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The Emancipation of @Adobomochi

Many attributes exist as parts of Shane (also known online as @Adobomochi), but he and those who know him may or may not realize that such attributes can exist because Shane holds onto one promise he subconsciously made to himself: the commitment to be free.

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Fascinating Four Questions For Larra Francesca Lasam

Over the years, Larra Francesca, now a 22-year-old psychology student, built the internal aspects of herself, built her character, and now advocates self-love, acceptance and growth by sharing her story of survival through tough times.

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Rachel Alejandro And The Everlasting Career

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.

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The Character Called Erna Cabarrubias

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.

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Just Who Exactly is Erwan Heussaff?

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.

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Andre Salazar Is Worried (For Andre Salazar)

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

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

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Kheena Thrisia Ligas: In Three Acts

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.

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Lance Calasang, The Social Butterfly

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.

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