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If we’re being completely honest, social media is a scary place to be one's true self. It’s in Instagram’s pretty, curated squares that people feel the need to post only their best and most picture-perfect moments. And this scenario is even more ...

Going through a breakup isn’t easy for anyone, even for your favorite celebrities. In a Magandang Buhay guesting last May 20, How To Move On In 30 Days star Maris Racal admitted that she once cried all night over a previous heartbreak.“Grabe ...

We usually see our favorite celebrities flashing bright smiles for the camera, so it’s easy to forget that fame always comes with bashers. Most stars have learned to brush off the naysayers, but the sheer amount of hate can sometimes get to ...

Francine Diaz may be a well-respected teen actress today, but she unfortunately didn’t receive the same admiration from others before her rise to fame. In a recent vlog interview with student influencer Kyla Cruz, Francine revealed that she has been bullied numerous times ...

To say that I’m a workaholic is an understatement. Simply put, I am a perfectionist in the worst possible way. I triple-check my planner every morning, I skip lunch to squeeze in an extra assignment, and I think about deliverables as I ...

Let's be real: There's no such thing as "poreless" or "perfect" skin. It's easy to forget this truth, especially when we see celebrities all glammed-up on IG. Lately, however, many stars have been posting bare-faced selfies online. Proudly showing us what their ...

Thanks to her Star Magic comeback and bold chest piercings, former child star Xyriel Manabat has been making the headlines lately. While she’s gained a lot of praise for her unapologetic self-confidence, the 18-year-old recently shared that she still doubts herself sometimes. “To be ...

I graduated college pretty satisfied with everything I’ve learned, but I’d be lying if I said that I had no regrets at all. To put things into context, let’s just say that I was your typical self-oriented perfectionist in university. I studied ...

Growing up, my dream career changed depending on my current obsession. At four years old, I wanted to become a princess. When I discovered Hannah Montana, I wanted to become a singer. When I realized I had a knack for writing, I ...

Ever since my preschool days, I have always wanted to achieve the highest for my academics. Initially, I liked having good grades because my parents would give me gifts as a reward. Though don’t get me wrong, my parents didn’t bribe me ...

Friendships and romantic relationships have unexpectedly bloomed for some of us for the past year, something to be thankful for amid this stressful online setup. As a college student, I’ve earned new friendships through my classes and organizations. I also learned how ...

Back in high school, I was capable of getting high grades. While I was never class valedictorian or even salutatorian, I did know that one thing I was good at was studying. I joined quiz contests, and after I won a math ...