Personal Stories

From Small Favors to Big Scandals: The Normalization of...

“Palakasan or Padrino System” often begins as a simple favor between friends or ...

A God-Fearing Nation, Yet the Poor Remain Oppressed

The Philippines is widely known for its deep faith, spirituality, and belief in ...

Is It Time to Bring Back the Death Penalty in the Phili...

As corruption scandals and crimes committed with apparent impunity continue to e...

Year of the Fire Horse 2026: Meaning, Energy, and What ...

The Year of the Fire Horse 2026 symbolizes intense energy, bold transformation, ...

My New Year’s Resolutions, Again in 2026

Every year, the same resolutions return—eat better, save more, stress less—but 2...

Why Nostalgia Hits Harder in a Foreign Land

Understanding homesickness, memory, and identity when living abroad. Nostalgia o...

Gods on Earth: The Self-Crowned Gods in the Philippines

The phrase “Gods on Earth” captures a painful Filipino reality: leaders who once...

The Night I Crossed Paths With a Young Girl Selling Ros...

A deeply personal account of the night I met a little girl selling roses in Mala...

Why Some OFWs Fall Out of Love Abroad

Long-distance work abroad exposes many OFWs to emotional and cultural challenges...

Bonifacio Day 2025: Why Andres Bonifacio’s Heroism Matt...

Bonifacio Day honors the birth and bravery of Andres Bonifacio, the Father of th...

The Day of the Living Dead

A scathing satire that connects Araw ng mga Patay (All Souls’ Day) with the neve...

A Nun’s Call for Unconditional Love Amid Hate of Dutert...

During the September 21 protests against corruption in the Philippines at Liwasa...

The Crime of Omission in the Philippine Government and ...

The crime of omission in the Philippine government is a silent yet destructive f...

From Quezon to Today: Why Self-Rule Isn’t Enough

President Manuel L. Quezon’s famous line, “I prefer a government run like hell b...

A Broken-Hearted Society: Understanding the Roots of Co...

Corruption comes from the Latin words com (“with, together”) and rumpere (“to br...

Is Mayor Benjie Magalong a Viable Candidate for the Pre...

Mayor Benjamin “Benjie” Magalong of Baguio City has long been admired for his in...

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