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Attention Economy, Women in SPAM and How They “Hold Up Half The Sky”

There’s women in STEM. And then there came Women in SPAM. The internet culture has officially given birth to a brand-new, highly relatable archetype for the absolute powerhouses dominating corporate and creative fields: Women in SPAM. While the cheeky acronym might sound fresh and trendy on your social media feeds, this movement is actually a long-overdue, deeply deserved ode to…

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At 62, Rosula Calacala Passed The Philippine Bar Examination On Her First Attempt

Here, I say, Pinay na naman! At 62 years old, Rosula Calacala just proved that it’s truly never too late to chase down a lifelong…

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Beyond the Bucket: A Taho Vendor’s Tale

In the busy streets of Tayuman, Tondo Manila, the familiar cry of “Taho!” is more than just an invitation to buy a snack; it is…

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Enchanted Kingdom’s Eldar the Wizard Spreading three decades of Magic at Bahay ni Maria

Through community outreach and in-park festivities, the beloved wizard marks his milestone birthday by sharing love, hope, and new experiences with Filipinos. For thirty years,…

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Their Miss Universe Philippines Journey Continues

For many aspiring beauty queens, the journey does not end with one pageant but continues to evolve. This is the story of Binibining Pilipinas International…