“I can’t breathe… Don’t kill me…” Last words uttered by George Floyd, an African-American pinned to the floor by a police officer’s knee on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After this horrific event circulated on social media, a violent protest sparked and caused outrage to a lot of people online including celebrities crying for justice. According to the New York Time’s report, the White House went dark caused by the protesters raged nearby, turning off almost all of its external lights, as protesters seethed in dozens of cities, again defying curfews to demonstrate against police brutality following the death of...

This pandemic has been causing a lot of youngsters to be more hookup-driven during the crisis caused by COVID-19, as the quarantine is already approaching to its 3rd month to some countries that are still struggling to flatten the curve. In fact, according to Vox’s article, People who are living in 42 states are begged by Government to not just remain indoors but also to cut off any physical contact with others. Based on the article, the aim of this restrictive measure is to reduce the spread of the virus, not letting it jump from person to person. And sacrificing...

In the middle of crisis brought by COVID-19, virus is not our only enemy today. There’s also an uncontrollable spread of false news that trigger panic and misinformation to the public. The different types of fake news are: Clickbait - fabricated stories with sensational headlines to grab attention and spread inaccuracy. Propaganda - misleading stories that promote biased perspectives and political agendas. Satire - fake news stories made for entertainment and parody. Sloppy Journalism - news published wih unreliable information and deluding false facts. Misleading Headings - news where only headlines and small snippets are seen on newsfeed. Stories are...

The world will never be the same again. The pre-pandemic life we used to live will never happen anymore for no one knows when this pandemic ends. ‘New Normal’ as what they call it. We are all fond of embracing changes but this time, it’s different—changes that we all must be seriously taken. Once it’s implemented, there’s no turning back. Speaker Alan Cayetano and colleagues filed House Bill 6623 or the “New Normal for the Workplace and Public Spaces Act,” defining the new life to face due to the COVID-19 crisis.   GENERAL MEASURES Several measures are created in general...

COVID-19 has been successful in ruining events that we have been waiting to happen. And of course, it’s not surprising that Metro Manila Pride did not survive this, as they confirmed on their Facebook post that the said event is officially cancelled this year. But, fortunately, the celebration is still happening online. “Social distancing does not mean social disconnection. As we physically distance from each other, let us not forget to practice social solidarity. While the situation prevents us from coming together in person, it will in no way stop us from using online spaces to fight for our rights,...