Mindanao’s beauty and other stories
Having lived my whole life in Metro Manila, I am filled with excitement when I learn that I will be...
Reconciliation
I always thought I was strong. Until I knew how sick I was, and since then I lived in fear.
Being Muslim in a Catholic school
My parents had a vision: They wanted to raise global citizens, hoping their children would grow into open-minded individuals committed...
Do we live for keychains?
Once when I was riding a public minibus stuck in the usual traffic, I saw a young woman with a...
What I hate about the rain
People who call Nueva Ecija home, where the sun reigns supreme and the heat can be relentless, usually find comfort...
Making amends, growing up: my road to recovery
Life is a hodgepodge of decisions and mistakes, as well as moments of moving on and learning. These are essentially...
Hopeful horizons
Welp! It’s already 2024! As I sit within the confines of these four walls while watching passersby along Ayala Avenue,...
Table for one
Being alone shouldn’t be synonymous with being lonely—especially when it comes to mealtimes. On a vibrant Friday evening, I found...
Don’t let your emotions eat you
I’ve always thought of myself as different from other individuals my age. People I hang around with, or maybe just...
Young and jaded
I don't think I’ve experienced something sufficiently cathartic to warrant this precious space.
