A netizen recently posted a tweet about meeting an Angkas driver whose dad lost an arm when he was young but has a cooking channel on YouTube. It has now garnered thousands of likes and retweets. According to Chalene Hong (@iamcharleneho),...
Advocacies
by Clariz Mendoza Photos taken from the organizations’ websites and facebook pages Be the change you want to see in the world through volunteering! Spend your precious time with organizations that help bring your advocacy to life. Here are...
Pet Warehouse is the largest online pet store in the Philippines, delivering nationwide and even offering free deliveries for orders over Php995. They have over 2,000 products on their website for cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds...
Still thinking of what to give your friends, coworkers, and loved ones this holiday season? Consider going for local, homegrown products! Not only will you surprise your recipient with a gift that’s special and thoughtful, but you will also help...
For many of us, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when faced with a problem. The feeling of helplessness is even stronger when it’s a problem that happens on a larger scale, maybe being a national or even a global issue. But these 15...
To continuously improve the lives of every Filipino, the health and hygiene program P&G Linis Lusog inaugurated 20 handwashing facilities in Antipolo City in celebration of Global Handwashing Day. In partnership with the Manila Water Foundation...
What makes a day good? Simpler ways couldn’t have been dreamed up: Plant a Tree, Find a Bird, Listen to Music, Go Outside, Feel the Rain / Heat / Breeze, Support a Friend / Community / Cause, Share a Meal, Meet Someone New… As it happened one...
The term “sustainability” or “eco-friendly” is more than just a fad. It is a way of life. As we progress, the economy rises exponentially. Furthermore, human beings clamor for convenience as the surging needs rise. Hence, we...
Words by Alyssa Gabrielle Chen Let’s face it. Zero-waste is an unrealistic goal. There are and will always be circumstances wherein we are forced to create waste, but this does not mean we do not care for the environment. I’ve always...
Halo Halo Collective strives to empower and connect all generations of Filipino creatives. Through events and a growing online community, they aim to cultivate an empowering network of meaningful relationships and creative opportunities. They strive...
Written by April Felicia C. Fojas Photographs by Krizia Joy Rivera In case you didn’t already know, the UN has projected that the world’s population by the year 2050 will be at around 10 billion. Ten. Freaking. Billion. And with the state the...
You probably have her name memorized by now, but in case you don’t: Greta Thunberg is a 16-year-old climate crisis activist who has been making her voice heard all over the world. Her climate strike journey has recently brought her to Los...
Words by Zoie Sy Climate change is an issue that has been evident in the world for as long as we have lived. However, it has slowly become a more serious problem that has had intense effects on different parts of the globe–like the Amazon...
Written by April Felicia C. Fojas Shelter dogs are very special. It’s no doubt that these furry babies got the short end of the stick. Many of these dogs have experienced some form of animal cruelty or neglect and end up in shelters. But not all...
Playing for hope Hope lives on in the courts as Spike for Hope carries on after losing its founder, Teejay Cruz, to cancer last year. Over 80 players from 11 teams played volleyball to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Philippines last Sunday, October 20,...
Friends of Hope Inc. has recently launched Hope in a Star, an online platform that uses the positive influence of select celebrities – combined with the power of social media – to raise funds for building more public school classrooms in...
Plastic pollution has been a major problem in the Philippines (and the rest of the world) for a long time now. Plastic continuously damages the environment, especially the marine ecosystem. As such, it would be a big help if we would go hand in hand...
Did you know that by 2050, there’ll be more plastic than fish in our oceans? Because of this, companies are starting to invest in their own sustainability programs. Head and Shoulders, for one, partnered with The Plastic Solution Philippines for a...
Words by: Nicole Teng Photos by: Alyssa Gabrielle Chen Miss Earth, an annual beauty pageant to spread awareness about the environment, is back again this year with the theme “Flower Power” and will be held on October 26, 2019, in Okada,...
Have you dropped by Lakbay Museo, the latest attraction in Metro Manila, yet? This interactive, colorful, and IG-worthy museum highlights Philippine culture, traditions, cuisine, and other identifying legacies of our nation. This newest interactive...
It has been a year since the re-opening of Boracay Island to tourists after closing down for rehabilitation. The 6-month closure definitely helped the world-famous tourist spot breathe and get back its glory, but it doesn’t end there. In fact,...
Written by April Felicia C. Fojas Philippines’ Bubalus mindorensis, locally known as the tamaraw, is now critically endangered. If that doesn’t startle you, let me tell you why it should. The tamaraw is a part of the Philippines heritage....
Words by Oriana Cuenca Baybayin has hit the mainstream as young Filipinos show a renewed interest in traditional Filipino culture. The indigenous script of the ethnic Tagalogs can be seen all over social media and even t-shirts and jewelry. For...
Bless a child this Christmas Season. NGO Pink Women on Fire presents The Pink Box Project this Christmas. A perfect opportunity for you to become an answered prayer to underprivileged children! Join the project and make a difference, one child at a...
Words by Frances Leones Photos by Althea Catipon Homeschooling, while considered a fairly new style of education in the Philippines, has actually been around since way back when. In the immortal words of Mahatma Gandhi, “There is no school...