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Albay designer uses 'pinukpok' to promote Bicol culture
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old designer in Albay is slowly making a name for herself by specializing in formal wear made from "pinukpok" or abaca fiber.Jean Alta is the woman behind Kutur...
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‘More than just a job’: Teachers, students voice out important role of educators
MANILA, Philippines – National Teacher’s Day is a time of celebration for the modern day heroes recognized for their significant role in educating the next generation. Though a day or month may not be...
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In far-flung areas of Samar, teachers are modern-day heroes
MANILA, Philippines – Last weekend, I went to Calbayog City, Samar with a colleague to turn over teacher’s kits to 250 public school teachers assigned in remote schools from either the islands or the...
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WATCH: Sa dulo ng Wawa Dam
RIZAL, Philippines – Many Filipinos endure long lines, heavy traffic, crowded trains, and high fares just to get to their workplace.But teacher Cherry Perez's commute is different. She just needs to go...
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WATCH: All hail the queens of Philippine drag
MANILA, Philippines – Start your engines, turn up the music, bring it to the runway, and pose.Since gaining popularity, drag has become a platform for creativity, self-expression, and entertainment....
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8 of 10 naval board topnotchers from University of Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Eight of the 10 topnotchers of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Exam were from the University of Cebu (UC), according to the results released Monday evening,...
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A teen's thoughts on 'Si Janus Silang at ang Hiwagang may Dalawang Mukha'
MANILA, Philippines– “Uy, ‘yan ‘yung binabasa mo pa noong Grade 7 pa tayo ah. Noon ay Book 2 ka pa lang, ngayon ay may Book 4 na.” (That's what you were reading since we were in Grade 7. Before you...
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[OPINION] Jeepney strikes as justified resistance
Even when I was young, my father has already been in the frontlines of jeepney strikes in our community. He has been a jeepney driver for 20 years. In all these years, we all know that strikes had...
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[OPINION] What a mood disorder episode feels like
If you don’t have a mood disorder (clinical depression, bipolar disorder, etc) and would like to understand what it feels like, here’s how it feels to me. I hope you find this illustration...
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Women's org launches pledge site for girl empowerment
MANILA, Philippines – The Samahan ng mga Pilipina para sa Reporma at Kaunlaran (SPARK) Philippines launched a platform for pledging money to initiatives geared towards women and girls' empowerment.The...
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WATCH: Fed up with traffic, I walked from Cubao to BGC for work
MANILA, Philippines – To experience work stress, one must endure the stressful commute first. The latter is more stressful, If you ask me.This is the daily grind in Metro Manila.I avoid riding the MRT...
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Cebuanos launch campaign to save centuries-old roadside trees from gov't project
MANILA, Philippines – Cebuanos only have a few days left to stop the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from cutting down old roadside trees in two southern Cebu cities. Separate petitions...
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U.P. community remembers death of Jennifer Laude, calls for passage of SOGIE...
MANILA, Philippines – It has been 5 years since trans woman Jennifer Laude was murdered by US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton but justice for her remains elusive. The struggle for acceptance of the...
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How a school principal is winning the battle vs illiteracy, malnutrition in...
SORSOGON, Philippines – When Jessica Ascano started working as a school principal at the Calongay Elementary School in 2015, she was faced with a student population hounded by a poor literacy rate and...
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IN PHOTOS: Thousands join 2019 Iloilo Pride March
ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Thousands of members and allies of the Ilonggo queer community took to the streets to voice out their call for genuine equality during the 2019 Iloilo Pride March on...
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[OPINION] Cynthia Villar: Champion of the 'personal interest first' policy
“Parang lahat ng inyong budget puro research? Baliw na baliw kayo sa research. Aanhin 'nyo ba 'yung research (It seems that all your budget is put into research? You're crazy about research. What will...
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How one family endures generations of depression
MANILA, Philippines– Zena Bernardo’s father, Mang Romy, was the ideal family man. He was a loving son to his parents, a supportive kuya to his 5 younger siblings, a dedicated husband, and a nurturing...
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#ProclaimTheRealVP: Netizens weigh in on Marcos vs Robredo poll protest
MANILA, Philippines – The hashtag #ProclaimTheRealVP trended on Twitter on Tuesday, October 15, as netizens took to social media to rally behind their 2016 vice presidential bet.This happened shortly...
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Join the huddle: How can we provide learning opportunities to marginalized...
MANILA, Philippines – How can we as a community provide more learning opportunities to the marginalized such as the urban poor, working students, out-of-school youth, and indigenous peoples? A 2018...
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Ateneo community calls on admin to act on sexual harassment on campus
MANILA, Philippines – In the wake of another allegation of sexual predation involving faculty that surfaced on Facebook, the Ateneo Loyola Schools Faculty Association (ALSFA) urged the administration...
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