Every week, PhilSTAR L!fe explores issues and topics from the perspectives of different age groups, encouraging healthy but meaningful conversations on why they matter. Voice messages can feel inconsiderate, demanding listening time without paalam.”I, for one, love the intimacy that comes with a lengthy, loaded voice note. I once had a friend send me voice messages as she was walking from her apartment to her office. It’s why recent criticism calling voice messages the death of conversation rubs me the wrong way. “Voice messages are not eroding communication but reshaping it.

Source: Philippine Star January 29, 2026 08:44 UTC