Ora Mata Written By: Ella Marie M. Mercado With the rise of consumerism of toys such as dolls and figurines in blind boxes, the use of the term anik-anik also rose as a common slang. But somehow, even the innocent use of such a term has sparked ridicule and the need to “educate” users. It … Continue reading For Richer or Poorer: People’s Anik-Anik
FLIP THE COIN
It’s No Country For Old MenWritten By: Clarisse P. Marquez Did I just hear someone say we’re a nation of martyrs? Our national anthem boldly states, "Ang mamatay nang dahil sa ’yo," idealizing self-sacrifice and purpose as if bloodshed were the ink that wrote our history. But taking these words literally—is it still worth dying … Continue reading FLIP THE COIN
Moments before Disaster
scrawled on a hotel napkinWritten By: Carlo Alfonso S. Sales "Amid the chaos of that day, when all I could hear was the thunder of gunshots, and all I could smell was the violence in the air, I look back and am amazed that my thoughts were so clear and true, that three words went … Continue reading Moments before Disaster
An Ode to My Favorite Almost
Just another open letter for the feels ride Written By: Maria Georgina T. Silva I don’t know why, but out of all the people in my life, you are my favorite. It’s a simple truth that is unfathomable, yet feels effortless. When I’m with you, I feel a sense of comfort that is hard to … Continue reading An Ode to My Favorite Almost
NAG-AABROAD SILA
voices from afar Written by: Jaira Lou V. BatanganIt wasn’t a day I like to remember. My mother stood by the door, carrying her luggage filled with essentials and memories. That day, twenty-one years ago, she would leave again for Kuwait—a Middle-Eastern land full of opportunities—to work as an emergency nurse. The scene had already … Continue reading NAG-AABROAD SILA
THE BARRISTER 