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Unim(press)ed
To amplify voices, to provide information, to advocate, to disturb, to open closed eyes—even with heads facing the other way. I shouldn’t complain about this, but here I am, acting…
Bad student, bad!
My college friends may not know this, but I used to be an academic achiever. It was ordinary for me to have straight As, conduct awards, and multiple extracurriculars all…
opened letters, closed eyes
Bleak is the future that looms over the earth. Trumpets rage and sirens screech, yet we are too busy reveling in the deafening monotony of compliance and complacency. Those who…
Signs Na Hindi Ka Na Uuwi Today: A Pila Survival Guide
Rite of passage na ata ang mapagdaanan ‘to. ’Yung akala mo, five-minute errand lang, pero ‘di mo namamalayang lumipas na ang buong araw pero nandiyan ka pa rin sa puwesto…
The cruelty of being a stray
What is it like to be someone who can help everyone, especially our beloved strays who roam the streets in search of shelter? Or a pet that was once someone’s…
Lines of Power, Paths of Privilege
We’ve all stood in line—sometimes for meals, other times for chances, often just to be seen. But not all lines stretch the same, and not all of us bear the…
Green isn’t always clean
Somewhere in the mountains of CALABARZON, in the heart of Congressional Avenue, a kingdom glows vibrantly green. Not just in the color of their logo, but in their branding, façade…
Plight of the Gifted Hand
As a creative in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-driven world, the notion of art as a mere hobby has been ingrained in us from the moment we express…
The Strava Craze
The golden sun in the late afternoon signals the perfect chance to crunch in another running session. Runners put on their headphones and play their favorite tune to set the…
People, please!
If you think you’re a people pleaser, do not proceed to read this. Or maybe do. That’s your call. I’m not here to tell you what to do… unless you…