Denise Marcelo

Denise Marcelo is a 21-year old writer from Manila. She's far too young to be jaded, but is too enraged about the climate crisis to stop writing about it. Fast and furiously efficient, her work ethic may be the antithesis to slow fashion simultaneously, but is the kind of passion the commensurate to expressing why the shift to sustainability is absolutely imperative.

HI FRED • 21st December 2021

Simple Recipe: Beer-Battered Banana Blossom

Reduce your meat consumption and get creative with this plant-based take on a classic British staple! Fish and chips is a crowd favorite, and this vegetarian-friendly version is guaranteed to please your taste buds. Featuring tender, flaky puso ng saging coated in crispy batter, this is an unforgettable creation that mimics seafood texture and flavor so well, you’ll never crave the real thing again. This wholesome take on fish and chips is perfect for when you want to wean yourself off of greas

The GUIDON • 13th November 2020

Treading the downline

As financial and job insecurity continues to persist during the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-level marketing companies are placing students at risk through the false premise of monetary gain. AS STUDENTS adapt to online classes, some have received messages on their social media accounts from individuals promising passive income from the confines of one’s home. These messages occasionally come from multi-level marketing companies (MLM) such as Usana Health Sciences, Inc. (USANA) and Herbalife as the

The GUIDON • 22nd September 2020

Sealed ballots

ARTICLE VI, Section 2.1 of the 2019 Undergraduate Constitution states that in the event of a vacant presidency, the Vice President will assume office and appoint a successor from the pool of school representatives. This contingency was enacted on May 8 following the graduation of former Sanggunian President Quiel Quiwa and the Ateneo Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) decision to suspend the General Elections. This was done with the transition of power to Jb Bejarin and the establishment of an i

When In Manila • 30th June 2020

THE MANILA FLING: Virtual Pop-Up is bringing the new look of online shopping

The Manila Fling: Virtual Pop-Up is a month-long online shopping affair happening for the entire duration of July. Featuring over 60 curated brands, this edition of The Manila Fling aims to highlight the resilience of homegrown SMEs and boost their business as they adapt to the new normal.

23rd March 2020

Forever Here, Forever 21

In a country where the lifespan of international brands does not boast a stellar record, Forever 21 is quite the exceptional case. With many foreign entities having perished unglamorously, “business as usual” seems a little out of place. Its longevity, however, might also be anchored in unique local contexts that peer into the sociology of why it continues to be a hit with the masses.

When In Manila • 4th March 2020

Looking Back at The Manila Fling: One-Day Shop and Dine Affair Highlighting Local Products

Last December 7, Bondi Studios, in collaboration with Food Hall, (formerly known as Todd English Food Hall) held The Manila Fling, a single-day shop and dine affair that celebrates the joint efforts of local entrepreneurs and craftsmen in bringing fresh flavor to the Filipino fashion industry. Accompanied by scrumptious food made by Food Hall, the pop-up featured a curated selection of brands that playfully represent the new wave of homegrown enterprises. For a price tag of P300, the event’s at

Katipunan Kulture • 26th November 2019

Pinpointing home

When I think of home, three images become clear: the home I grew up in, the home I stay in during the school week, and lastly, the home of a most peculiar and abstract kind.

Medium • 19th August 2019

Development Vs Conservation: Which One Should Be Prioritized?

Should we willingly risk the degradation of our environment for the sake of the development of our country in terms of infrastructure? Or should we focus on conserving the land we have? Which one will benefit our country more?