Advocacies
Ever felt bothered about throwing out that last bit of wood from your favorite pencil? While most of the world has transitioned to everything digital – from taking notes to writing absolutely anything – there are still those who love their...
Photos from Magical Pride website On June 1, Disney stepped into a magical rainbow and held its very own Magical Pride celebration at Disneyland Paris. This marks the first time that a Disney theme park officially celebrated Pride. In honor of...
There’s a notion in the Philippines that only “crazy people” talk to themselves. But a lot of us do it more often than we think. The good news is that it’s perfectly fine! It’s even a good thing. According to clinical...
Now, there is an easier way to buy fresh produce from these farmers through this online grocery store called Session Groceries. Yes, it’s coming straight from Baguio and yes, it delivers fresh fruits, vegetables, and other harvests straight...
Winchester Lemen is a mechanical engineer from Davao City, Philippines. Recently, this engineer has been using his skills for the greater good as he is running an environmental project which reduces plastic waste and turns it into plastic school...
In a developing country like the Philippines, many children inevitably experience poverty. These children rarely have the chance to continue their education as they are usually forced to work at an early age so that they can support their family....
Reports say that women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR. The reason behind it? Research suggests that some people are uncomfortable making contact with breasts of women they do not know. To change that, mannequins are about to get a...
Against all odds, which threatened the livelihood of his native African village, this determined teen thirteen-year-old boy came up with an innovative idea that would radically change not only his country but his entire life. William Kamkwamba grew...
One Filipino teen is one step closer to becoming the next Catholic saint after the Vatican declared him a “Servant of God” last March 29. Source: Diocese of Cubao Darwin Ramos, who spent most of his teenhood helping street children with...
CARA Welfare Philippines is appealing to animal lovers everywhere to help them continue their mission of rescuing our local furry friends! CARA took to Instagram to ask for support as they face rising costs of sustaining their animal shelters as...
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people are affected by mental health issues at some point in their lives. However, in the Philippines, it still lacks attention and is largely shrouded with stigma. Since it was also National...
As I’m writing this, I am confined to a hospital bed because I haven’t slept in almost four days. My appetite was down. My energy was through the roof. I wasn’t running out of energy. I could go on and on without any sleep. And I always...
What was supposed to be a relaxing beach vacation with her boyfriend turned into a coastal cleanup as Jasmine Curtis-Smith documents the amount of plastic waste she and Jeff Ortega collect along the shore via Instagram stories. The Kapuso actress...
Mother Earth is kind of like a real mom. She shields us from horrendous rain and flood. She wears many hats to ensure that our basic needs in this lifetime are met: nature, air, agriculture, and more. Significantly, she is also the epitome of...
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has announced the winners of the National On-The-Spot Letter Writing Competition for Young People to represent the winning entry in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Contest to...
This April, CCP installed the ‘Dead Whale’ Art Piece by Biboy Royong. In 2017, the ‘Dead Whale’ Art Piece (measuring 50 feet) was set up in Naic, Cavite to spread awareness of how our waste ends up in the ocean and hurts...
The Philippines generates 2.7 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, making it the 3rd leading country that contributes to ocean plastic. Though there are many efforts from individuals, groups, and companies to lessen plastic waste; there is...
Orangutans will be history in 10 years, and we need to do something about it! The Bornean orangutan is currently listed as critically endangered as their homes are continued to be destroyed. The forests in Indonesia and Malaysia need help to...
I have been to Cocoon Boutique Hotel thrice now and I can honestly say that my staycations there keep improving with each visit. Upon arriving and checking in at the hotel, everything looked better from what I remembered — and that’s saying...
When I was younger, ‘We are the World’ was a hit song in part because of how catchy it was, in part because of all of the big-name singers in it, but most importantly because it was a song for a cause. This Earth Day, Lil Dicky released...
Words by Danielle Capuyon Have you ever thought of adopting a dog? There are various organizations in the Philippines that shelter dogs who do not have a home and are in need of a new one. Which is why you definitely should consider adopting rather...
On its 10th year, National Geographic’s Earth Day Run 2019 on April 14 is expected to be the biggest yet as it takes on the global campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastic with this year’s theme of “Planet or Plastic?” What could be...
Written by Aira Mae Parado Photos by Kaye Bernal It’s that time of the year again and I’m sure most of you have already started planning your summer getaways. While the ideal is to spend this warm season chilling by the ocean, you might want to...
Photos and videos by Zelina Rae Danao The world is full of good and wonderful things, but we oftentimes get caught up in all of the negative stuff that we stop noticing them. Thankfully, leadership trainer Zelina Rae Danao noticed a spot of warmth...