This is the condensed version of a paper I wrote for a class on women, gender, and the environment. If you wish to read the full version, leave a comment or send me a message. The landscape of our daily lives is changing. Since the announcement of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Philippines in late January, safety measures have been put in … Continue reading Going (and Staying) Zero-Waste in the Middle of a Pandemic
Yesterday, I launched my latest passion project: a mini-series podcast about feminist themes in horror movies and TV shows. The first episode tackles Jordan Peele’s Us, privilege, and solidarity. The title of the podcast, Final Girl, comes from the popular trope in television and film that refers to the “last woman standing” or sole survivor, typically in a slasher film. According to the TV Tropes … Continue reading Final Girl: Us
In the past decade, there’s a good chance that at least one of the many “eco-friendly” goods popping up online have made their way into your bag. Reusable totes, metal straws, and tumblers for your hot and cold drinks are just a few of the trendy products we use as we do our part to save the earth. If you bought yours from some stall … Continue reading The Permaculture Shift
The January 2020 eruption of Taal volcano shook Southern Luzon, and the resulting ashfall reached as far as the National Capital Region. Classes were quickly cancelled in most schools in affected areas. In Metro Manila, work was suspended for the House of Representatives and some private offices. At the same time, in Santa Rosa, Laguna, a mere 20 kilometers from the volcano, several BPO firms … Continue reading Do I Have to Report to Work During a Natural Calamity?
We shouldn’t have to do this. But we do. We shouldn’t have to be constantly worrying about our safety. And we especially shouldn’t be blamed for not being “prepared enough” or for simply “making bad decisions” when we get attacked on the streets. But the hard truth is that we are all at risk when we walk alone at night, and with the high price … Continue reading Resources and Tools for Self-Defense
There is a problem present in Filipino pop culture (and elsewhere) that we need to talk about. It encompasses our distaste for dark skin, our efforts to be taller and thinner, and our obsession with looking youthful and rich. And yet, it affects even those who appear to conform to traditional beauty standards. The problem is that we have such a hard time allowing each … Continue reading The World of Difference Between “Ganda Mo!” and “Ganda Ka?”
2023 update: Hi friends! Q Eco Craft now goes by Hibla Manila. Check them out on Facebook for news about their latest offerings! Earlier this year, I made the switch from disposable panty liners to reusable ones. I came across the Q Eco Craft Organics booth at one of the weekend bazaars in UP Town Center one Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t the first time I’d … Continue reading Ditch the Disposables with Reusable Cotton Q Liners
A feminist education takes place both inside the classroom and out in the world. This semester, my classmates and I are tackling women, gender, and technology. We spent the first Saturday of October at Rizal Wind Farm in Pililla, Rizal. Where we went We met up bright and early in Quezon City. Before heading to the wind farm, our two-car convoy made a quick stopover … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment through Wind Power
This post was migrated from an old blog. Since it was published in 2017, anti-street harassment ordinances have been passed in Manila and Quezon City. These are the first of many, many steps in the right direction.
Continue reading “Three Stories About Catcalling”
The Metro Manila Pride March and Festival is just around the corner, set for June 29, 2019, 12 noon at the Marikina Sports Center. In the meantime, stay updated on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and get some essentials ready for the big day. Friends You can register for Pride ahead of time as an individual or as a company or organization. Pride is safer and … Continue reading What to Bring to Pride March
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