Social awareness
Timely issues, real stories, and social reflections that matter. Our Social Awareness posts dive into relevant topics from inequality and education to justice and community building to spark meaningful conversations and inspire collective growth.
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Why Filipinos Treat Foreigners Like Royalty—But Struggle to Show the Same Respect to Their Own
We’ve all seen it.A white tourist walks into a sari-sari store and is greeted with smiles, extra patience, maybe even a small discount.A balikbayan friend brings their foreign spouse to a family reunion, and suddenly, the whole barangay is bending over backwards to make them comfortable. Now, here’s the uncomfortable question:Why can’t we give the…
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“She Was Almost Home: The OFW Who Never Made It Back — And the Lessons We Can’t Ignore”
A 41-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was just hours away from reuniting with her family in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental. She had traveled from Japan to Manila, then to Cebu, and finally boarded a bus bound for home. But when the bus docked in San Jose on August 4, fellow passengers discovered she was no longer…
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“Filipino Ka Ba o Tagahanga? Why the Nation Must Come Before Any Politician”
Image source: ABS-CBN News, used under fair use for news commentary. ❝ 19 said Yes. 4 said No. 1 Abstained. ❞ You’ve probably seen the image already.Senators lined up—faces shown, votes labeled. But this blog isn’t about who voted what.It’s about what we do after we see something like this. Because let’s be honest:Filipinos are…
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Why It’s Easier to Run for Office Than to Get Hired in the Philippines
Imagine This: You’re applying for a job. You show up with: Now compare that to someone running for public office. All they need?✅ Certificate of Candidacy (COC)✅ Filing fee✅ No criminal record required✅ No college degree required✅ No proof of performance needed And yet—they get to manage public funds, make laws, and decide the fate…
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10x: The Corruption Is Right in Front of Your Face—You’ve Just Gotten Used to It
“Ang dami mong reklamo, eh ganyan talaga sa Pilipinas.”That line? That’s exactly the problem. We’ve been so conditioned by decades of corruption, abuse of power, and systemic failure that we’ve stopped flinching—even when it’s blatantly in our faces. This isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness. Let’s walk through the everyday signs that corruption isn’t hiding. It’s…
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5 Things Mayor Vico Sotto Has Taught Us Differently About Governance—and Why It Gives Filipinos Hope
Could Politics in the Philippines Actually Work for the People?For decades, Filipinos have grown cynical about governance. Corruption, inefficiency, and political dynasties have made us believe, “Ganyan talaga sa Pilipinas.” But then came Mayor Vico Sotto—a leader who showed us that honesty, transparency, and genuine service are possible. This isn’t just about Pasig—it’s about hope.…
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What the Philippines Could Be If We Choose Better—20 Dreams Worth Fighting For
Imagine a Philippines Without CorruptionClose your eyes. Picture a country where trains run on time, schools are world-class, beaches are pristine, and no Filipino has to work overseas just to survive. Sounds like a dream? It shouldn’t be—because we have the resources, the culture, and the people to make it real. Here are 20 things…