Breaking the cycle of invisibility Across Metro Manila and the remote corners of our country, a silent crisis unfolds—a crisis of identity, denied rights, and uncertain futures. In the Philippines, approximately 3.7 million people live without a birth certificate that proves their existence. Imagine a child who doesn’t have a birth certificate, who has no …
You know your age is catching up on you when politics and senate hearings become more tasteful. Nevertheless, the ongoing inquisition in the persona of Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo seems missing lots in hindsight for me. Hearings like this are supposed to give more answers but looks like it is creating more questions. I …
Sunflowers in November, bright and rare What can you remember besides my long, brown hair? For the chill and silence of the garden The striking morning dew and golden stars Remind me of everything about you Sunflowers in November, sharp and brief What can you remember, my heart’s thief? For the warmth and smell of …
The Philippines is considered to be an agricultural country. Agriculture has historically been a significant sector in the Philippine economy, contributing to employment, food security, and rural development. And for someone to consider oneself as a farm girl, it is something to be proud of. A part of me is happy that a supposedly prominent …
Mimi Chao is a lawyer turned illustrator. I chanced upon her name in a video via Skillshare. Skillshare is a paid video-based learning platform that teaches varying skills from digital graphics, photography to cooking. It usually consists of more than an hour of skill sharing by various individuals known all over the world. Back to …
SEVERAL of our readers asked us to expound on the on-going rift between our country and China over the West Philippine Sea. We are not experts in the areas of foreign affairs nor military strategies to give a fair commentary on the hot daily news involving Chinese coast guards and Pilipino fishermen, and the harassment …
maybe tonight we will meet beyond cold roofs and thin tents beyond the darkness of the sky and the dim glimmer of the stars we will find a path to walk upon together even if the road is just made of thoughts and mist
There is a shirt in your rack that you will choose to wear for the comfort of home. It is not the most expensive one, not of any elite brand. It is not stylish. Not bold, nor flamboyant. On the contrary it is simple, sometimes worn out. Faded from being that special old shirt used …
I woke up the other day to the news that the exchange rate of the Philippine Peso to the US Dollar has breached the P58 level. It was reposted by a Facebook friend with a caption saying to stay there until Friday. She hopes that the rate will still be at around the same level …
“To light a candle is to cast a shadow.” – Ursula K. Le Guin Deep, echoing and billowing sounds. Candles burn like burning until you drop dead gorgeous. Sometimes, this is like the most burn-out you can get. I remember that as little children, whenever there was a blackout (a night time brownout), we would …
