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Hail to the Chef Gaita Forés

February 16, 2025

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Hope that heals burns bright

February 11, 2025

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WATCH: How Neil Ruaro built his AI startup at 19

January 22, 2025

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To start positive change: Make your bed every day

January 21, 2025

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PhilSTAR L!fe yearend editorial: The stories that stayed with us in 2024

December 31, 2024

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88-year-old hospital cleaner adopts 38 abandoned babies over the years

December 29, 2024

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Inspiring Pinoy stories that touched our hearts in 2024

December 24, 2024

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Meet Neil Ruaro, a tech geek who dropped out of school to build an AI startup at 19

December 23, 2024

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To Laki with love

December 21, 2024

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The path to success: 2024 Bar Topnotchers share their secrets to acing the law licensure exam

December 15, 2024

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This Home Buddies member and her child with Down syndrome have made artworks for Sharon Cuneta, Oyo Boy Sotto's homes

September 29, 2024

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LIST: These Gen Zs are here to remind you it’s okay to be a work in progress

September 23, 2024

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Arlene Muhlach graduates college at 55, days before her birthday

September 3, 2024

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Jessy Mendiola fulfills childhood dream of learning ballet: 'When I was younger, we couldn't afford ballet classes'

August 27, 2024

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Geneva Cruz on going back to school at 48: 'There's no such thing as being too late'

August 16, 2024

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LIST: Inspiring and heartwarming moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics

August 11, 2024

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You have everything you need to create change

July 28, 2024

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The youth has the power to shape the future

July 28, 2024

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UP Cebu Class of '24 valedictorian shares how prioritizing mental health, taking a gap year became his key to success

July 11, 2024

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4-year-old becomes the youngest person ever to reach all 48 summits in New Hampshire

July 9, 2024

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LOOK: 35 Filipinos who made it to Tatler Asia's Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024

June 27, 2024

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This Batangas couple has been walking non-stop around the Philippines for 146 days. Here's why

May 17, 2024

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First Filipina world marathoner conquers the Sahara Desert

April 24, 2024

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Padayon, Iskolar ng Bayan! Celebs, personalities share tips, words of wisdom to UPCAT passers

April 19, 2024

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One word at a time: This app helps children on the autism spectrum with speech development

April 2, 2024

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Me of little faith

March 10, 2024

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Five Filipinas make it to Forbes' 50 Over 50 Asia list

January 18, 2024

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This 72-year-old man turned his home into library to give back to the community

January 16, 2024

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This 69-year-old fashion designer redefines beauty standard as one of MUPH-QC's oldest candidates

January 11, 2024

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Lawyer passes 2023 Bar exams at 64 years old: 'No dream is unattainable if you pursue it relentlessly'

December 8, 2023

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2023 Bar topnotchers share how they aced the law licensure exam

December 6, 2023

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Taylor Swift effect: How these Pinoy Swifties pledge loyalty to the superstar by creating mall events, cafés, academic study

December 1, 2023

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This Pinoy got into gaming at age 12. Now he's listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 2024

November 29, 2023

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Man with no car and furniture leaves P211 million to town before dying

November 22, 2023

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My father, the builder

October 29, 2023

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Wil Dasovich looks back on accomplishments after life-threatening cancer: 'This is how I celebrated life'

October 18, 2023

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Drake offers to pay medical bills, tuition of several concertgoers

October 11, 2023

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Teresita L. Silva: Championing the cause of vulnerable families and homeless youth

October 4, 2023

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92-year-old woman finally fulfills dream of learning how to read and write: 'Better late than never'

September 29, 2023

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Vlogger 'Becoming Filipino' is now officially a Pinoy

September 14, 2023

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Local shoe store promotes inclusivity through customized shoes for people with foot irregularities

September 7, 2023

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Filipino peace advocate among winners of Asian humanitarian prize

September 1, 2023

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Rabiya Mateo is a queen of manifestation as she poses with her first car and first house

August 29, 2023

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Maxene Magalona reacts to comments saying she looks sad, says healing is not about being happy all the time

August 24, 2023

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'Sana hindi niyo na lang ako ipinanganak': UP graduate's struggles living in poverty serves as a wake-up call for future parents

August 17, 2023

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Dwayne Johnson surprises struggling UFC fighter with a new house: 'No more couch sleeping'

August 7, 2023

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How a UP student of 18 years earned her diploma at 40

August 4, 2023

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UP student who failed the UPCAT but graduated with Latin honors shares her story of overcoming setbacks

August 2, 2023

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Globe sparks hope with Heroes of Learning Awards

August 2, 2023

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UP magna cum laude reflects on 'what makes life worth living' after falling short of summa cum laude grade by .01

August 1, 2023

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LOOK: Aiko Melendez earns bachelor degree at 47

July 30, 2023

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Viral delivery rider shows true dedication to his job: 'If gusto po kumita, need pong magtiyaga halos buong araw'

July 20, 2023

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Cesar Montano earns a master's degree at 60

July 7, 2023

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Iloilo scholar shares how poverty fueled him to graduate summa cum laude in valedictory speech

June 12, 2023

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From being a 'curious' foreigner to a naturalized Pinoy: A Canadian vlogger's journey to ‘Becoming Filipino’

June 12, 2023

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LIST: 40 Pinoys who made it to this year's Tatler Asia's 'Gen.T List'

June 2, 2023

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TRANSCRIPT: Ateneo de Davao summa cum laude shares the 'discomforts of privilege' in viral valedictory speech

May 27, 2023

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'No legs, no limits': Gurkha amputee scales Everest

May 22, 2023

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Seven Pinoys make it to 2023 Forbes' '30 under 30 Asia' list

May 18, 2023

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Son of tricycle driver, vendor accepted into universities abroad, offered scholarships

May 13, 2023

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Community pastry? Los Baños bakery gives away bread for free

May 9, 2023

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WATCH: Inka Magnaye inspires body positivity by flaunting belly rolls

May 5, 2023

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55-year-old lawyer father passes Bar exam after 20 years and 6 attempts

April 30, 2023

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Seventh grader stops school bus as driver loses consciousness

April 29, 2023

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LIST: TikTok-famous Pinoy pilots who share their journey in viral videos

April 27, 2023

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Dog saves ill owner's life by finding perfect kidney donor at beach

April 26, 2023

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How this Filipina student got accepted to 10 US colleges and universities—all with scholarships and grants

April 25, 2023

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Expelled from seminary for ditching retreat week in his teens, 67-year-old finds redemption as Bar exam passer

April 20, 2023

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A Filipino student got into Harvard, Princeton, Yale with full financial aid—here's how he did it

April 18, 2023

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How to rise strong

April 18, 2023

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Grandmother passes Bar exam at age 65 after setting aside law dream 40 years ago

April 16, 2023

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Pol sci graduate from University of Baguio becomes PH's first blind Bar passer

April 16, 2023

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2022 Bar topnotchers share secrets to topping the law licensure exam

April 15, 2023

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4-year-old boy becomes world's youngest author

April 5, 2023

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Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell praise 106-year-old Apo Whang-Od's magazine cover

April 4, 2023

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Inked and empowered: How these Pinays are redefining beauty with their tattoos

March 23, 2023

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Viral Pinay teen lands partnerships with other brands besides Charles & Keith

March 19, 2023

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The life and work of Luis V. Teodoro, the Filipino journalists’ dean

March 14, 2023

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Local beauty brands that found success on Lazada to inspire you to start your own in 2023

March 10, 2023

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Full-circle moment: Filipina teen who went from bashed to ambassador of Charles & Keith redefines 'luxury' in her new job

March 9, 2023

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Maria Ressa turns emotional during a heartwarming tribute by young student

March 7, 2023

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'Pak, bet!': Community pantry organizers sell 'gulay bouquets' to benefit farmers

February 7, 2023

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Cecilia B. Mañosa shares the bitter with the sweet in her inspiring book

December 17, 2022

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Inspiring PWD waiter from Korean restaurant earns praise from netizens

November 19, 2022

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‘Mang Ric’

September 2, 2022

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Nick Lizaso: 10,000 stories and one heart for the masses

June 27, 2022

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Growing old and remembering

March 6, 2022

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Unexpected memories

February 20, 2022

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Jona Jane Tajonera: Story of a survivor

February 1, 2022

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The real magic in Teejae Sonza’s impactful career

January 23, 2022

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From Pope Francis’ heart

January 9, 2022

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Life coach Aurora Suarez on how to craft a life you love

December 14, 2021

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7 ways to find true happiness in Bhutan

December 10, 2021

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How to understand others better

December 7, 2021

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Coca-Cola shares real magical moments with Filipino Olympians

November 18, 2021

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Maria and fruitcake! Such joy!

October 17, 2021

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Redefining your dreams in a pandemic

October 1, 2021

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Oh, Criselda!

September 26, 2021

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DOH Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire: Cool, calm, composed

September 21, 2021

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Growing up a grandparents’ girl

September 10, 2021

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Coping in the time of COVID-19: Just don’t give up

August 17, 2021

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Ninoy & Noynoy: ‘Just like Dad, Noy was born to be in public service’

August 13, 2021

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Will you still love me when I’m 104?

July 4, 2021

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‘Maybe I just have five years to go’

July 2, 2021

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The father’s creed: ‘Like father, like son’

June 19, 2021

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Who will I greet on Sunday, Daddy?

June 18, 2021

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Michelle Zauner finds joy in success, and success in joy

June 11, 2021

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All we need to be is who we are — Filipino

June 6, 2021

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Starting now for the future

June 4, 2021

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Decluttering is making space in your life

June 1, 2021

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A thousand moons ago

May 30, 2021

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Trapped in the PGH fire

May 25, 2021

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Pia Wurtzbach talks about honoring her body no matter its size, shape, and appearance

May 6, 2021

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Please don’t call

April 18, 2021

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How fan fiction is filling in the sex ed gaps

April 16, 2021

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We’re down, but not broken

March 30, 2021

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A dimming of lights

March 29, 2021

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Helping Filipinos pursue a life well-lived

March 20, 2021

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10 things Ellie Goldstein would like to tell her past and future self

March 19, 2021

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People I will never forget

March 15, 2021

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She’s the boss: Filipinas who are making waves abroad

March 8, 2021

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Spaces that work

March 5, 2021

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Men are just little boys, says this Tito

February 13, 2021

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How social media helped address the gaps in distance learning

February 5, 2021

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In search of a nameless man

February 4, 2021

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Geez, why are people calling me ‘Tita’?

January 16, 2021

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Lessons from this pandemic

January 16, 2021

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Educator completes over 800 online courses during the pandemic

January 15, 2021

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Real-life events where the youth proved they can change the future

January 12, 2021

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Hope floats in 2021

January 7, 2021

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The most inspiring people of 2020

December 28, 2020

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This man rounded up the good news of 2020 and illustrated them to spread positivity

December 22, 2020

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Beginning anew

December 17, 2020

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An unbroken promise of service

December 14, 2020

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‘Time’ hails BTS, LeBron James, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris as 2020’s most important influencers

December 11, 2020

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The intern’s gambit

December 10, 2020

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This search engine converts your online searches into trees across the world

December 8, 2020

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Jason Momoa surprises a young 'Aquaman' fan battling cancer

December 8, 2020

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Come as you ain't — and other witticisms from Louie Cruz

December 4, 2020

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UP overachiever Tiffany Uy among Physician Licensure Exam topnotchers

November 26, 2020

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Lessons of hope, courage and overcoming the pandemic

November 24, 2020

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Teen combats cyberbullying in Bangladesh with award-winning mobile app

November 20, 2020

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It's hard to say goodbye

October 26, 2020

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When do you mourn?

October 24, 2020

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Five stages of (cancer) grief

October 22, 2020

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Finding hope in the face of adversity

October 16, 2020

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Joy

October 16, 2020

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The incredible journey of Bobby Joseph

October 15, 2020

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Blessed Carlo Acutis public veneration extended until Oct. 19

October 15, 2020

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Meet the gamer who revolutionized Philippine Esports thru DotA

October 15, 2020

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Words of faith and hope from Millennial Blessed Carlo Acutis

October 12, 2020

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Thank God for everything

October 10, 2020

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Carlo Acutis: Computer geek to millennial 'influencer of God'

October 9, 2020

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Gift COVID-19 frontliners with Korean-themed goodies—here's how!

October 8, 2020

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October 2020: What the stars are telling you this month

October 7, 2020

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How Dr. Tyler Bigenho uses TikTok to educate people on proper posture

October 6, 2020

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Helpful life lessons we can get from 'Emily in Paris'

October 5, 2020

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Quarantine gardens

September 8, 2020

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Historian Benito J. Legarda's legacy, through his daughter's eyes

September 7, 2020

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Stealing mind and body

September 6, 2020

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Fly to old age

August 16, 2020

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Bayad Po!: Artists raise funds for jeepney drivers

August 9, 2020

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Quarantine gardens big and small

August 8, 2020

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Room without a window

August 3, 2020

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Quarantine art spaces

August 1, 2020

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Top 12: Most novel 1-meter garden designs to inspire plantitas

July 4, 2020