Researchers from the British Medical Journal found junk foods are just as addictive as cigarettes and lead to obesity, heart diseases and even cancer. But for some, these fake foods have become the only option.

As Canadians grapple with hunger, Chef Jagger Gordon and his team offer cheap to free soups made from ingredients rescued from going to waste.

Tony Colley, 52, founded B12Give, Toronto’s first on-demand surplus food delivery app, to help others fight hunger he had experienced himself.

Overwhelmed food banks with limited resources can still support staff and volunteers by creating a better work environment, experts say.

Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Cards exposed Ontario’s ugly truths and amplified the distress call to make poverty reduction strategies a reality.

Jim Rapi, a Humber student from the Philippines, says the rising cost of living forces him to work 30 to 35 hours of work a week while studying full-time.

Nearly 15 years ago, Beverly Aquino used the only money she had to start a business. With P1,100 and a recipe she concocted with her mom, she set up a small kiosk in Laguna and offered plain lugaw or porridge for P10 a bowl.

I met my first love in fifth grade. He was manly for a boy and wore a straight smile, and I was completely struck by his passion for flying. He was my biggest bully, but he changed his ways as we moved up.

When I was a kid, my mom said that all she prayed for was that my sister and I would love and look out for one another — I privately rolled my eyes at how dramatic she was. Now that I’m an adult, I get it. The world can be cold and cruel; when I hit rock bottom, I am always grateful I have my family to count on.

Have you ever wondered whether or not you're on the right career path? I've felt that way ever since I received my diploma in Communication. As a writer, I love how my work involves introspection and a creative process. (Not to mention, it pays my bills, too.) But I never realized how much I've tied my identity to work.

Which kid hasn’t been asked to show off their talents in front of their relatives? We all did at some point in our lives, even Ainna Antiporda. Except her performances didn’t just wow her family. At age one, she recorded the music video of Bie Billy D, a nine-song cassette she co-gibbered with her sister, which turned into her debut as Jimmy Antiporda’s daughter and protégé.

I grew up with mothers. My mother and her mom chose their children over everyone else. Lola sent my mom and her four siblings to college with money from her beauty parlor but never got to pursue her nursing dream. When Papa left for Saudi, Mama still managed to put me and my sister to bed each night without fail.

Although much is known about the colonization of the Philippines, historical memoirs often begin with the arrival of the Spaniards, skipping our rich pre-colonial roots. For those who believe that there is more than meets the eye, living with what they know from elementary textbooks is simply not enough.

The Philippines’ last frontier, Palawan is revered by inspiration-seeking travelers and city-weary locals. Most folks visit to explore its incredible natural beauty, some go to find their happy place, while others even choose to retire in one of its beaches.

At the center of the country’s nightlife, you can easily find a club, lounge, or party that fits your style. But for the retired party animals, music that will keep them in their seats is already half of the bar experience. Pub crawls are no longer limited to happy hours, Ibiza-like nightclubs, and a round of cheap drinks.