Nothing to reap, nothing to sow
“Hampaslupa” is a Filipino word literally meaning “to strike the land”. We often see how this phrase is used as a derogatory term for people who are dirt-poor. However, this…
Terribly happy to be terrible
“I can’t regret the things I don’t try” is a lyric I resonate too much with. If I were to count the amount of times I shyly tucked away a…
A case of regression
From secondary school up until college, there was always at least one girl in my high school batch that would end up pregnant by the end of the year. The…
When ‘Marry you’ plays
Maybe, marriage isn’t for me to pursue. During weddings, people see sparks of joy as couples come together. The celebrations become more bountiful and memorable when the church bells begin…
Before the bell rings
Our public school systems aren’t ready to work in a total face-to-face capacity. As the Philippines still deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, health should be the utmost concern for the…