“There is always light,” says 21-year old Irish Miras, as she remembers the trauma she experienced as a child. Her voice is soft, her words strong. “If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell her: ‘We are alive. We are doing okay.’”   Irish is one of four young women featured in the documentary Sine Niña, a film that showcases the unique stories of women across the Philippines. Each story is set to inspire, uplift, and empower audiences—as well as start important conversations around equality, purpose, and mental health.   The film is the culmination of a...

Living in the 20th century is both an opportunity and a tough job. People get to experience the advancement of technology which makes daily activities much easier. On the other hand, getting exposed to anxiety more often due to social media’s pressure of dealing with “I should have more than this”.   The thrill of this century breaks the stigma of “living a complicated life”. Similarly, arising perspectives such as it’s okay to have no children than to add another liability, cutting off toxic relationships (including family ties or relatives) and quitting some commitments (job, organizations, and the like)  ...

Have you tried waking up whereas, one day, you can’t face the person anymore? You can’t go to the place where you once called a “happy place”? You can’t even take to hear the voice of those you loved dearly? Because today, they are your anxiety triggers. This article is written with empathy for those who are trying to overcome anxiety and depression. Those brave individuals keep on showing up despite of having no enough sleep. Despite of not eating well. Despite of all the odds that keep on boxing him or her in their own gloomiest days. You matter....

Content warning: This article contains information about sexual assault, and rape. If you have been sexually assaulted, this guide may be painful or difficult to read.   If you have been sexually assaulted, it can be really hard to determine what to do. While it was happening, you might be even confused if it’s considered as sexual assault. Not until a few days, weeks, months, or even years passed.   You may be feeling a rollercoaster of emotions — from confusion to shame, anger to even guilt. You may also reach to the point that you put the blame on...

Mayroong pagkakataon sa ating buhay na narinig natin ang mga katagang, 'Hindi kabawasan ang anumang kakulangan ng isang tao.' Marahil ito ay napulot natin mula sa ating mga magulang, guro, sa TV, o di kaya ay sa mga matatanda na sa tagal ay nalimutan na natin kung sino. Kung ating babaybayin, isang pangungusap lamang ito na tila ay simple  at lantad naman ang kahulugan. Ngunit kung ito ay hihimayin, malalim ang hugot nito na marahil ay hindi para sa'yo ngunit sa napakaraming indibidwal na tinatawag mating 'person with disabilities'. Sa kabila ng mga ngiti na kanilang patuloy na ipinapakita at...