‘Dijay likud’
The Ilocano word likud, which means “at the back” in English, is not just the opposite of in front or...
From dreaming big to earning big
Growing up, the first words that slipped from older people’s mouths after not seeing each other for a long time...
‘Bisikleta’ dreams
There are times when it hits me hard. Like when people talk about relearning a skill, and then some know-it-all...
Soulless 9–5, 2 a.m. walks
The world changes at 2 a.m. There are fewer people and less noise. The light is different. Most buildings shut...
I believe in magic
Once upon a time, when I was a kid, I believed in magic. When I was 7, I believed in...
A dying breed
I was an unusual child.
The tenth student
His life can be summarized in two words: cable TV.
I am Simba
“Hey, your hair looks like Simba from ‘The Lion King’!” my friend exclaimed, bursting into laughter. Friends’ well-intentioned comments about...
Writer
After two months in my first job, I knew I was a writer.
Antisocial media
I don't have Facebook.
