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Bianca Cruz

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A 21-year old former fashion student who left school to search for a different direction. She started her personal blog in May 2017 where she writes mostly about women empowerment and her life. The "struggling vegan, triggered feminist, self-proclaimed environmentalist, Facebook social justice warrior, and everything else you find annoying" blogger now writes for the Asian Journal! She is very excited for the things to come and wishes to continue to tell the world her stories in the hopes of sending a positive message.

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When Words Open Worlds: Learning Local Dialects While Traveling

Travel can often feel like stepping into a different world. But when you take the time to learn the local dialect of the place you’re visiting, that world begins to…

Style

Beach Makeup: How to make it last

It’s that time of the year again! Time to hit the beach, catch some waves, and soak up the sun. Having fun by the ocean shouldn’t stop us from getting…

20 Things No One Will Tell You When Visiting Manila

01 Don’t take a taxi. When arriving at the airport in Manila, it’s best to book a car ahead instead of hiring a taxi. Taxis have a bad reputation here.…

Health

How Many Glasses of Water a Day Do You Really Need?

Water plays a critical role in our bodies. It is responsible for getting all the organs up and running and it also helps prevent many sicknesses and dehydration. When dehydrated,…

Easy and Delicious Ways to Use Mango

The Philippine mango is the most produced fruit crop in the country, next to banana and pineapple. You can find them anywhere: the streets, the stores, and if you’re lucky,…

Asia
Leaders

The Fashion Icon of Cagayan de Oro: Mimi Parrel-Pimentel

Mimi Parrel-Pimentel, a 45-year-old fashion designer from Cagayan de Oro, is taking the Philippine fashion scene by storm and is steadily making a name for herself worldwide. As a college…

Manila Street Food

Manila is home to some of the world’s best and cheapest street food. In almost every corner and every street, you can find food being sold by local vendors. They…

The Philippines is home to the 9th largest statue in the World

Statues and monuments are built all over the World for many different reasons. Some pay homage to gods, some attempt to immortalize men, and some commemorate important events. Though statues…

Health

8 Millennials On Why They Switched To A Plant-Based Diet

With light finally being shed on the ethical, environmental, and health issues that the meat industry brings to the table, greater awareness is spreading worldwide. which is driving more individuals…

Health

9 Tips To Add Meditation To Your Daily Routine

Reduce your stress levels and calm your anxiety with meditation. Taking a few minutes out of your day to pause and meditate will bring awareness, mindfulness, and a state of deep…

Health

Amazing Weight-Loss Transformations And How They Did It

Most of us have tried to shed off a couple of pounds and by now, all know that it isn’t the easiest task. Losing weight requires a 100 percent of…

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