FOMO and the necessity of participating in the gig economy have further made sleeping one of the more disposable necessities in life—and this has dangerous consequences for everyone. Published in Garage Magazine’s November 2016 issue.
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Not only does the spike in teenage pregnancy cost the country Php33 billion worth of lost income, it is also a worrying sign of a generation of girls being abandoned to stigmatization and generational poverty. An essay originally commissioned in February 2020 for a feminism-themed website but didn’t get published.
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From the waaaaay back archives: Inspired by the hot rod culture, the bespoke jewelry brand infuses a raw and unpolished edge to the usual gentlemen’s pieces. Published in Garage Magazine’s February 2013 issue.
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From the waaaaay back archives: Traditional notions of what comprises a fulfilling career are no longer the only standards worth considering. Published in Garage Magazine’s September 2013 issue.
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From the waaaaay back archives: Cinderellas by day, the foxier stepsisters by night: Drag queens’ alter-egos come out only during special occasions, and they are coaxed out of their shells with some practical makeup tricks. Published in 2012 in the lifestyle section of The Philippine Star.
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The province’s local government leaned into its local culture while also investing in infrastructure—and it seems to have found the right formula. Published in February 2020 on the South China Morning Post website.
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This unprecedented period is crystallizing pre-existing trends and accelerating innovations. Published in September 2020 on the South China Morning Post website.
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Those who are able to defy the distance and the province’s undeserved reputation are rewarded with its genuine warmth and beauty. Published in Garage Magazine’s July 2016 issue.
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“Technology is part of the ‘secret sauce,’ but cultural preservation is also important when it comes to creating a successful smart city.” Published in June 2017 on the Garage Magazine website.
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The Henry Hotel’s design inspires nostalgia so profound and intense that the real world seems to pale in comparison. Published in Garage Magazine’s April 2016 issue.
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The curious rise of magical thinking in the Age of Information—and its troubling implications. Published in Garage Magazine’s October 2016 issue.
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“People don’t realize how complicated gallery operations are. It’s not just a matter of hanging artworks on the walls and calling that a show.” Published in March 2018 on the Garage Magazine website.
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