Opinion

On Mindanao: Chaos theory

The expected happened—extension of Mindanao martial law until the end of the year was granted by the Supreme Court. The war resumes until now and after the President’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), protests and opinions rage on…

In truth we trust

We should know by now to expect the worst from Donald Trump. When we thought he couldn’t get any more juvenile, he tweets. This time, his latest Twitter fiasco was an edited video of his guesting on World Wrestling Entertainment…

The Devolution of Men

That morning, men in their crisp hunting clothes flock down the woods. Rifles dangle on their shoulders as they march on the slushy mud, looking for animals to hunt. From the bushes, a doe runs past across the fields. The…

On Marawi: Fight or flight

It started with Manchester. It could have been a concert you attended. It was followed by Bangkok. It could have been a country you traveled to. In the span of a few hours, terrorism began to feel more personal, just…

On the curb

I entered this University wanting to make a name for myself—and like the many things I plan to do, it’s always easier said than done. This isn’t a subtle inspirational humblebrag about how to follow your dreams and keep pushing.…

Awareness at a crucial time

You log in to Facebook to post an update about yourself and to watch how your friends are doing. You scroll through your newsfeed, reading and watching funny posts, and even repeating them by sharing it to others. There you…

A call to stop catcalling

As I was walking along the hallway of a certain college building in the campus, different voices coming from a group of men, or should I say DLSU-D students, caught my attention saying, “Miss!”, “Baby!”, “I love you!”, “Psst!” At…