Awards and Features

How to give yourself closure for Christmas

Protecting one’s peace is considered a pillar of modern self-care culture. As Filipinos that value the culture of strong family ties and "Pakikisama," how can we put our well-being first? Abegail Requilman, a clinical psychologist from mental health organization Empath shares some insights.

InLife Negosyo Challenge awards 4 social enterprises with cash grants and incubation support

After hurdling the intensive online learning labs and virtual pitch days, and successfully presenting their business proposals to a distinguished panel of judges, four women-led businesses won a total of P2 million cash grants from the InLife Negosyo Challenge.

5 Mental Health Advocates Pushing for Change in Asia

The difficulty of navigating the mental healthcare system in the Philippines when she needed it most prompted Stephanie Naval to start Empath, a social enterprise that envisions equal access to mental healthcare.

Let’s talk therapy

Over the last few years, more and more Filipinos have been open to normalizing the discussion and treatment surrounding mental health. Being able to admit to ourselves and to those around us that we struggle with our mental health is a huge step all on its own. But the next step—choosing to seek help—can sometimes seem just as overwhelming.

Discipline Without Pain: Child-safe ba ang school ng anak mo?

Child-safe ba ang eskwelahan ng anak mo? Alam ba ng mga guro kung paano mapoprotektahan ang mga bata laban sa anumang uri ng pang-aabuso? Makakasama natin sa Kapamilya Konek ang program head ng Bantay Bata 163 na si Levi Ambon-Rota para pag-usapan ang Child-Safe Programs nila para sa mga eskwelahan.

Co-parenting: Do’s, don’ts, and tips on how to get the balance right

The golden rule to remember in a co-parenting arrangement is that the child’s well-being is top priority. Rappler asks clinical psychologist Abegail Joyce Requilman from mental health organization Empath to walk through how co-parenting works, and why it’s best for parents who are in a strained relationship to consider this arrangement.