As the classes switched from face-to-face setup to online platform—almost every student and teacher are struggling—the reason comes from not having the luxury of owning a laptop and stable internet, as well as the lack of support from the government in order to buy anything that learners and educators need. In an interview of Scout Magazine with Sarah Elago of Kabataan Partylist, it was mentioned that a proper assistance for students during online classes should include providing free internet connection and availability of gadgets with learning materials that can also be accessed offline. According to UNESCO, over 1.5 billion learners...

Whenever we heard the word 'death', we automatically felt uneasy and uncomfortable talking about it. There this scary feeling that goes deeper beyond our minds and tends to overthink life. We all go there one day but it’s just a matter of time and fate, but can you afford to die for your country? Would you let yourself lose in a battle which no one knows when it will end? This is probably the dilemma being faced by our great medical frontliners and staff every single day as they continue to battle COVID-19, a silent killer in its sense. The...

On Friday afternoon, September 4, the unfortunate news of the YouTube vlogger and influencer Lloyd Café Cadena’s sudden demise started circulating online after the vlogger’s official Facebook page released a statement about Lloyd’s passing which shocked everyone. The announcement was soon flooded with people expressing their grief, mourning, and condolences. Different prominent personalities including the Hollywood superstar Mariah Carey—Lloyd Cadena’s idol and favourite artist, lamented the death of Cadena as she posted on Twitter.     Kween LC—which fans used to call him, was only 26. Lloyd Cadena has been known with his constant act of kindness. Instead of creating...

The pandemic stole many things from the people — freedom, livelihood, countless lives, and many more. During this time, we saw the best and the worst of humanity. We saw how people’s kindness and generosity went a long way, as well as how the selfishness of others became a virus itself in our society. That applies to how we treat our animals as well. Animals, especially cats and dogs, are often neglected and just left on the streets. Worst, some live in homes where they are treated like parasites — often being beat up or chained their whole lives, without...

Angel Locsin; a veteran actress, philanthropist, continues to give hope to her countrymen during the pandemic as her new docu-series ‘Iba ‘Yan’ aims to help the less-fortunate Filipinos amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. The humanitarian aid worker is hosting the public service program which first aired on June 14, 2020, directed by her very supportive boyfriend Neil Arce. The docu-series showcases Bayanihan spirit by partnering with different volunteer organizations to help Filipinos during trying times. In a Virtual Media Conference of Iba ‘Yan, Angel told the Philstar.com that her team aims to explore and feature the life of Filipinos in all...