The return
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on October 25, 2005. When I see old childhood friends in...
One out of 11,000
There is inherent skepticism among those who perceive education as merely a way to produce skilled but mindless workers for...
Behind the shadows
In a world where social hierarchy persists, societal barriers often overshadow individuals of small stature. From an early age, as...
Eating with two spoons
There is a sense of survivor’s guilt I feel for having made it out of there alive, appearing almost unscathed....
Notes of a funeral guest
I’ve been once told that one telltale sign of growing older is when you start attending more funerals than weddings....
Little monster, big ocean
I would rather be a small fish in the ocean, than a big one in a tank. Yes, not just...
Lost in the labyrinth of roads
Adults often ask their children: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is also the question...
Graveyard of dreams
When I was a child, people told me I would reach places. A consistent honor student, a good intelligent kid...
Finding my ‘why’
Life is a balance between chaos and tranquility, often overshadowed by our relentless pursuit of purpose, our “why.” From the...
On hold
I recently returned home to the Philippines after six years of living abroad. On paper, I had been living the...
