Cedric Labajo

I graduated… now what?

… I’ve waited so long for this moment. The moment I’d hear my name called. The moment I’d step onto the stage, take my hard-earned diploma, smile at the camera for four seconds, and walk back to my seat thinking,…

The flaw of democracy

Originally published in Heraldo Filipino Volume 38, Double Issue   Election day is when we exercise our freedom to choose our leaders; freedom which allows every person to vote regardless of gender, religion, culture, and role in society. However, this…