Social media has become central to how Filipinos consume news, but platforms like Facebook and YouTube are not only amplifying traditional broadcasters—they are also giving rise to a new generation of independent creators who are reshaping political discourse. A recent report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism mapping news creators and influencers […]

Before the coffee brews and the roosters crow, a Filipino dad in Vancouver is already saying goodnight—not to the close of his own day, but to his daughter, half a world away, blinking up at him through a tablet screen. This is modern fatherhood: fewer hugs and high-fives, more buffering and bedtime calls. For a […]

Every June 12, the Philippines marks its Independence Day—but let’s be honest, for many, it’s less about history and more about holiday plans. It’s a day off, a beach trip, or a quick post with a waving flag emoji, a catchy caption, and the obligatory hashtag: #HappyIndependenceDay. And just like that, a moment once defined […]