THE BARRISTER

Written by Ella Marie M. Mercado I say my love language is Quality Time — to spend my days, my hours, or even a quarter of my time with a person I love, romantically or platonically.  I appreciate people lending me their time–whether for useless chatter, strolling around the mall, or all the small talks … Continue reading Ora Mata: Burden Me

Written by Carlo Alfonso S. Sales The poets and writers of Ancient Greece spoke of numerous tales of mythological gods and goddesses, the heroes and monsters, and their legends and exploits. While capturing the rich culture of a cradle of civilization, these prominent characters served as a Rosetta Stone for studying the basic nature of … Continue reading The Human Experience: Fate v. Flaw

Written by Maria Georgina T. Silva The 21st century is the “Age of Knowledge,” and the different technological advancements are proof of progress of the current era. However, if the 21st century is the so-called “Age of Knowledge” then how come Filipinos are still struggling with the idea of rational thinking? Is the 21st century … Continue reading Sapere Aude: Daring to Think and the Struggle for Independent Though

Written by Rey David A. Gayas The darkest of times begin when there is a death of communication. Ideologies in the ancient period are solely imprinted through the marketplaces, the pulpits available thereon, and inside the theaters. At present, we can even make a conversation to the other side of the world. I cannot imagine … Continue reading Birth of a Tragedy: Jesting Pilate

Written by Jaira Lou V. Batangan Back in 2016, Rodrigo Duterte stormed onto the political scene, and his supporters flooded social media with dramatic content, painting him as the iron-fisted savior the nation desperately needed. Fast forward to 2022, and the election landscape shifted once more. Marcos Jr.'s campaign deftly wielded fake news to sway … Continue reading Voices from afar: Checkmate