Elections are supposed to be noisy. Messy. Full of ambition and disagreement. They are meant to invite debate, demand persuasion, and force candidates to earn public trust. What we have …Read More…
More Women, Still
It is January 2026, and my TikTok FYP and Facebook feed feel unsettlingly familiar. I scroll, and there it is again, the same debate that flooded my timeline last March …Read More…
Truth or Threat
Isn’t it strange how those still getting their education are the ones who seem to possess the lessons that truly count—the courage to speak for the nation. Yet somehow, that …Read More…
Straight to Nowhere
When Congressman Bienvenido Abante Jr. refiled his so-called “Heterosexual Act” in 2025 under House Bill No. 3043, I couldn’t help but feel a strong sense of déjà vu. Just three …Read More…
This is where your taxes go
While communities across the country are once again submerged in waist-deep floods, not just billions but trillions of pesos supposedly meant to keep them safe are vanishing into “ghost projects,” …Read More…
History under siege
The commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution, touted as a ‘bloodless revolution’ for its peaceful ousting of the Marcos regime, is a glaring symbol of democracy and pivotal moment …Read More…
Narratives can be altered, but it can never be the truth
Illustration by Lea Bell Basister You cannot rewrite what has already been written. The narrative may be altered, but the truth remains. The Philippines has witnessed countless moments of defiance, …Read More…
Beyond Colors
Illustration by Lea Bell Basister Come February 25, newspapers – or to be more in line with recent times – social media feeds drown in entries commemorating the four-day bloodless …Read More…
Why need a starting line?
“Mabawi nala ha second sem,” a common phrase heard when students were asked about their academic standing. This perception leads to a sense of contentment, where students settle for mediocrity, …Read More…
On Family Week and its ironies
Isn’t it odd that we need a national week to remind us to cherish our families? I took the liberty of skipping school last Monday for personal reasons, even though …Read More…