In the city, residents are feeling more and more the proliferation of Koreans, who flock here to learn English. Many young Filipinos are finding job opportunities in the situation, either as school teachers or private tutors. The foreigners say the Philippines offers a cheaper price for learning the language, and is more attractive for its similar Oriental culture. Some big hotels here have been converted into Korean schools. The situation can be food for thought for focusing on honing English proficiency among our own. 1,372 Words

Lesbians Push for Sensitive Health Care
By Michelle Bayaua
Baguio City

Most health care professionals assume that women seeking reproductive health care are heterosexual, thus failing to meet the specific needs of lesbians. Coupled with this is a prevalence of homophobia and inadequate information about lesbian needs in the medical profession, which makes lesbians avoid seeking medical care, for fear of being ridiculed or harassed. Lesbian NGOs are advocating for the presence of lesbian-friendly medical and mental health professionals and a more holistic RH framework that would cater to lesbians as well. The story of Erica is an account of a lesbian agonizing because of these problems. 1184 words

Thank You Asia
By Michelle Bayaua
Baguio City

Baguio City is now brimming with Korean and Japanese students here to learn English. And there is something more that they discovered...
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