It’s been 13 months, and I still haven’t met most of my colleagues in real life
WFH presents opportunities to get creative in forging connections that we need now more than ever.
Essays/Special Reports
On the other side of suicide prevention hotlines
Trigger warning: suicide, self-harm, and overdose.
The bad touch: Online sexual abuse and exploitation of children in the Philippines
The youngest OSAEC victim that has been rescued in the Philippines is a two-month-old baby.
Hormonal imbalance scarred me and scared me, until other women shared their pain
I spoke to four women whose stories are complex and inspiring in their own ways.
What moms of children with special needs really want? Not our pity
Each of them had their own unique stories to tell, but what they reiterated to me was one and the same.
Does virginity still matter? These women share why they chose to delay sex until marriage
Women can rule over their bodies and do whatever they want to do with it—just as it should be.
My friend is suicidal: What should I do?
A few years ago, I was faced with a serious dilemma.
Yes, bisexuality exists, it’s not ‘just a phase’—these bi personalities stress yet again
Let's focus on a representation that has long been seen as a “gray area” in the spectrum.
Beauty queens who have used pageantry as a platform to further a cause
Let’s talk about beauty with a purpose.
These children’s books teach young boys and girls to see their private parts without malice
The kiddie reads made the rounds online for their controversial topic: children's genitals.
Food and Dining
Restaurant review: Jasmine offers a quintessential dim sum experience in the heart of Makati
Jasmine is a premium Chinese restaurant located at New World Makati.
Here are some things you need to know about blended whisky
As they say, marrying spirits into one drink is an art in itself.
These local ingredients show that Filipino cuisine is a far-reaching experience in itself
There’s still so much of its sheer magnitude waiting to be taken in.
Ice cream offerings in Manila that are so drool-worthy, you won’t believe they’re plant-based
Veganism has been on the rise in the Philippines for a while now, and it shows in the items being showcased in the food scene.
Women/Fashion/Beauty
These Are The Hot New Fragrances Poised To Drive The Luxury Perfume Market In The Next Few Years
For the chic and sophisticated, a look can never be complete without a spritz of scent.
There’s This Thing Called Revenge Spending Post-Covid: What Is It And Who's Buying What?
This, with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China and slowly to the rest of the world.
This Is The Future Of Luxury And It Lies In All Things Digital
The pandemic has shifted the needs and wants of various people across the world.
Easy ways to add essential oils to your beauty routine
Essential oils are becoming more and more popular on a global scale.