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Senior and Special Needs Animals: Our Best Friends Furever

Senior and Special Needs Animals: Our Best Friends Furever

by Samantha Ione Basa

| 9-minute read
Nobody prepares us for when our beloved pets get old or get sick. Their needs change and as fur parents, we have to dedicate ourselves to their care. The harsh...
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November: Gratitude in Creative Pieces

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November: Gratitude in Creative Pieces

by Andrea Dee

| 15-minute read
With November comes Thanksgiving, and with Thanksgiving comes the need for us to celebrate and - as the name suggests - give thanks for all the things that we have...
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Shedding Light on Oceanus Conservation: Preserving our Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Shedding Light on Oceanus Conservation: Preserving our Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

by Bea Venzuela

| 8-minute read
We've been hearing all around us how our oceans are becoming dumps for our global garbage reserves, how our beaches are washing ashore more garbage-filled species that are meant to...
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The Forgotten Art of Prayer

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The Forgotten Art of Prayer

by Bea Venzuela

| 4-minute read
When we hear the word prayer, what is the first thing that comes to mind? A traditional act we do within the confines of a Church? The rosary we get...
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Oh My Days: Skating Through The Present Moment

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Oh My Days: Skating Through The Present Moment

by Gabriela Reyes

| 5-minute read
We are over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic around the world and it has caused great life adjustments to each and of our daily lives at full speed. Nevertheless,...
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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '90s, Part II

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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '90s, Part II

by Camille Juco and Zoe Laurente

| 1-minute read
The ‘90s is a goldmine of camp fashion moments.Mars Attacks! (1996) Seriously...Death Becomes Her (1992)Too good not to share.Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)Coneheads (1993) True friendship can withstand...
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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '90s, Part I

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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '90s, Part I

by Camille Juco and Zoe Laurente

| 1-minute read
Makeovers reveal your inner self.Jawbreaker (1999)Pretty Woman (1990)Head-to-toe patterns can be chic when done right.Casino (1995)Clueless (1995) You can never go wrong with a white button-down. Pulp Fiction (1994) The...
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Love Your Gut

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Love Your Gut

by Cin Ancajas

| 2-minute read
Numerous medical studies have shown that most of the serious diseases stem from an unhealthy gut. Not only does it include stomach and digestive problems, but also diabetes, autoimmune disorders,...
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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '80s

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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '80s

by Camille Juco and Zoe Laurente

| 1-minute read
You’re only as strong as your shoulder pads. Heathers (1988) Working Girl (1988)Bigger isn’t always better.When Harry Met Sally… (1989)Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)‘80s music was the bomb while ‘80s fashion...
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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '70s

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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '70s

by Camille Juco and Zoe Laurente
Illustration by Patrick Lee

| 1-minute read
Style became more casual. The Stepford Wives (1975) Violence was a major theme in ‘70s films. The Godfather (1972) The Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) Cultural and political issues then...
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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '60s

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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '60s

by Camille Juco and Zoe Laurente

| 1-minute read
Always make an entrance. Cleopatra (1963) Films reflected the sexual liberation movement that defined the decade. The Graduate (1967) La Piscine (1969) There are only two looks: Naked or Madame....
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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '50s

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Reel Talk: Lessons from the '50s

by Camille Juco and Zoe Laurente

| 1-minute read
Never show up for dinner underdressed. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1956) There’s no such thing as an off duty look. Rear Window (1954) Hollywood had a thing for casting young female...
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