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The fig tree
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The orchard called work
They say landing your first job is one of life’s sweetest fruits—a mark of independence, proof that you’ve finally “made…
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The ‘bonus’ child
I was a seemingly humorous “accident,” but no one is ever an accident. My siblings used to joke that I…
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Crying over spilled milk
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What happens after you ask for help
Trigger warning: This article contains references to suicide and self-harm. In November 2025, I admitted myself to a psychiatric ward…
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The magic of moving forward
The other day, I was driving when I saw a familiar face on the street. It was my ex. Seeing…
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Midnight dates with ‘multos’
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Forging the Filipino future
A new year has just begun, but 2026 arrives with a bang, as if to remind us that the world…
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Sea of faith
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Lessons from the Bar
The waiting had already taught me how to disappear. For weeks after the Bar, I pretended I hadn’t taken it…
