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Rumors of her death aren’t true, but she still faces graft convictions that we shouldn’t forget

On the eve of March 23, Twitter was set ablaze by Filipinos who were speculating about the death of former first lady Imelda Marcos. It started after historian Xiao Chua tweeted that “big news” would break in the following days and one eagle-eyed netizen noticed that he changed his Facebook profile picture to one of […]

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Gabriela Partylist proposes bill providing paid menstrual leave

Women’s issues are under the spotlight in Philippine legislation this Women’s Month. Gabriela Partylist Rep. Arlene Brosas filed a measure that seeks to grant women and individuals who get their periods a two-day paid “menstrual leaves” per month. House Bill 7758, also known as the “Menstrual Leave Act,” seeks to provide women with “flexibility and […]

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SC ruling considers cheating on spouse a violation of VAWC law

The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that defines marital infidelity as a form of psychological violence and a violation of the Anti-VAWC law. The decision came on March 21 as part of a case involving a man who cheated and impregnated another woman while his wife was overseas. The unnamed man got married in […]

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Finally! Alanis Morissette’s Manila concert is happening in August

Everything’s gonna be more than fine this August! After canceling three previous concerts in Manila due to the coronavirus pandemic, Alanis Morissette is finally coming to the Philippines. The You Oughta Know singer is performing in a special one-night concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on August 1, 2023 to celebrate her iconic album, […]

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Why are some people victim-blaming this student who got her laptop crushed at the MRT?

Way to kick someone while they’re down. A student experienced her worst commuting experience last March 15 while she was riding the train and some netizens were quick to blame her about what happened. Twitter user @allanamarieco shared about how while she was entering the MRT-3 Taft Station, her laptop got crushed by the bag […]

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