Half a century ago, the Sapalo Velez Bundang Bulilan (SVBB) law offices opened its doors on August 1, 1976 with a simple but powerful mission: to provide legal guidance defined by integrity, expert...
Hello August. It’s been more than half a year. It’s almost the “BER” months. Jose Mari Chan is just sneaking down the loop in our playlists. How are you? Were the months good t...
There’s a new law passed called the Basic Mental Health and Well-Being Act or RA 12080 that intends to employ and equip associate counselors in school institutions. It is said that the lack of g...
The idea sounds comforting: if something is out of your control, then it is not your fault. It offers emotional relief, especially in situations where outcomes feel unfair or overwhelming. Letting go ...
Graduation ceremonies barely end before someone asks, “So… what’s next?” The diploma is still in our hands. The congratulations are still echoing. We haven’t even had tim...
STORIES begin somewhere and mine started when the earth shook. The July quake was the day before the birthday of my cousin, who was the only friend I had when I started school here. I repeat, my only ...
Have you ever felt exhausted even when you did nothing physically tiring? Like your mind is carrying a weight you cannot explain, yet everyone expects you to keep going as if nothing is wrong? Growing...
Many gays still experience feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame due to the clash between their religious upbringing and their sexual orientation. Family rejection and cultural stigma are significa...
The recent Pride March encouraged adoption and alternative forms of child care from eligible members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender , Queer (LGBTQ+) community. “In the end, it’s all ...
Tengang kawali is a popular Tagalog idiom that literally translates to “cooking pan ear.” It describes someone who plays deaf, pretends not to hear, or actively ignores what someone else i...
