Advocacies

It’s always great to see our country take a stand when it comes to issues that matter. Did you know that based on the September data from the DOH, there are 32 incidences of HIV diagnosis in the Philippines? In the same month, a total of 954...

KIDS and volunteers from Kythe-Ateneo during the org’s biggest event, Kythe Flying. Words by Stephen Tantoco Pictures by Viktor Tejada “Laughter is the best medicine.” That’s a statement that I used to find unbearably corny. Its...

Have you ever thought of switching to an organic lifestyle? Switching your lifestyle is not an easy feat, but nothing is impossible when you put your heart into it. I’ve been trying to live a zero-waste lifestyle for quite some time now, but I...

We need your help. When Zachary is born, he won’t be cradled on his mother’s chest. Instead, surgeons will cut through his tiny chest right after birth, and he will undergo open heart surgery. The first few hours of his life will be a battle he...

LoveYourself, Inc., the leading community-led HIV services provider, will be opening three new HIV testing centers – two in the National Capital Region (NCR) and one in Cebu City. “This move aims to address the growing numbers of HIV infection...

Five years have passed since Super Typhoon Haiyan/ Yolanda hit Leyte,  yet there is still a lot to be done. This year, in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Haiyan,  Leyte will witness a non-profit, benefit arts and music festival to be...

Words by Hannah Angelique Bacani It’s the most beautiful time of the year! Everybody’s starting to put up their towering Christmas trees, lighting up colorful lanterns, and blasting Jose Mari Chan’s greatest hits. But more than these...

Redeem The Reefs Posted by SEA of Paraiso Bay Sands, Inc. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Words by Matthew Mendiola What if all coral reefs died? The catastrophic effect this would have on the environment cannot be understated. These vibrant,...

Representatives from 13 countries across Asia and the Pacific gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 29 to 31 to develop roadmaps to implement and expand pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV self-testing in the region. In discussions on...

This is a 1-day community gathering featuring art, design, food and culture from big and small creatives around the Metro and Rizal. The Artis Artisan Bazaar is on November 25, 2018 from 10 AM to 5 PM at Antipolo Beehouse, a home and a nature...

In the same fashion MTV killed the radio star, YouTube has now consequentially murdered music television. In just over a decade, artists have now taken to this colossal media format by storm. With just a simple click of a button on your smartphone,...

Despite the roster of exciting happenings by the beach, the coast was clear (literally!) during the Free the Sea Movement event, and all of the attendees went home happy and with a deeper awareness on how to take care of the planet. The Free the Sea...

A benefit concert by the UP Materials Science Society, co-presented by Emperador Distillers’ The Bar, in cooperation with Zalora, also brought to you by Red Carriage Travel, Tours, and Services, and Engr. and Mrs. Elcid V. Carles, with media...

The first 1000 days starts from the time a child is conceived up to his second birthday. This critical period of time determines the child’s intellectual capabilities and lifelong health. At the same time, the first 1000 days offers opportunities...

Words by Micah Avry Guiao Experiencing periods are already difficult enough in itself–incessant store-runs to purchase the napkins you need and the snacks you’re craving for can be a chore, especially to those who have to deal with...

“I may have lost my hair but I, I’m gonna win this fight…” The journey of losing one’s hair can become very disheartening to most people. It causes a huge hurdle or halt in their lives as they begin questioning their...

Run as One is a fun run centered event meant to gather people in advocating for mental health awareness. The fun run will feature three marathons, the 3K, 5K, and 10K, as well as a 500m Dash with Parent-Child tandems. This fun run promotes an active...

Alopecia isn’t a very common condition that is talked about in the Philippines, but people get alopecia in different forms at different stages of their lives. In case you haven’t heard of it yet, alopecia is an autoimmune condition where...

AirAsia launched a relief fund to provide support for Palu, which was struck by an earthquake and tsunami last September  28, 2018. The #ToIDwithLove fund will be collecting donations from now until October 31, 2018. All donations will be channeled...

Words by Camille Geguera Recently, Penbrothers hosted its monthly event, the Red Cup Sessions, with the theme of “The Power Of Digital Media.” Guest speakers such as our very own COO Sky Gavin, Martha Sta. Barbara of The Beauty...

Words by John Peter Himor Everybody deserves the right to have a job, but we have to admit that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are often disadvantaged when it comes to getting hired. Thankfully, because of our constant call for equality in the...

Career-driven, busy lifestyles mean people today are expected to be working day in and out. While it can be very fulfilling, needless to say that it can also be very stressful. In fact, a study conducted by CNN Philippines notes that things like...

The Good Trade’s back! Same place, same time, but even more awesome. We rolled up our sleeves and worked harder to bring you exciting things you asked for. On top of the features you loved: refillable stations, free talks & demos, photobooth...

Words By: Carinna Reyes In celebration of Suicide Awareness Month for this September, Women’s Business Council Philippines (WBCP) held a symposium in Dusit Thani Hotel last September 27, 2018, titled: “Crawling Out of the Black Hole of...

Various netizens have been sharing the plight of one of the biggest animal shelters in the Philippines lately, that of MBY Pet Rescue and Sanctuary in Morong, Rizal. In case you haven’t heard of the shelter, it is personally run and funded by...