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The many faces of motherhood
At 16, I find myself living with my grandmother, not out of choice, but out of necessity. My younger sister…
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Lonely together
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on February 21, 2006. I knew she would eventually pop the…
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Her knobby wrist
In January last year, my grandmother suddenly lost her balance in the backyard. When I helped her get up, I…
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Healing
I was born with a twin, when my parents were just starting their careers and were not earning enough to…
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What I learned after ‘Nanay’ died
Several adjectives can be used to describe me: strong, clever, passionate, determined. But while I am a Rolodex of characteristics,…
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Light
In the three years you have gone, I only visited your house just to help Mama clean. All things are…
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‘Suman’ and Sundays
Throughout my life, people have often remarked that I resemble certain individuals, ranging from famous actresses to everyday passersby. However,…
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