Tag: Vignette

Longevity is an idea some wish to acquire. However, in the world we live in, the only thing that will ever remain constant is change and we have to agree with our bud Heraclitus for making some sense in our quizzical existence. Every day we are greeted with minor alterations that make each day unique…

It was during those colonial days in Philippine history – remarkable and unforgettable – that repressed, yet brave individuals formed an alliance against the colonial power that shackled the nation for hundreds of years. Until the day when the national flag was waved and the national anthem was sung amidst millions of Filipinos, the country…

Underneath the outward pretense of each human lies a variety of the deep-seated fears acquired through time. Throughout the course of life, frequent exposure to painful circumstances develops a particular fear, which may possibly inhibit a holistic view on life itself. There are no distinct symptoms in each phobia; although the intensity of fear may…

Whether one is feasting on a lechon after graduating from college or binging on milk tea while doing your thesis, the effect of these things on your mood and disposition is indispensable. No one becomes remorseful after a good meal and a hearty drink, except perhaps for dieters. But to the remainder of the population,…

Election season is, for Filipinos, a time plagued by stigma and accumulated trauma. Heightened rates of violence – unfortunately meriting its own category ‘electoral violence’ – and crime, as well as rampant vote buying and other undemocratic leveraging practices characterize a period that has a negative connotation with the masses, ironically highlighting the fact as…

Words can be woven together to produce phrases and expressions with the power to emphasize our complex thoughts and ideas to others. However, some of the expressions that we nonchalantly inject in our daily conversations are becoming overused to the extent that they start to become hollow until they lose all meaning. The constant use…

For many years, the Philippines has enjoyed its fair share of imported American, Swiss, and Belgian pastries and sweets. Look around at any mall, and you will never fail to see various shapes and sizes of cookies, chocolates and cupcakes assailing your senses. Even culinary schools have baking and dessert making classes dedicated to these…

At the core of every city are the rumbles and vibrations, the smoke and the bluish gases, emanating from vehicles of all shapes and sizes. One can never fully explore and understand a city without experiencing the thrills and feels of its transportation system. At best, these roads and railways snake around the city –…

For many boys out there, college is the time of their lives. It is when youths exit the shell of high school and have more fun. A typical male high school applicant to University would have many things at the back of his mind when he passes that application form: parties, alcohol, lots and lots…