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The Paradox of “Passing”

by Robin Calleja | Nov 20, 2019 | Equality, Opinion | 0

Passing may afford many privileges, but it is not a true freedom.” This is the unwinnable situation that society puts trans people in: the paradox of passing.

Climathon2019: A hackathon for solution to policy

by Jem Sagcal | Nov 12, 2019 | Environment, Innovation | 0

Last October 26, 2019, at the conclusion of the historic Climathon Pasig, the solutions presented will finally be able to see its action and the possible change it can bring to the city of Pasig and eventually Metro Manila.

The Economics of Marriage Equality

by Ellie Jackson | Nov 1, 2019 | Equality | 0

Did you know that same-sex unions or marriage equality not only benefits same-sex couples but also generate revenue for the economy?

International Disaster Conference 2019 for water related issues

by OffCrowd | Oct 31, 2019 | Environment, Innovation | 0

Registration is ongoing at a regular rate of PHP 7,500, inclusive of full access to the conference, full-day meals, delegate kit, and email certificate.

Pasig Climathon aims to find local solution for climate crisis

by OffCrowd | Oct 22, 2019 | Environment, Innovation | 0

Hosted by Pasig City, the hackathon focused on solving the climate crisis will be the first in the Philippines.

Making of a New Breed

by George Buid | Oct 15, 2019 | Economy, Opinion | 0

Sustainable fashion – what is it really about? You have seen it used or mentioned by fashion brands. Do they really know what it means and if they do, do they even mean it?

Helping Hands celebrates 1st Founding Anniversary

by OffCrowd | Sep 22, 2019 | Industry | 0

Helping Hands, a non-profit organization founded by friends Jenny Valderas, Myla Mañago, Danica Xyra Pollo, and Jenny Rose Llorin, celebrated its first anniversary last September 10

makesense Asia is looking for citizens to train and support for social impact

by OffCrowd | Sep 11, 2019 | Stories | 0

Makesense Asia announced the start for the call for applications for Act 4 Impact – its premier social innovation program for citizens across the region.

Likha, Liwanag: Website Promoting Mental Health Wins Inclusivity Award During Developh’s Collab Pitch Day

by OffCrowd | Sep 6, 2019 | Innovation | 0

Apple Nocom struggled with mental health growing up. Because of this, she and her team: Mira Arguelles, Belle Mapa and Bianca Aguilar started Likha, Liwanag

Do Not Forget the Rare: Support more Medical Research

by Chel Caritativo | Sep 4, 2019 | Opinion | 0

The more that people are aware of these rare diseases, the more that the space patients can move within the society widens.

Streets to Schools by UST Nursing Student wins Innovation Award during Developh’s Collab Pitch Day

by OffCrowd | Sep 4, 2019 | Education, Innovation | 0

Alitaptap by Streets to Schools is an app that aims to advocate UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and the Global Goals for Sustainable Development.