Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Filipino families. I’ve just been thinking of this for quite a while now because many of my friends are working their asses off for their families and spend so little time and money on themselves. One of my...
Opinion & Commentary
The recent controversies surrounding the new Ted Bundy movie, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile and Netflix’s original series, You, have forced us to ask this question. There’s been a lot of backlash concerning the way these media...
There’s been a lot of talk lately about what it means to forcibly ‘out’ other people, particularly if that person happens to be famous. Revealing your sexuality to others should be your own choice, but that’s unfortunately not always the...
During the reference period of April to September 2017, there were 2.3 million Overseas Filipino Workers noted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (Source). This is the combined number of those how have worked abroad and of the ones who are...
Traveling is not a necessity, it’s a luxury. Let’s make that very clear. You don’t need to travel no matter how many crappy minimalist Pinterest quotes out there tell you that you “have to” travel in order to achieve...
Words by Hannah Angelique Bacani These days, a diploma is not the best thing that you could own, but a great skillset. Learning new skills and having practical knowledge of something unfamiliar to others could be to your great advantage. And with...
Four years ago, I had my first stint for When in Manila, covering an event for an iconic band in the Philippines: Eraserheads. It was the launch of their magazine cover for Esquire Philippines, as well as the release of their two songs with...
I turned 25 this year and, a million “wow you’re so old” jokes later, I was asked some uncomfortable, invasive questions. Which is almost tradition for when you see relatives or the parents of friends. But I’m here to take a...
These are trying times. It seems that a new heartbreaking story goes viral almost every month with thousands of other stories going unheard, making us question who we’re really protecting in our society. In a world where silence can be...
Article by: Albert Alicer Chewbacca Miyagi a.k.a. “Chewy” has been my best friend for four years now. He is a male Shiba Inu. Getting Chewy was one of the best decisions I ever made. You should seriously consider getting one, too! Why Life is So...
Children are always fascinated with stories, read or told. Little do we know that when children listen to stories, they listen with their hearts, so much so that they fall in love with each story they hear. Each beautiful narrative stays in their...
Social media in the time of the #MeToo movement has become a platform for people from all walks of life to share their experiences of sexual harassment. It can be as simple as talking about the men who catcall in the streets, or as personal as...
A few weeks ago, Twitter blew up on the topic of Filipina representation in America’s modeling industry. The Victoria Secret Fashion show had just aired and people were hot on the topic of Kelsey Merritt’s debut on the VS runway. They...
I won’t argue about having technology in our lives. I love every bit of it. While it makes our lives easier, grieving and keeping in touch, in this day and age, has become a privilege. It has also became an easy way to make excuses for...
Ah, astrology. The field of study that is so divisive that its debates usually end in exasperation and being told that the other party is only being stubborn because of something in retrograde. I personally have no clue about the hows and whys of...
Have you ever noticed how sometimes, some people are simply just so negative about anything and everything? David Christopher Hizon sure has, especially after watching ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in the cinemas recently. “Why can’t...
Words by Bernice Danielle Castillo Human beings are animals, yes. It’s not just your ex or your backstabbing best friends. People have an innate need to procreate with each other because it is what evolution has designed us to do. However, due...
Saying this gets me weird looks at parties but I wholeheartedly stand behind, love, and believe in the original Spider-Man trilogy. Yes, the films directed by Sam Raimi. Yes, the ones with Tobey Maguire. Yes, the one with him strutting down the...
There are a lot of things that hold Filipinos together–food in handaans, balikbayan boxes, the newest chismis in your neighborhood, etc. Our feelings of nationalism, however, goes beyond our intricate bond with our culture. It extends to...
All photos from Z Hostel’s Facebook page. Don Pedro is a part in Makati where you’ll find lots of bars and restaurants. It’s a perfect place to hang out with your friends on weekends. We were in for a surprise last October as this...
Words by Rianna Bernabe We can all agree that things were so much simpler in high school. We had semi-permanent classmates, a fixed schedule, and an established lunch table. We would see our friends in the same building for eight hours everyday, and...
Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics, recently passed away – but why are so many people affected? Aside from giving life to some of our favorite superheroes today, Stan Lee has done so much more for lovers of comic books. Rudolph Rabago, a...
Article by Mari Lorica With the upcoming elections in 2019, it is important to know what the truth is and what fake news is. After reading a headline, identifying fake news is as easy as simply reading the full article. In my case, I watched...
The Philippine music scene has certainly been booming over the past couple of years with lots of fresh acts coming out to exhibit “Pinoy Pride” through their song releases. I admit that my interest in the new wave of OPM only began when I heard...
Words by Rianna Bernabe We all know why you’re here, reading this article on your phone or desktop instead of actively participating in your art. But we’re not going to mourn over that because, believe it or not, the artist in you will never...