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She is a writer, editor, breast cancer and depression survivor, environmental advocate, dog mother to three asPins, Iyengar yoga instructor and BTS Army Tita. She edits part-time for a broadsheet, but is headed towards a full-time vocation as an online English writing coach and grammar nazi.
    My breast cancer journey made (a little) easier—it's no death sentence
    Commentary
    October 12, 2023

    My breast cancer journey made (a little) easier—it's no death sentence

    By Alya B. Honasan
    I MARKED my 10th anniversary as a breast cancer survivor last June 7—that’s 10 years since I received my diagnosis at age 48. Yet, I…
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    Taylor Swift's impact on economies—beating the big bad guys and being kind to the small ones
    Passions and Obsessions
    September 8, 2023

    Taylor Swift's impact on economies—beating the big bad guys and being kind to the small ones

    By Alya B. Honasan
    I’M not a super fan, but Taylor Swift’s latest moves have had me standing up and applauding in front of my computer screen. I’ve…
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    Weekend of fun diving turns into rescue adventure
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    August 22, 2023

    Weekend of fun diving turns into rescue adventure

    By Alya B. Honasan
    Diver Mawen Ong gets to work on a tangled mess. Underwater photographs by Yvette Lee WRITER Lorin Hancock says it succinctly in her article…
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    Against all odds, we continue to protect our happy place—Tubbataha
    Passions and Obsessions
    August 8, 2023

    Against all odds, we continue to protect our happy place—Tubbataha

    By Alya B. Honasan
    A screenshot from the International Ranger Awards showing the Tubbataha Marine Park Rangers at work underwater LAST June 2023, when we did…
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    ‘Delikado’ bags Emmy nomination: When forest defenders become our rock stars
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    July 28, 2023

    ‘Delikado’ bags Emmy nomination: When forest defenders become our rock stars

    By Alya B. Honasan
    Screengrab of ‘Delikado’: A tower of confiscated chainsaws stands outside the PNNI office in Puerto Princesa. The tower was…
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    Five BTS songs that altered my brain chemistry—literally
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    June 8, 2023

    Five BTS songs that altered my brain chemistry—literally

    By Alya B. Honasan
    From BTS BigHit official Twitter DOES it have some kind of cosmic meaning that BTS debuted on June 13, 2013, six days after I was diagnosed…
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    When Mother’s Day can be dishonest: What about the mothers who hurt us?
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    May 16, 2023

    When Mother’s Day can be dishonest: What about the mothers who hurt us?

    By Alya B. Honasan
    UNPOPULAR opinion ahead, and no, I am not demonizing my mother just because she has passed away and is unable to defend herself. Then again…
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    ‘Ostya-gate’ and the Atenean faith: What’s the big deal? Here it is
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    March 28, 2023

    ‘Ostya-gate’ and the Atenean faith: What’s the big deal? Here it is

    By Alya B. Honasan
    “IF you’re in a Catholic school, you have to respect the symbols of your faith. If you don’t want to, go somewhere else where…
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    My face time with Frida Kahlo in Mexico
    Art/Style/Travel Diaries
    March 14, 2023

    My face time with Frida Kahlo in Mexico

    By Alya B. Honasan
    Right boot in red leather with grosgrain ribbon laces, and embroidered with Chinese motifs in silk thread, circa 1952. A metal bell hangs…
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    See you again, Kikay, my first asPin
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    January 17, 2023

    See you again, Kikay, my first asPin

    By Alya B. Honasan
    FRANCISCA “KIKAY” HONASAN, Found 9 May 2009-died 15 January 2023 As always, she thought about me. I had a feeling today would be…
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