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We're forgetting a whole group of people when we talk about mental health
Discussions of mental health tend to shut out folks with neurodevelopmental disorders. This should never be the case.
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Still waiting for the next Turning Point
Another corruption scandal captures the Filipino imagination. Another opportunity to squander, as always.
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When Alex Eala aced her way into our hearts
Some thoughts after the Filipina teenager served up a Cinderella run in international tennis.
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How do we Filipinos want to be seen? Bossing and Meme Vice try to answer
And The Breadwinner Is... and The Kingdom provide a telling glimpse into the Filipino psyche.
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Would you even try to see us eye to eye?
Kamala Harris, Leni Robredo... there are obvious parallels, and they're uncomfortable if you're a fan.
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Alice Guo = Anna Delvey
We just love a really juicy story, even if it involves, allegedly, a Chinese citizen who became mayor of a Philippine town.
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The Philippines had its best Olympics ever
But we aren't any good at celebrating, so instead we fought over family drama and which sports we should be supporting.
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The Bini backlash
Why do we demand so much from the biggest act in the Philippines at the moment?
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Kipp's Chicken is (not exactly) no more
On fried chicken from my childhood—as well as malls, public spaces and the years going by.
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Why can't I be you?
The Philippines has always aspired to be like Singapore. Of course, it's not as straightforward as choosing a "strong" leader.
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We knew we were never, ever, ever having Taylor Swift over
But maybe in a few years—maybe two decades?—the Philippines won't be 'snubbed' like this again. Maybe.
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Liza Soberano goes to Hollywood—and so do every Filipino's hopes and dreams
Liza Soberano's Hollywood debut highlights how we Filipinos crave for affirmation on the international (well, American) stage.
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