For many Filipinos today, uncertainty has become a quiet but constant part of both daily life and the broader systems that surround it. Beyond the everyday burdens of financial strain, academic or professional demands, and the quiet challenge of simply getting by, there is also a growing awareness of instability within the systems meant to […]
Beyond Borrowed Honor: On the State of Philippine Politics Read More »
Life is not always easy; it’s a mantra I’ve always chanted in the back of my mind every time things get overwhelming. It is the quiet shield I use when the weight of the world starts to press down on my chest. This simple phrase acts as a reminder that the struggle is a shared
When Your Passion Starts to Fade, What Then…? Read More »
I have always been fascinated by the dark logic of true crime, yet lately, my interest has shifted toward the systemic nature of disasters. This curiosity led me to the 2019 HBO series Chernobyl, a masterful retelling of the 1986 nuclear disaster. While taking creative liberties for dramatic flow, it remains deeply anchored in the
The Cost of Political Lies, from Chernobyl to Cebu Read More »
All of us carry the memories of who we used to be. Old versions of ourselves that live on in photographs, in the memories of others, and in the quiet reflections we have about where we have come from. Sometimes those past versions of ourselves make us smile with affection, while at other times they
Cheers to the Ones We Once Were Read More »
Most of us have told a white lie at some point in our lives. A friend may have asked for our opinion on a new outfit, and we offered a reassuring smile with a quick “You look great!” even if we weren’t entirely convinced, or when the colors didn’t quite complement them. Maybe we praised
Honesty – is it Kind or Cruel? Read More »
Each generation faces its own challenges, but the truth is that the circumstances today are vastly different from those experienced by our parents and grandparents. The environment has transformed, and so has the nature of competition. For many young people, there is a persistent feeling of being perpetually behind, whether from delayed homeownership, an uncertain
Don’t Measure Your Progress with the Wrong Ruler Read More »
In a world where religious beliefs frequently shape moral norms and social connections, opting to be a humanist can evoke a sense of solitude amidst the masses – present, yet unnoticed. Humanism, with its emphasis on reason, ethics, and human rights without reliance on the supernatural, is more than just a perspective; it embodies a
How Being a Humanist Can Feel Isolating Read More »
In the bustling streets of the Philippines, it’s common to see abandoned and mistreated animals – a limping dog on a crowded road, a cat scavenging through waste for scraps, or a carabao left tethered in the sun without access to water. These distressing sights are not isolated incidents but rather symptoms of a deeper,
Every Paw Matters: A Call for Compassion Read More »
Kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan – this widely known Filipino saying captures the potent role of the youth as not only inheritors of the nation but also as dynamic agents of change, particularly within the sphere of electoral politics and democratic governance. The country has a large youth population, which gives the youth great potential
Youth’s Voice: Catalysts for Change Read More »
Academic life is increasingly revealing a dark reality: burnout. The constant pressure to graduate, publish research, get grants, and manage a heavy load leaves many students feeling drained, disillusioned, and unable to cope. This isn’t just “stress”; it’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, with cynicism, detachment, and a sense of failure. Unlike
Academic Burnout: A Quiet Crisis Read More »
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