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Breaking the cycle of invisibility

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...

Alice and this hinterland

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...

Sunflowers in November

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...

Of Farm Girls and Farmers

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...

Creativity and Mindfulness

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...

Philippines – China rift

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...

A Purple lullaby

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...

The Old Shirt

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...

Piso kong Mahal o Mura

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...

Candlelight Affair

“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...

Opinion

Just differently wired

Did you know that autism spectrum disorder and mental health conditions are closely associated? Accordingly, some neurodivergency like ASD, ADHD ...

Development Communication: Where Care Becomes Action

For almost a decade, I have served in our adopted communities as the Community Extension Program Coordinator of the College ...

Remember EDSA People Power Revolution

“Let us retell the story of EDSA.” Archbishop of Lipa Gilbert Garcera, D.D., president  of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines ...

Write out your mind and heart

Creative Writing is a form of art. More than the paintings and graphics, writing is an expression of our thoughts ...
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