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With Kobe Bryant’s Death, Millions of Filipino Fans Lost a Dear Friend We’ll Never Meet
"While the whole world is mourning the loss, I’m sure it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Filipinos are one of the most affected by the tragedy."
The Constitution of India Didn’t Mean Much to Me. Until Now
As a young Indian, I didn’t grow up feeling particularly close to the national anthem, the Constitution or even the national flag. In 2020, a new connection has been forged.
The Case of Britain’s ‘Most Prolific Rapist’ Highlights Everything That Is Wrong With How Indonesia Handles Rape Cases
Sexual assault cases in Indonesia are often plagued with victim-blaming, homophobia, lack of follow-up action, and injustice.
Some of My Most Meaningful Relationships Revolve Around Online Games
Gamers have long been depicted as antisocial loners, but this couldn't be further from the truth.
Hosting the SEA Games Was Supposed to Bring Filipinos Together. Instead it’s Tearing Us Apart
Some of us are worried about corruption. Others are angry at anyone unnationalistic enough to worry.
As a Woman, Running in India Feels Like an Act of Rebellion
Jogging is more than just a workout. It’s my way of reclaiming the streets that've been denied to me for so long.
Birth Control Implants Empower Filipinas Like Me, Now a Senator Wants to Stop Funding It
How are women supposed to find the right birth control method for their bodies if you limit their options?
Things the Philippines Could've Gotten for $1 Million, Aside From an Overpriced SEA Games Cauldron
We can think of a bunch of things this could have been spent on instead.
Not All Accents Are Equal. My Singaporean Accent Apparently Sucks.
In the hierarchy of accents, non-white voices often find themselves on the bottom of the pile.
I Launched a Company While Serving Time for Coke Smuggling
First I was a drug mule, then I started a business. 'Cons & Kernels' aims to employ everyone, including former inmates.
Running Sucks But Why Can’t I Stop Doing It?
Why do I do it? I don’t know, but in an effort to find out, I went for a run.