I rarely talk about current events these days. First because I've become out of the loop ever since cutting down my Facebook time. And second, I just don't want to be bothered by the goings-on in the world for the…
Tag: current events
We Can’t Be Silent
Putting down The Hate U Give (the book I’m currently reading) for a while because I realized something just ten chapters in. Exactly. We can’t be silent. In the book, people are protesting the death of a black kid in…
End the Stigma, Please
Today (or yesterday as it’s past midnight already), Facebook exploded after Joey de Leon (a famous Filipino celebrity) made comments about how depression is not really a disability or illness, and people should not sympathize with those who have it…
This Country is So Hopeless, It’s Driving Me Crazy
Day 26/30 → Oh what do you know, our high and mighty president is making rounds on social media and the current events scene once again. And if you’re Filipino, you’ve probably guessed it right: it’s because of his filthy mouth…
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#HereTogether at the Metro Manila Pride Festival 2017
Yesterday, June 24th, we celebrated the 23rd annual — the longest in South East Asia and almost as old as I am — Metro Manila Pride March Festival. It was technically my 2nd time to attend but it was my…
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Not-So-Current Event: Taxis vs. Grab and Uber
This issue is no longer 'trending' on social media, but I thought I'd still put in my two cents because people still need to address this matter. Just two days ago, I watched a co-worker be declined by two cab…
Current Events: Mindanao, Under State of Martial Law / #PrayForMarawi
We’re all probably already aware by now that terrorists exist and they are fucking everywhere. While most of us just want peace and unity, it just isn’t happening -- not any time soon, at least. The bombing in the Ariana…
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We Need to Put A Stop to this “Victim-Blaming” and “Rape” Culture
It’s 2017, and yet, apparently, stupidity is still a “thing”. A lot of shit has been happening recently and Facebook is a toxic place to be at if you’re easily triggered (like me, but you know, social media’s a part…
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