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“Anong Connect?” Navigating Unsolicited Online Snark, False Equivalencies, and Protecting Your Peace
“Ayaw ko sana patulan, pero nakakainis ang mga tao.” If you create content, express a dream, or simply share a lighthearted reflection on social media, you have likely encountered this exact scenario: you post something positive or aspirational, only for a random comment to drag in an entirely unrelated past project just to throw shade.…
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Dahil Matanda, Laging Tama? Breaking the Cycle of Weaponized Respect in Filipino Culture
“Magulang mo ako, huwag mo akong pagsalitaan nang ganyan.” “Mas nakatatanda ako sa’yo, bastos ka.” These familiar phrases echo across countless Filipino households during difficult conversations. In our culture, paggalang sa nakatatanda (reverence for elders) is one of our most treasured traditional virtues. We honor our parents, kiss the hands of our elders (mano po),…