Yes, welcome to our next global problem—face mask pollution! For the past months, the mandatory wearing of a face mask has been implemented all over the world as a general protocol to fight the spread of COVID-19. As millions of people demanded to wear it every day, its waste volume   Photo courtesy of Terrace Standard   Some environmental and animal welfare groups have been raising awareness about this particular issue. We all must be aware of how to properly dispose of our face masks because simply putting it in the trash can is not enough. On Instagram, the SaveTheReef...

Aside from commemorating the gruesome Twin Tower bombing, September 11 is the birthday of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, but netizens seem to celebrate it in a very different way… On Friday, September 11, 103rd birthday of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, netizens made noise on Twitter as #ArawNgMagnanakaw became a trend in the Philippines, with folks expressing different opinions against the dictator who was known for placing the entire country under martial law in 1972 until the first half of ‘80s In case you didn't know (or you do and just having a hard time to accept the fact),...

It’s bad news again, and this time, it’s an environmental catastrophe on the west side of the world!   Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Eric Risberg   On September 9, the sky over the Bay Area looked apocalyptic after the on-going massive wildfire in this part of the US. Wildfires have already burned a record 2.3 million acres across California this year. Strong winds have triggered the fire over the weekend and made the situation worse.   Photo courtesy of AP Photo/Eric Risberg     In an article published by The Verge, the local air quality agency explained that the orange...

Oh no, is this another social media misunderstanding? On September 6, Filipina TikTok star Bella Poarch has become a trending topic on social after Korean netizens took notice of her left arm tattoo of the Rising Sun flag of Japan.     This flag is associated with Japanese imperialism, as well as Japan’s actions in World War II. Due to Imperial Japan’s treatment of Korea while under its colonial rule, the flag to this day remains offensive for Koreans. Some Korean netizens have taken offense and explained why her tattoo heated debate as it rooted in the ‘dark’ part of...

The American reality show ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’, featuring the Kardashian and Jenner family is bidding its viewers goodbye, after 20 seasons, and 14 years on television. Hollywood star Kim Kardashian-West confirmed the news on her Instagram and Twitter post on Wednesday, September 9, saying “It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” "We are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many...