When a huge cultural phenomenon takes place, two things happen: fans come out proclaiming their love while others call out other fans and call them bandwagoners. It doesn’t matter what it is. Whether it’s a sporting event, a pageant, or a...
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Social media started as a way to share life updates and random bits of information. Across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, we got to see our friends and family as they revealed more about themselves, whether through posts, photos, and shares. It...
The To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before hype is so real and strong. No matter where you look on the web, someone’s hyping it up. And we don’t blame them! It kind of rekindled that adrenaline-pumping pure kilig that we might have...
The phrase “self-care” has become popular today as a new term for treat ‘yo self, when we indulge ourselves with often decadent treats to make up for something bad we experienced. This can take the form of a tub of ice cream, expensive soaps,...
“There is so much going on” and “I don’t have time”, that’s two of the most used phrases of the younger generation. You’re so busy with your life and you might get pressured by people saying “pursue...
It’s an emotional journey for parents who “give away” their son or daughter away, particularly when they’re about to get married. For Mr. Pedro Villarin, not only was it an emotional struggle but also a physical one –...
Words and Photos by Gemma Casimsiman Before you take your first step as a college freshman, you really don’t know what to expect. Some say it’s worse than high school while others say it’s the best years of their life. Scenarios start to form...
Words by Jesus Arturo F. Dalumpines III This one is for the lovely people who are striving each day to let go and move on, grasping the joy back alone. This song is for you. Isn’t it funny how a single tune can spurt out a lot of memories? The...
At this day and age, it’s almost normal for people to suffer from anxiety. It is because of a lot of factors. Our lifestyle nowadays is so fast-paced that we don’t even get to slow down and rest – the kind of rest where your mind...
Do you still remember the first time you held a Harry Potter book in your hands? Do you remember the magic that came with that moment? It may not have been real magic per se, but you have to admit that you felt something magical as you flipped...
Article by Kevin Choa Around six months ago, one of my project heads in my org gave me application details to become a When In Manila intern (or a WIMtern). As much as I loved to (and still love to) write, I never really imagined applying for and...
Article by Neil John Vildad Children’s books have a different sense of magic in them. They are able to capture the beauty and complexity of being a child living in an adult’s world and translate them into something relatable, not just to...
Words by Jesh Orquina / Graphics by Elena Salazar “Mahal ko o mahal ako?” It’s a KZ Tandingan song, but it’s also a dilemma that some of us are all too familiar with. If you think about it, the question shouldn’t be that complicated. Why...
Every year at June, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community gather around the world to walk in the Pride March, an event to celebrate the culture and fight for equal rights. It’s held every June to commemorate the...
Article by Emina Sotto / Graphic by Kathleen Yap Growing up, my father never ran out of wisdom to share with me and my siblings. Whether it was as simple as tips on how to play bowling or how to drive in the busy streets of Manila, or as serious as...
In life, we are all scared of something. Terrified that plans won’t push through, terrified that we won’t be able to achieve our dreams, terrified of facing trials – whatever path you’re on, we’re bound to experience...
All of us have lost someone, may it be to an accident, an illness, or many other different reasons. My earliest memory of cancer was when I was seven years old. My godmother had been in the hospital for so long and one day, her husband just asked...
Happy birthday Mama ko 😞 I miss you everyday! A post shared by G; (@gizellecaoile) on Feb 21, 2017 at 4:17am PST It’s the 10th time I’ve celebrated Mother’s Day without a mom. I used to think it sucks because everyone else was...
Going on a diet is like going through a break-up – choosing to eat healthier or abstaining from the food you usually eat (i.e., your favorite!). It’s hard, especially at the start. You break from the usual things you do or consume, but...
A cute guy once slid into my Instagram DMs and it sparked a little romance. After a few days, we agreed to meet for dinner. We had a great time and casually made plans to meet again. We talked via the app for a while after that but he slowly...
Relationships don’t always end well. If it’s been long since you stopped talking with your ex-boyfriend for quite a while now and you miss him but refuse to start a conversation for whatever reason(we won’t judge), we got you....
Written by Arjen Chan Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and cry about how unattractive you are? How you aren’t blessed with good genes? How there are thousands and thousands of beautiful women and men in the world, yet you’re...
If you’ve been through a series of breakups lately, we probably have the same thing in mind. Focusing on a career-driven life doesn’t have to mean letting go of the companion of books and love stories. Although, if you want to #StayWoke...
My best friend signed me up on this. Scuba diving wasn’t really on top of my mind, I don’t even have a bucket list, but my best friend was so down for it. I was willing to do it with her even though I had zero experience before this at...
Article by: Michaela “Mica” Acero Do you know that feeling of comfort when a certain song just gets you and ~heals~ you from whatever pain you’re going through? I’m a teenager who experiences the usual existential crises from time to...