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FYI: When People Take ‘Ayuda’ Matters into their Own Hands, That’s the Spirit of Community, Not Propaganda

On April 14, a cart full of food and necessities went viral online for its initiative to support Filipinos forgotten about during this pandemic. Less than a week later, other inspired community pantries sprout across the Philippines, causing a flooding of heartwarming stories on solidarity, humanity, and the classic spirit of 'bayanihan'.

By |2021-04-20T21:00:46+08:00April 20, 2021|Featured, Hive, Narratives & Perspectives|Comments Off on FYI: When People Take ‘Ayuda’ Matters into their Own Hands, That’s the Spirit of Community, Not Propaganda

How Autotelic Navigates, Revisits, and Yearns for Deep ‘Kwentuhan’ Sessions Amid an Era of Social Deprivation

As the pandemic literally locks us down to the same quarters for 24 hours in a day, our needs as social beings have drastically deteriorated. Although technology has afforded us some new luxuries in long-distance communication, nothing could ever beat those sit down, 'kwentuhan' sessions with our dearest friends. Especially with those we've lost along the way.

By |2021-04-17T22:15:42+08:00April 17, 2021|Featured, Hive, Insider, Recent Stories|Comments Off on How Autotelic Navigates, Revisits, and Yearns for Deep ‘Kwentuhan’ Sessions Amid an Era of Social Deprivation

Taylor Swift Re-Releasing Her Earlier Albums is a Resounding Call for Artists to Fight Back and Take Control

The release of Fearless (Taylor's Version) is just the first step in Swift's badass commitment to rerecord all her classic albums and take it back from the clutches of her old label's money-mongering. Here's why it's important.

By |2023-07-07T19:44:04+08:00April 12, 2021|Featured, Radar, Recent Stories, Source|Comments Off on Taylor Swift Re-Releasing Her Earlier Albums is a Resounding Call for Artists to Fight Back and Take Control

More Than Meets the Eye: Kelvin Morales on Exploring What is Brave, Peculiar, and Unapologetic

"What if the human skin can be used as material for clothing?" This young fashion designer examines the tight-knit relationship between humans and clothes, and turns it on its head with his latest collection "Human Leather."

By |2021-07-07T15:48:20+08:00April 9, 2021|Featured, Hive, Mastermind, Recent Stories|Comments Off on More Than Meets the Eye: Kelvin Morales on Exploring What is Brave, Peculiar, and Unapologetic

Up-and-Coming Music Acts from SEA Join OFFMUTE’s Pan-regional Label for Cross-Market Collaboration

OFFMUTE offers emerging artists from across all genres a dedicated platform to pursue their own creative vision and reach audiences across Southeast Asia. New artists on board include acclaimed Philippine singer-songwriter Clara Benin, Indonesian alt-pop sensation Mezzaluna and Malaysian recording star liesl-mae.

By |2021-03-31T16:47:14+08:00April 5, 2021|Industry News, Recent Stories, Source|Comments Off on Up-and-Coming Music Acts from SEA Join OFFMUTE’s Pan-regional Label for Cross-Market Collaboration

The Politics of Being ‘Apolitical’ and Why This, In Itself, is a Political Statement

We can't deny that there's a huge temptation these days to tune out the world and focus on positive thoughts instead, given the negative impact recent news can bring to our mental health. Despite this, though, here’s why we must resist and stay vocal if we have any hope of rebuilding our country—even if that means constantly wallowing in the despair of politics.

By |2023-06-01T12:15:33+08:00April 3, 2021|Featured, Hive, Narratives & Perspectives, Recent Stories|Comments Off on The Politics of Being ‘Apolitical’ and Why This, In Itself, is a Political Statement

All of the Times Liza Soberano Used Her Platform to Raise the Impassioned Voice of Women and of the Youth

Liza Soberano has proved time and time again that she's more than just a pretty face. Most importantly, she's an intelligent, empathetic, and talented young woman ready to use her platform to amplify social realities and the causes she believes in.

By |2021-03-29T17:30:21+08:00March 26, 2021|Featured, Lists & Guides, Recent Stories, Source|Comments Off on All of the Times Liza Soberano Used Her Platform to Raise the Impassioned Voice of Women and of the Youth
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