Growing up, growing old
this story originally appeared in the philippine daily inquirer on May 31, 2012. Prochain arret. Proxima estacion. Proxima…
In the realm of the lost senses
I woke up on May 9 with a splitting headache and a body that seemed to have taken…
Insecurities
People say that the prettier you are, the more insecure you get.
Welcome back
Five hundred pesos. Back in my room in our house in the province, there is a set of…
How many more body bags can we take?
Last December, my mom tested positive for COVID-19. The sickness progressed until she developed unilateral pneumonia, which affected…
Third World rocking
Commercial success is not their business, but rocking (in) this unjust and oppressive social system is. They are the progressive local rock bands: The Jerks, The Wuds and Datu’s Tribe.
Driving like my mother
Whenever I ride in the car with my mother, I am always reminded of her resilience and courage.…
Life questions
I cannot sleep. I would like to dream about Russell Crowe, but my eyes cannot seem to close.
Third world, real-world problems
When I was younger, I would go with my mom to the mall and point at random things…