To leave and live
It was after my college graduation that I started planning on working abroad.
No longer innocent
Innocence is a gift that is both good and bad. When it comes to a child, however, it becomes an...
Marionette
My Facebook feed is once again saturated with pictures of togas, medals, and diplomas. Alas, it’s graduation season again—the season...
Longing for the rain
For most of my life, I would secretly long for rainy days. I can trace this affinity with the rain...
When does childhood end?
People like to see certain ages as milestones. As such, some birthdays are more significant than others. Multiples of five,...
Civil wars
On the scenario of scrolling-clicking-reading-sharing that now happens every day of our lives, we swear responsibility and accountability through our...
Terminal
I was soaking wet one early afternoon as I stood waiting for a jeepney going back to Los Baños. The...
‘Oo’
Bakla ka ba? It’s the same question from before, the same question yet again. I’ve grown too familiar with the hostility...
The other side of bravery
Here’s a fun fact about me—I have a soft spot for sunglasses. I love their aesthetic purpose, different levels of...
Frustrations of a feminist
Contrary to what the folks from the Department of Tourism are saying, there are many reasons to hate Manila.
