The chance we don’t always get
Today, I came alarmingly close to setting my parents’ house on fire. The chaos that ensued was overwhelming, and it...
My battle with social anxiety
You’ve probably seen me as the quiet and reserved girl but inside was a storm of issues that led me...
The UP dream
Matatapang. Matatalino. Walang takot, kahit kanino. I was then 10 years old when I realized I wanted to study at...
Childhood dream birthday
Children love birthdays, don’t they? It’s when they feel extra special, loved, appreciated, and celebrated. I’ve been to children’s birthday...
In shallow, stagnant waters
A slight drizzle washes through Katipunan. The sidewalks of a highly urban space are not particularly suited for late-night/early-hour strolls:...
Confessions of a killer
Murderer. I look in the mirror and I see myself. Whole. Yet broken. No skin torn, bruises tattooed, wounds etched....
How much land does a man need?
A trip to Nueva Ecija, all alone and by bus, had me nervous. The task at hand was to gather...
Breaking the silence on silent treatments
Silence and peace seem to co-exist. There is peace in silence and silence in peace. Some people seek silence to...
Becoming in Korea
This student exchange program in South Korea feels like a lifeline for my 22-year-old self. I’ve grappled with persistent unease,...
Filipino time
There are only three certainties in Filipino life: death, taxes, and being late. For someone who’s always had his calendar...
