Is it being ‘performative’?
It has become a great source of anxiety to enjoy things nowadays, especially aesthetic things. “Men are from Mars, women...
Fault lines
It was 7:37 a.m., the 8th of June, 2026. I opened my eyes, heart racing, not to my alarm, but...
With love and compassion, Ma’am
Five years ago, I received one of the most life-changing offers of my life—to teach. Little did I know it...
Embracing the food that embraces us
One cloudy morning last year, my partner and I met the residents of the Aeta neighborhood who welcomed us to...
The daily reality of non-apparent disability
On a random weeknight after work, I stood at a pharmacy counter to buy my antidepressant medication. The fluorescent lighting...
Overlooked
When was the last time you felt truly seen or genuinely acknowledged for the work you do? When I entered...
The heartbreak of a beautiful nation
The Philippines stands at a difficult and defining moment in its history. Across many communities, ordinary citizens are carrying burdens...
Everything is political
At dinner back home, everything is on the table, except for politics. It’s the elephant in the room. We keep...
‘Rigat ti gapuna’
Poverty is the reason. Hanggang saan aabot ang P20 mo? (How much can your P20 buy?) It’s strange to remember...
The price of belonging
The first thing I noticed on my first trip to New York was how people stayed in the middle of...
