Silence can be powerful. These days, people like to argue online. The louder, the better. And some people have figured out how to use that ...Read More
Why We Should Stop Talking About Jam Magno
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June 20, 2025
Rating: 5
I once saw a video on TikTok where an African woman named Gold Chinyere Ike was celebrated by her entire community simply for boarding an ai...Read More
Celebrating Small Wins
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June 06, 2025
Rating: 5
Gen-Zs are young, fearless, and unprepared. Now, they stand at the center of the fastest-growing HIV surge in the Western Pacific. A Crisis ...Read More
The Growing HIV Crisis Among Gen-Z
Reviewed by John Rey Labong
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June 03, 2025
Rating: 5
It was a quiet evening as Maria boarded the jeepney, heading back to her dorm after a long day of classes. She was the only passenger, and t...Read More
The Jeepney Ride
Reviewed by John Rey Labong
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November 02, 2024
Rating: 5
Carlos Yulo, the talented Filipino gymnast, has recently been in the spotlight not just for his incredible achievements but also for a famil...Read More
Carlos Yulo’s Family Dispute: A Personal View
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September 05, 2024
Rating: 5
This morning, I was browsing Facebook and came across a post about what someone’s professor told them: that no one is truly self-made. It me...Read More
No One is Truly Self-Made
Reviewed by John Rey Labong
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September 05, 2024
Rating: 5
Tipping is a common way to show appreciation for good service. Whether you’re taking a motorcycle taxi, getting a haircut at the barbershop,...Read More
How Small Tips Make a Big Difference
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September 04, 2024
Rating: 5
This afternoon, I came across a documentary titled “ Fedelina: A Stolen Life ,” which is a deeply moving story about Fedelina Lugasan, a Fil...Read More
A Stolen Life Restored: Fedelina’s Fight for Freedom and Forgiveness
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September 01, 2024
Rating: 5
On October 9, 2021, we celebrated the birthdays of my father and Ate Vhie with a family outing to the beach in San Diego, Lian, Batangas. It...Read More
A Family’s Unforgettable Beach Escape During the Pandemic
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August 31, 2024
Rating: 5
In 2023, I experienced one of the most painful moments of my life. I was deeply in love with someone who I believed was my perfect match. We...Read More
A Journey Through Heartbreak
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August 30, 2024
Rating: 5
I came across my Facebook newsfeed tonight and read that the mother of Senator Raffy Tulfo had passed away. He acknowledged that he and his ...Read More
Our Duty to Care for Our Aging Parents
Reviewed by John Rey Labong
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August 27, 2024
Rating: 5