Ivan Howard Sumauang, Author at Explained PH

The First Step that Lasted a Lifetime

I saw him at the doorway, small and hesitant, backpack slung too low, pen clutched as if it might slip from his fingers at any moment. He paused, inhaling the

Features and Lifestyle7 months ago

Cloud Dancer: The fluffiest Pantone pick ever

Hold onto your umbrellas, because Pantone just floated in with Cloud Dancer as the Color of the Year, and yes, it’s white. Not “oops-I-spilled-milk” white. Not “your lola’s curtains” white.

Features and Lifestyle8 months ago

THE WOMAN WHO DIDN’T NEED THE CROWN: Ahtisa Manalo’s 18-Year Miss Universe Journey

Far from the sparkling gowns, glamorous photoshoots, and flashing cameras, Ahtisa Manalo’s life is not always picture-perfect. Before she could reach the Miss Universe stage, she waited, she wept, and

Maybe the reason why my achievements feel small is because I keep raising the bar for myself

Hindi naman ako napag-iiwanan. Nasanay lang akong ihambing ang sarili sa mga narating ng iba

PNP intensifies security in BARMM poll areas of concern

Tapyas sa ilang alokasyon sa 2027 NEP, ipinaliliwanag

Uprooted from the soil they called home.

Future leaders, present targets

A Jack of all subjects

Ayuda na naman?

Kung kailan gipit, saka ginigipit

THE 2028 PUZZLE: Does the Youth’s Vote Hold the Missing Piece?

Pribilehiyo ang mahalin ang tag-ulan

For a Filipino, health is now a privilege