1 day ago
A fox in sheep’s clothing
On Valentine’s Day, I got my heart broken. But not in the way you’d expect; there were no teary goodbyes,…
3 days ago
A bit of an expert
It never fails: every time we cross the bridge along Highway 2000 in Taytay, Rizal, traffic swallows us whole right…
1 week ago
The silence we hate
I’ve noticed a universally accepted attitude incorporated in our everyday lives: silence must be avoided at all costs. I’ve been…
1 week ago
The crusty end of a loaf of bread
My mom would always buy a loaf of bread every weekend. A fresh one, still packed neatly in its plastic…
2 weeks ago
The silent struggle of the middle
Growing up, I always thought we got by well, better than most. You see, we’re not rich, but I wouldn’t…
2 weeks ago
Falling star
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on April 11, 2006. As a child, I’ve always thought that…
2 weeks ago
A privilege to carry
For many of us, education isn’t just a right—it’s a lifeline, a means to lift us out of poverty. Looking…
2 weeks ago
Unmasked
I just opened a fresh batch of Sunnies Face makeup products I bought to treat myself (I got it on…
4 weeks ago
Connected yet alone
It’s crazy to think that we Gen Zs can spend millions of hours on social media instead of enjoying what…
4 weeks ago
Making peace with grief
Every day, I feel like all that is left within me is to grieve and mourn. It is hard to…
