Politicians we meet on social media
Social media brings politicians closer to voters, but when relatability becomes political currency, visibility can be mistaken for accountability.
Are we cooked, chat?
AI can write working code in seconds, but relying on chatbots risks bypassing the foundational intuition built through trial, error, and failure.
Stop being so gullible
People are gullible—and sensationalists know it. Clickbait works because audiences keep clicking, rewarding exaggeration over accuracy. In today’s media landscape, headlines are crafted not just to inform, but to gain traction. Millions fall for sensationalized news kickers and half-baked narratives, accepting them without question or verification. As more media outlets lean into this demand, journalism […]
The burden of a reactive state
The Philippines’ latest fuel crisis exposes the deadly cost of a government that responds only when systems are already collapsing.
Fulfillment beyond routine
When the routine of college sets in, students may find themselves jaded, pushing them to seek fulfillment through new experiences that would shape their growth.
Death by a thousand jokes
Beyond superficial empowerment, “playful” jokes and snide commentary weave a language of violence, systematizing the daily architecture of oppression for the defiant Filipina.
Is the Philippines prepared for progressive laws?
While progressive laws promise change, neglected needs and frail systems keep them distant from the people they are meant to serve.
Jack of no trades
My desk is a graveyard of hobbies, and each hobby was something I swore would finally be “the one” to define my personality. On top of it lies an expensive camera missing its battery, a palette of watercolors that has long since dried into a chalky crust, and an out-of-tune guitar propped up against the […]
Not my fault my dad works hard
Wealth is often framed as a direct result of effort, but in a polar system, “hard work” is necessary for survival, not a guaranteed path to affluence.
Make it “more fun in the Philippines” again
More than witty taglines and clean branding, improving the country’s tourism entails making it habitable for both citizens and tourists.