Patience with patients
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on May 9, 2009. Earlier this evening, I was walking along...
A fox in sheep’s clothing
On Valentine’s Day, I got my heart broken. But not in the way you’d expect; there were no teary goodbyes,...
A privilege to carry
For many of us, education isn’t just a right—it’s a lifeline, a means to lift us out of poverty. Looking...
‘Bisaya’
Do you know what I think of when I hear the word “bisaya“? I think of that time in my...
Searching
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on February 28, 2006. I asked myself a long time ago...
I don’t cry in restrooms anymore
2024 has been nothing short of transformative. A year where I found myself in a space that pays me well,...
Money talks
While the less fortunate are forced to break bones just to afford a whisper, the rich never have any difficulty...
Who will clean up the mess you left?
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on February 7, 2006. My generation is admittedly a confused lot,...
Sprinkle it forward
Have you ever paused to think about the cost of kindness? Is it truly free, or does it run a...
‘Hoy, Pinoy ako!’
Many Filipinos, who are born and raised locally, are familiar with the catchphrase “Hoy, Pinoy ako!” sung by the prominent...
