Fighting for a Better World with Climate Justice Activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan
Youth climate justice activist Mitzi Jonelle Tan on climate change, the challenges of climate justice in the Philippines and how love informs her work.
Cody is a writer/journalist interested in covering culture and society, from communities and movements to the fringe and marginal. She writes because writing is difficult and difficulty is what living requires. Or not. Maybe she's just really bad at math. Other stuff about her: easily peopled out; will make you unsolicited book lists; foreign film noob; eats all her vegetables.
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Explainer: What to Know About the Bulacan Economic Zone Bill
Senate Bill 2572 was approved on the third and final reading, establishing the creation of Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport. Here's what to know about it.
El Niño and La Niña Phenomena: What Are They and Their Effects?
El Niño has hogged headlines, leaving provinces and climate-sensitive sectors with droughts and dry spells. But what is El Niño and its counterpart, La Niña?
Digital 2024 Highlights: The Trends and Behaviours of Singaporeans Online
We Are Social's Digital 2024 report dove deep into the trends defining social networks, the internet, and digital media not just in Singapore, but also globally.
SG Budget 2024: Aiding Families, Uplifting Mid-Career, Lower-Wage Workers
What awaits Singaporeans this 2024 and beyond? Here's what kind of support and enhancements shared households, families, and workers can expect from Budget 2024.
Artist Spotlight: Mandeville Conservatory's Yap Shu Mei on Music's Power
The Beat Asia recently spoke to Yap Shu Mei, co-founder and director of Mandeville Conservatory of Music, to learn more about music education in Singapore.
Explainer on 'Eddie Garcia' Bill: How Will It Protect Movie and TV Workers?
The Eddie Garcia Bill, spurred by the tragic fate of its namesake, specified standard work hours, social protection, and safety protocols for movie and TV workers.
Elevator Pitch: Charkhris Phomyoth, CEO and Co-Founder of YoungHappy
Charkhris Phomyoth didn't have to look far in calcifying the "why" behind YoungHappy. The mission? Create a joyful community for Thailand's ageing population.