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#Sunkissed: Sunlight as Our Skin’s Natural Pal
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Here comes Mx. Sun! Have you ever heard of the word sun-kissed? Aside from the fact that it is rooted from the sun itself, it is indeed interesting that there is more to the narrative. With all the advancements around us, we also derive new slang definitions from the existing ones. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it has two primary definitions: being abundant with sun and the beautiful exposure of skin to sunlight. Meanwhile, did you know that the sun is the most colossal matter in our solar system, as articulated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration? Relevant to...
Debunking Kayumanggi Norms: What It Is and What It Is Not
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In the Philippines, colorism is very prevalent. You can feel it everywhere. However, we’re no longer in the 18th century where society is deeply rooted in discriminating against any group they find less than. We are already in the 21st century where we have the opportunity to accept anything kayumanggi and let people know it has never been any less than anything. To date, other people think of some kayumanggis as not brown enough. And it's an unnecessary, unsolicited comment. Hence, these need to be examined to form a more proactive society where people wouldn’t be invalidated for being simply...