If one listens to Jan Mishka Du, they may realize that the only thing consistent about her is that she is inconsistent.

The hit-spawning songstress whose string of hits in the 1990s like “Bulag Sa Katotohanan” and “Don’t Know What To Do” ached the hearts of music-loving Filipinos realized she was famous for the first time when fellow singer Ogie Alcasid pointed it out to her.

Erna Cabarrubias is one of the few souls in this world who have fully implemented the policy of honesty. She did not, does not, and will not have to learn – much less master – the art of deceit.

In this special collaboration between Today's Carolinian and Fascinating Features, Erwan shares tidbits of the passions that shaped (and are still shaping) his work today.

When Andre was asked about what the people who have kissed him before would say about his kissing skills, he said: “Kana lang… Maayo daw ko mu…chula.”

(That’s it… They say I’m good at… making out.)

Aside from Kheena Ligas, I interviewed five of her confidantes within one of her most vital friend groups — Nadine, Rollo, Niña, Corrine, and Deni — and they all defined who Kheena is through the stories they shared with me.

In the case of Lance Calasang, he is not just a mere social being. He is a social butterfly. He soars high whenever he feels the solace and delirium from the friendships he forged throughout his life.

It’s not in Paul John “PJ” Toral’s nature to say the word “no.”

“This will be really awkward if we break up ‘cause this is gonna be on the internet,” Dakin quipped. “We will never fucking break up. Just know that.”

Before Ronan Colin Co stopped going to therapy sessions, the last assignment his therapist gave him was to, and I quote, “get a best friend.”

“Before my term [as Antique’s house representative], Antique lived in the shadows of our neighbouring provinces; but in a span of just less than three years, we were able to revive its glory and steer resilience and sustainability in the province.”

“I have never understood that concept [historical revisionism] simply because I have yet to read a book that actually tells the story of the Philippines — as in a singular book.”

Hontiveros’ energy agenda is to lower the electricity cost while ensuring that the energy supply remains reliable, secure, and of quality for Filipino consumers.

“... if there will be a platform for me to speak out, if there are issues that need to be [spoken about], then I would. I won’t hesitate to do that.”

The greatest lesson that he learned from service was that a politician can be honest, even in our dirty and problematic political atmosphere. That lesson on honesty truly speaks for his stances and himself.

Teddy Baguilat is vying for a seat in the Philippine Senate under the slate of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan, advocating for the rights of oppressed peoples — especially the indigenous groups of the Philippines.

In a written interview for Fascinating Features’ Candid Candidates election series, Senator Leila De Lima expressed that she still is still championing justice for herself against unfavourable odds and defamatory allegations.

Aspiring senatorial candidate Samira ‘Ate Sam’ Gutoc-Tomawis is attempting to prove that public trust should stem from one’s political contributions, not by family reputation.

“So I think it’s not me who is limiting myself, but it’s people who limit me because of what they see,” Carmen Zubiaga said.

He believes that his independence for this political race is challenging and yet liberating because his independence causes a lack of a mechanism for him to hold massive campaigns; yet, he also has the freedom to be indebted only to the public he wishes to serve and no one else.