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Esperanza Macaraeg
Features & Culture Editor
Esperanza Macaraeg is an award-winning essayist and features writer with a profound passion for chronicling Filipino resilience. A Palanca Award winner for Essay, she holds a degree in Creative Writing. At DailyNews.ph, she curates stories of cultural heritage preservation, social innovation, and inspirational community achievements, shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the Philippines.
Recent Contributions by Esperanza Macaraeg
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Understanding Your Body: The Science Behind Pre-Period Cravings
NOVEMBER 6, 2026
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The Salt Swap: A Simple Kitchen Change That Could Save Millions
NOVEMBER 6, 2026
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Positive Waves: Amazon Conservation and Medical Innovations Uplift Spirits
NOVEMBER 5, 2026
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Nostalgic Culinary Journeys: Exploring Pre-1970s Dinner Tales and Traditions
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
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Rewilding Efforts Offer New Hope for Low-Lying Islands Facing Climate Threats
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
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Night Owls: Unique Traits That Challenge Stereotypes in the Philippines
OCTOBER 30, 2026
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Engineering Students Restore Car to Empower Minneapolis Veteran
OCTOBER 30, 2026
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Expert Insights: Filipinos Can Boost Happiness By Adopting Five Timeless Principles
OCTOBER 30, 2026
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Etsy's Stand Against AI Content: A Win for Handmade Authenticity
OCTOBER 29, 2026
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Japan's Unassuming Halloween Costumes Spark Creative Revolution
OCTOBER 28, 2026
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Unlocking Effective Speech Endings with the 'Taylor Swift Trick
OCTOBER 22, 2026
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Natural Approach to Well-being: Mineral Boosts Blood Sugar Control
OCTOBER 15, 2026
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Innovative Blood Tests in the Philippines Boost Early Disease Detection
OCTOBER 13, 2026
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Unity Shines as Community Rescues Injured Owl in Rural Philippines
OCTOBER 8, 2026
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Young Filipino Duo Transform Free Lawn Mowing into Small Business
OCTOBER 4, 2026
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Spotting Red Flags: Filipinos Share Breakthroughs in Relationships
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
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Unlocking Conversations: How Super Communicators Transform Interactions
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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Woman Challenges Traditional Football Terms and Reflects on Evolving Language
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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Filipino Mother's Strength in Face of Life-Changing Discovery
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
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Doctors Stress the Importance of Listening to Men's Health Concerns
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
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Teacher's $5,000 Donation Creates Flourishing Chinese Forest After 27 Years
AUGUST 30, 2026
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Common Mineral Offers New Hope for Aging Gracefully in the Philippines
AUGUST 30, 2026
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Syrian Children Discover Joy in Books: A Mobile Library's Journey
AUGUST 26, 2026
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Philippines Study Sparks Air Pollution Solutions for Brain Health
AUGUST 19, 2026
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Imagining Equity: The Dream of Redistributing Billionaires' Wealth
AUGUST 8, 2026
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