‘Importante buhi’
This is for all those who worry and wonder about the situation of their loved ones in Cebu: It is...
Siargao is calling
“I’ll be dead in an hour”—I thought to myself, referring to the 33-percent battery life on my phone. It was...
I have no hometown
I don’t think I have a hometown. Or at least, I don’t consider the places I’ve lived in as my...
Living with the aftermath
A booming vibration cuts through the air, indicating the arrival of our persistent guest. “He-li-kap-ter!” The kid next door shrieks...
A time for self-reflection
As I am writing this, I am on the 10th day of my mandatory quarantine here in Hong Kong. Or...
Great desires
Just seven months ago, I was walking down the street when I happened to see an announcement saying: "Are you...
Forgiveness at Christmas
Ah, Christmas. ’Tis the season to be jolly. ’Tis the season I hate most.
Coconut shrimp curry
Since I moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands, from the Philippines two years ago, I’ve been learning to make dishes for myself...
Paradigm shift
According to Webster’s dictionary, a paradigm shift is an important change that happens when our usual way of thinking about...
She was pretty
I used to hate looking in the mirror. I used to have clear, good skin. Then the red bumps came...
