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Mom’s Tinola

Originally published in Heraldo Filipino Volume 38, Double Issue   Food is alive and ever changing. It will continue to be immortalized by the people that make it. In itself, it is already a language older than the ones we speak.…

The reality of neutrality

Originally published in The HERALDO FILIPINO Broadsheet Vol. 34 Double Issue Looking away is equal to being sided with the oppressor–a reality that many of us are denying ourselves. A lot has happened in these past few months, it’s as…

COVID-19 remodels academic setting anew

Originally published in The HERALDO FILIPINO Broadsheet Vol. 34 Double Issue On March 10, suspension of classes was extended due to the COVID-19 outbreak leading to the University’s implementation of distance learning mode for the rest of the 2nd semester…

COVID-19: Beyond cultural barriers

Originally published in The HERALDO FILIPINO Broadsheet Vol. 34 Double Issue Unspoken of, Filipinos have always been racist. It wasn’t actually a big deal back then because it has become a norm for Filipinos to call each other “maitim” or…

The political shtick

Graphic Art by Camille Joy Gallardo Picture yourself in a room surrounded by your closest friends (if you have any). It’s a Friday night, and the whole gang’s holed up in your house having a good time. “Have you heard…