Street vendors keep Taft fed on uncertain ground
Amid clearing operations and unpredictable foot traffic, Taft vendors sustain a fragile economy built on regulars and thin profits.
How volunteers carry the weight of poor governance through bayanihan
In the face of calamity, communal efforts must complement, not replace, government action.
A rude awakening for the “American dream”
Amid immigration crackdowns in the US, Filipinos here and abroad find themselves piecing together the fractured pieces of the “American dream.”
Outreach programs and the hope that flickers after Christmas
While honorable, the enduring efforts of holiday outreach volunteers prove that community aid should be more than just seasonal.
Walking the line of fire, the media remains biased for truth
The media has consistently been burdened with the responsibility to impart timely and relevant messages, especially amid rapid changes and demands. One would think that the noble undertaking of newsgathering and reportage should warrant respect, but this is simply far from reality. While the media’s role and agenda has always been contentious, the flame of […]
Lost in translation: Reclaiming regional voices in Tagalog-centric Manila
Where Tagalog echoes loudest, native speakers of other Philippine languages rise above gaps in communication and culture—carving out spaces to thrive.
Aboard the EDSA Carousel: The wheels that move a megacity
Separated from EDSA’s deadly traffic, the EDSA Carousel paves a route toward better transportation for its time and cost efficiency.
The thrill of the chase: Betting on a losing game with online gamblers
Despite the official call to shut down POGOs, the lucrative temptation of always being one turn away from the jackpot keeps players coming back.
When the mother tongue is cut, Filipino teachers mend the threads of local languages
As the Philippines caves into globalization, where English is the norm, language as a medium of heritage is at a standstill—a responsibility left in the hands of educators.
Holiday workers tiptoe through tinsels and timestamps
The heart of the Yuletide season is in the sacrificial service of holiday workers, who go unseen behind their stations amid glaring parol lights and laughter-filled homes.