No such thing as a third space
With existing third spaces continuing to dwindle, the government must make an effort to revitalize the few public places we have.
What home taught me about kapwa
My home taught me that our “kapwa”—interactions, shared duties, and people—quietly shape who we become as individuals.
Who said I’d die alone?
Society at large must learn to deconstruct its restrictive perspective on love.
Handicapping the disadvantaged
Public and private sectors should work hand in hand to level the playing field of sports for everyone.
It’s really one of our own
Not all battles are with foes, some are fought even against familiar faces.
Playing the same game
From locker rooms to newsrooms, women in sports often endure inequity silently, speaking up at personal cost but events like the UAAP pay gap make it more difficult.
The cross she bears
In my last year in senior high school, I confessed to my uncle a secret: my desire to study abroad. Through wistful eyes, I envisioned a life free from steady routines and rigid expectations. But when he asked what was standing in my way, reality quickly came crashing down. Dejected, I chronicled my duties and […]
In the nick of time–or not
As Metro Manila’s population grows, we bear witness to our transportation system’s collapse—traffic-infested roads, law-breaking drivers, and never-ending delays—becoming daily occurrences that worsen each year. As a commuter, it never gets easier. What our taxes were meant to address turns against us, overtaxing the people in time, energy, and sanity. Daily, I am forced to […]
Liberalizing the liberal arts
While the liberal arts are meant to offer an “education worthy of a free person,” its scholars remain imprisoned within the confines of academic elitism and societal devaluation.
Count your blessings
More than an egregious budgetary recommendation, the ‘P500 Noche Buena’ exposes politicians’ greed and hypocrisy—desecrating a season dedicated to giving.