THE BARRISTER

Words by: Carlo Alfonso Sales and Alex Dia “Leila is also a fighter. She always has been.” These were the words of the late Atty. Sixto Brillantes in 2016, esteemed Bedan lawyer and professor, amidst growing political tensions marked by rumors of her impending arrest and the concerted machinations toward that end. She was detained … Continue reading Leila: The woman who sat in power but stood

Words by Elijah Christiane Fajardo I was an edgy kid. I didn’t like dresses. I hate makeup. I only listen to rock and punk music. No, I don’t like One Direction!  I lied.  Women were praised when they were, as society would say, “different.” Without us noticing, there is an itch to live up to … Continue reading What’s wrong with a little pink?

Words by Ella Marie M. Mercado Disclaimer: The author has not watched all of the Ghibli films nor does she claim to be a film expert. In fact, she doesn’t like watching moving pictures at all except animated moving pictures or crime documentaries. It started with an X (formerly Twitter) post: “How much would you … Continue reading Children at War 

By Clarisse P. Marquez “Who do you think those people were? Those were not just ordinary people. I’m not gonna tell you their names but If I did, you wouldn’t sleep so well”.  These are words from Stanley Kubrick’s psychological thriller masterpiece, Eyes Wide Shut. His dark twisted lens takes us to an in-depth perspective … Continue reading Eyes Wide Shut

By Jaira Lou Batangan In the face of controversy, our reactions often mirror our personal beliefs and values. As we grapple with the actions of Pura Luka Vega, a figure who has sparked much debate, we are confronted with a choice. We can react with indignation, as dictated by societal expectations; we can adopt a … Continue reading Dialogue in Diversity: What We Owe to Pura Luka Vega