Fostering connections between individuals of different ages engenders mutual respect and empathy, which, in turn, helps quash ageist stereotypes.
Kinaiya is a Cebuano word that means ‘inner being’. The collection features different variations of the Binakol weave. These pieces not just as an expression of our pride and love for our culture, but as an armour that reflects our character, and strengthens our confidence to take on the challenges of every day.
The longer we we were forced to stay inside, the more all our clutter and disorder seemed to taunt us. So we did what every other Youtube-raised millennial did best, we googled some DIY videos and made it our pandemic project to fix our home.
My wish for us at 40 is that we have learned to embrace the varying seasons of our life, and to gracefully hold both hope and hopelessness whenever they co-exist in a single moment.
While feminism seems to be en vogue (based on the proliferation of statement slogan shirts and branded empowerment campaigns targeted towards women), many are still intimidated by the term or are afraid to be associated as one. For some Filipinos, the word feminist is synonymous to being a man-hater, angry activist, or closeted lesbian.
“Pretty privilege” is a form of cognitive bias referring to the preferential treatment received by individuals who are considered by society as conventionally attractive. An unearned advantage this gives political candidates is people’s unconscious tendency to associate physical beauty with trustworthiness and competence.
The challenge is not just about correcting mistakes but also about fostering an appreciation for the richness and power of language in its various forms. Ultimately, the goal is to equip students with the ability to switch seamlessly between the formal language required in academic and professional settings and the informal style used in digital communication, preparing them to be versatile and effective communicators in any environment.
Social media has facilitated easy access to global news in a time seemingly marked by impunity, and the result is a significant surge in distressing media content to which we are exposed every single day. It is worth pondering how this constant bombardment might be affecting our collective well-being and long-term mental health.
