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On Simpol this Week: Hope, In All Its Forms– A City, A Win, A Moment

By Tatung Sarthou

July 4, 2025

Sometimes, all it takes is one good sign. A city earns its place on the world stage—not for skyscrapers or shopping malls, but for its…

Same sex marriage Philippines couple Jacky and Bjay showing rings beside Rev. CJ Agbayani at LGBTS Christian Church, celebrating queer love and chosen commitment despite lack of legal recognition.

Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines: A Wedding, A Blessing, and the Fight to Be Seen

By Simpol Editorial Team with Hanz Daniel Cortez

June 30, 2025

In a country where same sex marriage is not yet legally recognized, queer couples like Bjay and Jacky are creating their own sacred spaces—outside courtrooms,…

Farmers harvesting crops as part of the SM Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan program, showing successful backyard farming efforts.

The Farming Crisis No One Wants to Talk About

By Simpol

June 28, 2025

In early 2025, the Philippine government declared a national food security emergency. Rice prices were soaring. Farmers were struggling. And the cracks in our agricultural…

Watercolor landscape of a woman sitting alone on a park bench under a streetlamp at sunset, with a translucent male figure fading into the city skyline—symbolizing “the one that got away.”

The One That Got Away: Why Some Love Stories Linger Forever

By Simpol Editorial Team

June 28, 2025

Some stories don’t end—they echo through the years in the people we never really break up with. They leave, yes. Or we leave them. But…

I Own the KitchenAid GO Cordless Hand Blender and Mixer—And They’ve Earned Their Spot in My Everyday Kitchen

By Tatung Sarthou

June 26, 2025

In this KitchenAid GO cordless review, I want to talk about two kitchen tools that have quietly earned their place on my counter—and in my…

Masflex Artisan Series Dutch oven in red enamel, sitting on a wooden kitchen counter, ready for stovetop or oven use.

Why Every Home Cook Should Invest in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven

By Tatung Sarthou

June 19, 2025

There are few kitchen tools that age gracefully—better, even—with time. A trusted knife, a seasoned chopping board, and the cast iron Dutch oven. More than…

Labelle of Gown Concept Sales and Rental poses in front of her gown collection in Quezon City bridal showroom – couture on a budget

Couture on a Budget: Why More Filipinos Are Renting Gowns and Suits

By Hanz Cortez

June 19, 2025

The Moment That Sparked the Shift “It was everything I dreamed of—but that was our honeymoon fund.” When Becca first stepped into the gown—an off-shoulder…

Makeup artist Cairo Manta smiling during a bridal makeup demo, wearing a black shirt, surrounded by natural light and soft glam tools

Glam Up for Your Big Day: Bridal Makeup Tips from Cairo Manta, the Artist Who Lets You Shine

By Simpol

June 19, 2025

Bridal Makeup Tips from Cairo Manta, the Artist Who Lets You Shine Feature · Bridal Makeup Tips Philippines Cairo Manta never planned to be a…

Chilled can of Maria Clara Sparkling Sangria served with sliced fruits for a festive, ready-to-drink twist on a Filipino classic.

This Sparkling Sangria in a Can Brings the Pop to Any Party

By Simpol

June 16, 2025

There’s something magical about the clink of glasses, the ripple of laughter, and that first cold sip of sangria. Now imagine all that joy—reimagined as…

Filipino condiments, catsup shortage, Mang Tomas bottle, UFC Banana Catsup, Jufran Banana Sauce, grocery shelf in US

Taste of Home Returns: Your Favorite Banana Catsup and Sarsa Now Cleared for US Sale

By simpol

June 14, 2025

Good news for Filipinos in the US. After months of empty shelves and rising demand, Mang Tomas All-Purpose Sauce, UFC Banana Catsup, and Jufran Banana…

Front view of the Department of Health main building in Manila, Philippines, where the DOH has launched its free mental health medicines program for patients with valid prescriptions.

Help, Finally Within Reach: Free Mental Health Meds Now Offered in Metro Manila

By Simpol

June 13, 2025

The Department of Health is now providing free mental health medicines, including key psychiatric treatments like escitalopram, lithium, and paliperidone, at select public hospitals to…

A life lived online: From work to weekend rest, the Filipino routine is now shaped by data—reflecting a quiet but profound shift in how we connect, create, and carry on.

When Life Moves Online: How Data Became Essential for Filipinos

By Simpol

June 12, 2025

Filipinos aren’t just online—they’re living online. From weekend marathons on Netflix to daily check-ins on GCash and Messenger, data now shapes how people work, unwind,…

Content creator Euleen Castro (@euleencastro) during her now-viral critique of a café in Iloilo — a post that sparked city-wide backlash and a national conversation on the ethics of food reviews. honest review lang

When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism

By Tatung Sarthou

May 30, 2025

There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…

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On Simpol this Week: Hope, In All Its Forms– A City, A Win, A Moment

Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines: A Wedding, A Blessing, and the Fight to Be Seen

The Farming Crisis No One Wants to Talk About

The One That Got Away: Why Some Love Stories Linger Forever

I Own the KitchenAid GO Cordless Hand Blender and Mixer—And They’ve Earned Their Spot in My Everyday Kitchen

Why Every Home Cook Should Invest in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Couture on a Budget: Why More Filipinos Are Renting Gowns and Suits

Glam Up for Your Big Day: Bridal Makeup Tips from Cairo Manta, the Artist Who Lets You Shine

This Sparkling Sangria in a Can Brings the Pop to Any Party

Taste of Home Returns: Your Favorite Banana Catsup and Sarsa Now Cleared for US Sale

Help, Finally Within Reach: Free Mental Health Meds Now Offered in Metro Manila

When Life Moves Online: How Data Became Essential for Filipinos

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