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...
Advocacies
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...
English pop rock band The 1975 held their massive concert at the Mall of Asia Arena last September 11. Aside from displaying aesthetic visuals and playing classic tracks from their previous and latest albums, the band also managed to spread...
You’re in bed. It’s 2 in the morning. Only the sound of the fan can drown the thoughts in your head. You try and concentrate on your breathing. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. You try and distract yourself. You text people with the hope that...
Have you ever been to a textile shop in the province and wondered where those beautiful patterns came from or how they were made? HABI The Philippine Textile Council invited us to get to know Philippine Textile firsthand – from its very seed...
On Monday, September 16, Judy Ann Santos auctioned off her ABS-CBN ball gowns from 2018 and 2019 on Instagram to raise funds for Bantay Bata 163’s Bantay Edukasyon initiative. Initially, Judy Ann already informed thousands of her followers through...
Are you looking for something to do on the weekends that is worthwhile and fulfilling? Something that can let you share and express your talents? There’s a place for you! You’ll only need to pay for the fare and spend three hours of...
Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that suicide takes close to 800,000 people every year and is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds. It’s a global...