The idea sounds comforting: if something is out of your control, then it is not your fault. It offers emotional relief, especially in situations where outcomes feel unfair or overwhelming. Letting go ...
Graduation ceremonies barely end before someone asks, “So… what’s next?” The diploma is still in our hands. The congratulations are still echoing. We haven’t even had tim...
STORIES begin somewhere and mine started when the earth shook. The July quake was the day before the birthday of my cousin, who was the only friend I had when I started school here. I repeat, my only ...
Have you ever felt exhausted even when you did nothing physically tiring? Like your mind is carrying a weight you cannot explain, yet everyone expects you to keep going as if nothing is wrong? Growing...
Many gays still experience feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame due to the clash between their religious upbringing and their sexual orientation. Family rejection and cultural stigma are significa...
The recent Pride March encouraged adoption and alternative forms of child care from eligible members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender , Queer (LGBTQ+) community. “In the end, it’s all ...
Tengang kawali is a popular Tagalog idiom that literally translates to “cooking pan ear.” It describes someone who plays deaf, pretends not to hear, or actively ignores what someone else i...
The 21st Virgin Lab Fest (VLF) carried the theme “Hubo’t Hubad“ with the aim of “stripping down all pretense of innocence while showcasing the bold Filipino voice and spirit.” VLF is known as th...
London, United Kingdom – while travelling around London I saw some posters promoting Karl Marx walking tour as part of “ A Journey Through London’s Revolutionary History”. Karl Marx (May 5...
Kamusta ka Pilipinas Kong mahal? Kamusta ang kalusugang pangkaisipan mo? It’s been a while, how have you been? The drama unfolds at the Senate while Filipinos are thriving and struggling. High f...
