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The Past, Present, and Future of Fanfiction is Female

July 10, 2019

I am an avid consumer of fanfiction. I read it every day during my commute, when I want to de-stress at work and before I go to sleep. I've been reading works of fiction by fellow fans since I was 10 years ...

INKIGAYO: The KPop Sandwich Fans Are Crazy About

Ashley Petallano

July 9, 2019

Culture, pop culture

Egg mayo, strawberry jam, and crab and coleslaw — a combination that doesn’t sound appetizing at first, but can pique your interests, especially if you know your KPop biases live for them. Anyone who’s i...

The Tabo Test: Is MUJI’s Water Dipper Worth It?

Justine Lubag

July 4, 2019

Lifestyle, Shopping, Trends

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MUJI went viral this month for advertising one of their products on Facebook: a bath dipper, or tabo, as Filipinos call it. But it wasn’t the fact that a popular Japanese store was selling an everyday item ...

Swipe Right: Filipino Modern Dating Etiquette

Geri Osorio

June 27, 2019

Culture, Dating & Singlehood, Relationships

Modern Filipino dating can be quite a puzzle. The dating scene definitely has evolved in recent years, with the emergence of dating apps and people becoming more open to casual dating. But for a conserva...

I’m a Feminist, and I Wear Heels!

Ruth M. Mazo

June 27, 2019

Culture, Fashion, Women's Issues

I have a confession. Though I consider myself a feminist, there are several things about the movement that make me uncomfortable: Andrea Dworkin’s radical view that heterosexual sex is tantamount to rape...

What Would We Do Without Bras?

Joy Soriano

June 26, 2019

Culture, Lifestyle, Women's Issues

Bras used to be just functional. For women who wanted to play sports in 14th century Greece, wrapping cloth around their breasts allowed them to move. It wasn’t until the 16th to 18th century that chest ...

Beauty Pageants: What’s Their Relevance in 2019?

Geri Osorio

June 20, 2019

Music & Events, pop culture, Women's Issues

The Philippines, as a pageant-obsessed nation, has been loyally following the glamorous national and international beauty competitions year after year, whether it’s Miss Unverse, Miss Earth, Miss World, or ...

Convention Season: Have You Started Your Cosplan Yet?

Bien Aronales

June 18, 2019

J-pop, Music & Events, pop culture

We have truly embraced convention culture. From anime to Kpop conventions, the Philippines now hosts a number of conventions for every niche. Con participants flock to these events, immersing themselves in ...

Recirculation Revolution: Switching to Sustainable Fashion

Rick Formalejo

June 13, 2019

Fashion, Sustainable Living, Trends

I love fashion. I enjoy buying clothes and dressing up. It’s also my way of expressing my mood and personality. But it’s alarming to know that the fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tons of s...

Long-Wearing Foundation: The High-End vs. Mid-Range vs. Affordable

Justine Lubag

June 13, 2019

Beauty, Fashion, Looks

In my experience as a makeup beginner, a broke college student, and a young professional, I’ve tried products from all price ranges. I’ve found that what some beauty bloggers say about makeup is true, and j...