since the implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 11203 or the Philippine Rice Tariffication law. Among those struggling...
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‘Walang pagbabago’: Long lines ensue after MRT-3 breaks down
MANILA, Philippines – How was your commute today?Early morning commuters were greeted with a sudden suspension of Metro Manila Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) operations after the ssytem faced power supply...
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[OPINION] Ang magsasaka: Salamin ng kasipagan – at ng kahirapan
Hindi tamad ang Papa ko. Marami lang masisipag na demonyo at sa sakahan naghahasik ng lagim.Sa isang papaunlad pa lamang na bansa tulad ng Pilipinas, kung tatamad-tamad ka raw ay baka mahuli at...
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[OPINION] 'A storm rages outside': The challenges of being transgender
Any transgender person would probably tell you that no one wakes up one day and decides they’re transgender. However, my moment of truth was just as sudden as that.It’s not so much a choice as it is a...
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Andrew Keen returns to PH to talk about 'how to fix democracy'
MANILA, Philippines – Six years ago, author and tech entrepreneur Andrew Keen flew to the Philippines to give a talk about how the internet was an “epic failure.” He lambasted, among others, Google...
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Advocates urge discussions on SOGIE 'from point of love and impartiality'
MANILA, Philippines – Sexual orientation and gender identity and expression advocates are calling for responsible conversations on SOGIE equality amid the increasing amount of hate affecting online...
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[OPINION] Why the Philippines should declare a climate emergency
A few weeks from now, from September 20 to 27, millions around the world will walk out from their workplaces, homes and classrooms to join young climate strikers in sounding the alarm on the climate...
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LIST: Mobilizations for 2019 Philippine climate strike
MANILA, Philippines – Along with various organizations and communities, the Youth Strike for Climate Philippines is preparing to mobilize the Filipino youth nationwide for the global climate strike...
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Meet the speakers of the 2019 Manila Social Good Summit
MANILA, Philippines– How can communities empowered by technology and innovation help address the complex problems that come with the global climate crisis?With the theme, “Insight for Impact,” the 2019...
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Recipe for disaster? U.P. scientists slam release of invasive 'anti-dengue'...
MANILA, Philippines – Scientists from the University of the Philippines Diliman's Institute of Biology (UP-IB) on Wednesday, September 11, condemned the recent release of invasive fish and toad...
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IN PHOTOS: Evacuations follow magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Luzon
MANILA, Philippines – Following a magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck parts of Luzon on Friday, September 13, evacuations of several schools, government offices, commercial and residential buildings,...
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What LGBT kids need to hear
“Act like a man.” That was the motto of my high school. Growing up, I was surrounded by boys who were always eager to prove their masculinity. Some ended up in fights, others in sports, others in...
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UP Pride 2019 bolsters calls for system-wide SOGIE policy
MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.3 earthquake didn’t shake the resolve of hundreds of people who turned up on Friday, September 13, for this year’s University of the Philippines (UP) Pride March at...
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Youth groups lead protest marking 47th anniversary of Martial Law
MANILA, Philippines – Showing a strong stance against injustices and a looming dictatorship, youth groups are leading a multi-sectoral front that will hold on Friday, September 20, a nationally...
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How an online community encourages Filipinos to try ‘buhay zero-waste’
MANILA, Philippines– What does it take to live zero-waste?Many people online will tell you that it can start with the little things: using tumblers instead of plastic cups, bringing your own baonan...
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Citizen wish list for Metro mayors: Fix traffic, lower cost of living
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila represents the best and the worst of the Philippines. While it is the country's seat of power, both economically and politically, it is also a stark symbol of uneven...
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