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Lists & Guides
The 8th Active Vista International Human Rights Festival is Here and it Tells Us, #WalangPipikit
Rank Magazine | September 19, 2020

Slated for this year, in the eight edition of the Active Vista International Human Rights Festival, are film screenings, forums, special performances, and an online exhibit. We rounded up key events and virtual activities you can participate in throughout the week.

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Review
Stream Consciousness: Nature and Existentialism in Five Short Films of Cinemalaya 16
Cholo Katipunan | August 11, 2020

Featuring an extensive library for its Main Competition that was cut into the usual A and B sets, we review the films and understand the concept that ties it all into the festival’s theme altogether. For this part, we look into five films that explore the themes of nature and existentialism all exceptionally portrayed in stunning cinematography and profound narratives.

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Narratives & Perspectives
A Case of Stolen Creativity: How an Online Search Winner Slumped from Promising Artist to ‘Alleged’ Plagiarist
Cholo Katipunan | August 6, 2020

Long before the cheers and calls for celebration quieted down for his one million peso-win in an online search, 21-year-old newcomer CJ Villavicencio is in hot water. Even louder than his recent victory is the controversy that followed soon after an intricate look at his winning piece revealed hints–if not glaring evidences–of plagiarism.

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Narratives & Perspectives
The Internet of Conspiracies: Why Our Society of Gossipmongers is Creepier than Clint Bondad’s Cryptic Messages
Rank Magazine | July 18, 2020

It goes without saying, that it is clear that while Clint Bondad, in his barrage of cryptic social media messages, has shown red flags and signs that he is in dire need of help, our gossip-mongering society has a bigger problem.

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Narratives & Perspectives
In BL We Trust: An Adage and Call for Proper LGBTQIA+ Representation at the Height of the Phenomenon
Cholo Katipunan | July 13, 2020

At the height of BL phenomenon, one statement lingers: “Give LGBTQIA+ roles to LGBTQIA+ artists.”

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Lists & Guides
GUIDE: How to Make a Clear, Natural Upgrade at Home
Rank Magazine | July 6, 2020

While we’re stuck at home, without direct access to the best the world has to offer, we can still do many simple things to clear our head spaces. Working with Clear Botanique,here are easy, fuss-free ways to make a clear and natural upgrade at home.

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Review
‘Gameboys’: How the Lockdown Unleashed a Modern Love Story
E. Avena | July 4, 2020

‘Gameboys’ is proof that creativity can’t be restrained in quarantine. Beyond adapting a global phenomenon to the Philippine setting, the BL series is an innovative and relevant narrative for the times.

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Lists & Guides
A Case for Gentle Germ Protection and How to Achieve This
Rank Magazine | June 28, 2020

Given today’s uncertain times, we need to be able to give our skin the germ protection it deserves. In a breakthrough release, Safeguard Gentle Micellar Face and Body Cleanser has since been released so people with sensitive will no longer need to compromise between getting gentle skin care and germ protection for the face and body.

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Lists & Guides
Out and Proud: Here are Eight Reality TV Stars to Binge Watch on hayu
Rank Magazine | June 26, 2020

Before Pride Month draws to a close, while staying home serves as a stark contrast to the grand shebangs of years before, you can still celebrate your community by looking back and supporting these reality TV stars who helped push boundaries for representation in the past two decades.

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Data & Insights
Pride by the Numbers: Netflix Survey Shows Representation Matters in Entertainment in the Philippines
Rank Magazine | June 19, 2020

In an effort to continue celebrating Pride Month, albeit today’s uncertain condition, global streaming service, Netflix set out to determine the important role that media and entertainment arts play in influencing audiences’ perception and attitude towards the LGBTQIA+ community.

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