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Deafening Silence of a Nation
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Deafening Silence of a Nation

Remembering when the press fell silent and freedom of expression was put to the test.

Jilliane Desirei S. Cabal
No Prescription for Pride: The Cure that Never Was
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No Prescription for Pride: The Cure that Never Was

Being yourself is not an illness to be cured but a natural part of human diversity.

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
How Far Would You Go to Become Special?
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How Far Would You Go to Become Special?

How Far Would You Go to Become Special?

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
The Government is Snout of Order
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The Government is Snout of Order

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
Let There Be Light: The Flicker Between Frustration and Hope
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Let There Be Light: The Flicker Between Frustration and Hope

No matter how long darkness stays, Filipinos will always find their way back to brightness.

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
The Philippine Lifestyle (Reimagined)
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The Philippine Lifestyle (Reimagined)

The Filipino lifestyle continues to balance modern progress with the warmth, humanity, and traditions deeply rooted in Filipino culture.

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
RISE AND SHINE, MARIKEÑOS: When the Streets Learned to Bloom
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RISE AND SHINE, MARIKEÑOS: When the Streets Learned to Bloom

A glance becomes a gaze, a routine becomes reflection, and a once-overlooked street becomes something felt, not just seen.

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
The Subtle Art of Protesting
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The Subtle Art of Protesting

A single piece of cardboard rarely stands alone—it carries rising prices, shrinking wages, and questions that have waited too long for answers. In the Philippines, what appears as a simple sign often reflects deeper social conditions already felt long before it is seen in public.

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
Read Flags: When Life is Lives for the Look
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Read Flags: When Life is Lives for the Look

And maybe the most honest performance of all is the one we give every day without realizing it.

Francheska Martina S. Cruz
Ink Unchained: When Voices Refuse to Fade
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Ink Unchained: When Voices Refuse to Fade

To kill the press is to murder democracy in daylight.

Francheska Martina S. Cruz