Category: Opinion & Commentary

On quiet nights when I’m tired from work and the overwhelming responsibilities of adulthood, I find solace in memories of the past. Sometimes, I wish I could go back to my college days. I can’t …

We are currently living in an era where calling out people has practically become a norm. If someone has done something wrong or said something on social media that we don’t agree with, this generation …

A certain influencer restarted this conversation a few weeks ago by criticizing the upcoming Van Gogh Alive exhibit. It was called “mainstream” and belittled as just another “IG backdrop” but honestly — what’s so wrong …

While the rest of the world is seeing a steady decline in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases, the Philippines has become the country with the “fastest-growing epidemic” of the disease. The Department of Health’s data …

“Kaya hindi umuunlad ang Pilipinas, eh!” We always hear or say this when another vehicle cuts you off, there’s an overpass but pedestrians don’t use them, or when cars don’t give way to pedestrian lanes. …

Beauty goes beyond skin-deep when it comes to the Philippines’ YouTube beauty community. We’ve collated a list of Filipino beauty vloggers we adore. It’s not just because they can pull off the fiercest looks, but …

Words by Gianna Sibal A lot of Filipinos think that being the bunso translates to being the ‘spoiled’ one, or the most ‘loved’ one out of all the other children in the family. Older siblings …

Words by Frances Leones Out of all the unexpected things that can happen in life, none is more unexpected or as frightening as a natural disaster. The Philippines is a regular target. Our country experiences …

Disclaimer: The views and opinions stated in this article are solely of the writer’s and does not necessarily reflect the views of WhenInManila.com on the matter. “Men are trash.” These three words that are more …

Social anxiety is real. Being around people can make some people uneasy. I’m an introvert so it really drains me to be around people. However, that does not give me an excuse to behave poorly. …