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Olympic Athlete EJ Obiena on Overcoming Challenges: 'It's Going to be a Tough Path, But Don't Stand Still'

"The world’s not going to stop for you. Take it one step at a time."

The Hijab Is a Symbol. The Protests In Iran Are About So Much More.

"Everyone you speak to speaks about the inability to live," CNN's Nima Elbagir tells Esquire from the Iran-Iraq border, "and that is what is giving birth to this willingness to die."

by Jack Holmes

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Kumu's Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado Are Only Just Getting Started

The social media startup has lofty aspirations.

by MJ Pagaduan

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For me, it doesn’t matter whether a bill was filed by the administration or opposition. If I feel a particular bill will be good for the public, I will support it. -Grace Poe, Senatorial Candidate

After a crushing defeat in the presidential elections, Grace Poe is running for reelection to the Senate.

by Yvette Fernandez

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“I cannot accept that my kids are going to live in a country where there's no accountability.”-Chel Diokno

Long-time human rights lawyer Chel Diokno wants to empower younger generations to become better nation-builders. Fixing the country’s broken justice system is the first step.

by Marco Sumayao

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It’s about accepting yourself whatever you look like, whether you’re dark or white or short or tall. -Nancy Binay, Senatorial Candidate

Mother, advocate, reluctant politician, and senatorial candidate Nancy Binay has one of the most recognizable names in Philippine politics. Nevertheless, she's working doubly hard to prove that she deserves to be here.

by Yvette Fernandez

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“I’m here because I want to do things. It’s as simple as that.”-Sonny Angara, Senatorial Candidate

Re-electionist Sonny Angara is intent on getting the job done by putting aside personal animosity and personality-based politics.

by Cherrie Regalado

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"I don’t think I will win much support when it comes to legislating the death penalty for corrupt politicians."-Bato Dela Rosa, Senatorial Candidate

In this very candid interview, senatorial candidate Bato dela Rosa shares his views on the controversial war on drugs, death penalty for politicians, and his friendship with President Duterte.

by Mario Alvaro Limos

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“When I talk about the poor, I am talking about my own experience. I am one of them.”-Florin Hilbay, Senatorial Candidate

Florin Hilbay is the poor boy from Tondo who did good as a lawyer and public servant, and now he hopes that it’ll be enough to get him to the Senate.

by Kristine Fonacier

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Maria Ressa: "I’ve been a journalist my whole life. I’ve lived through worse. I’ve been nearly kicked out of countries, I’ve been shot at. This is not any different."

In 2010, Esquire.com named her to its worldwide list of 195 Sexiest Women Alive for her work reporting on Al-Qaeda. Today, the threats may have changed, but Ressa remains a constant presence on the forefront of the fight for freedom.

by Kristine Fonacier

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