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In an era defined by political division, climate anxiety, and widespread inequality, Pope Francis positioned the Catholic Church not as a distant institution but as a voice for the vulnerable. Over more than a decade of leadership, he bridged the sacred and the social, advocating for those on society’s margins… Read more

In its 2,000-year history, the Catholic Church has been shepherded by 266 popes, each leaving their own mark. But over the past 12 years, one stood out with a distinctly personal and compassionate approach—Pope Francis, whose service resonated deeply with Filipinos and earned him the affectionate title “Lolo Kiko.” Read more

Women may have been taught to shrink themselves, to be agreeable, to be submissive even —but with every progressive fight, these are unlearnt constraints with every act of defiance, every refusal to conform, and every demand for what is rightfully theirs. Read more

Recognizing women in STEM is an act of restorative justice, and this entails the imperative that the Nobel Committee must move beyond symbolic gestures and implement meaningful reforms to ensure equity. Read more

The year began with a wish—one cast upon a fragile truce, Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) officially agreed on a ceasefire deal on January 15, which took effect on January 19. Read more

In a colorful stream of vignettes, there is something quite intimidating being placed in the midst of great artistry—and to feel the familiarity, a mirror of reality, depicted on the big screen. Read more

Let us break down the United States (US) presidential elections: two candidates, one open seat, and 160 million Americans deciding how it plays out. Read more

Being part of the LGBTQ+ community in the Philippines remains to be a difficult battle, one met with provocation and opposition. Many have met such instances wherein they are mocked, trashed, bullied, harassed, and even murdered for staying honest to themselves and their expression of sexual orientation and gender identity. Read more