Our Dark (Skin) Reality

My skin tone isn’t just a trending topic; it’s my reality, a mindset and culture that we need to truly see. 👩🏽 “Joke lang. ‘Di ka naman mabiro.” If you’ve lived the life of a dark-skinned Filipina, you wouldn’t need to be #woke just now because of these viral whitening products’ ads getting backlash. I was born with this beautiful skin color but it’s what my very own society used to cause me and other dark-skinned girls pain. Sana aware ka. Sana aware ka na. Sana aware ka na nakakasakit ka...

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Looking at the Wrong Place

Hear the voice  Listen Heed their words But not out of obligation Think Understand Do something if you must If you see nothing wrong with it No matter how unique No matter how some unreasonably see it unfit That your life is your own That concern can hurt when shown That love can, indeed, be... Continue Reading →

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Weathered

Like a rock The wind blows parts of you away The water washes more towards the sea Causing edges, reshaping you Seeing more, seeing through Staying put Till it's due And you are rock no more But the soft soil that used to surround you -JAgacer

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A “Saint” in a Coffin

As if to re-establish how Filipinos think and act based on principles and faith the same way Asia's top film, "Himala" (which stars the unparalleled Ms. Nora Aunor), did; here comes “Sta. Niña”, a 2012 Cinemalaya entry. Not surprisingly, Coco Martin and Alessandra de Rossi's performances were exemplary, especially if you compare them to the... Continue Reading →

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Domus Dei: When Priests Retire

"Kung pari ka, hindi ka nag-ma-mass, parang hindi ka pari." (When you're a priest and you don't celebrate mass, it's like you're not a priest, at all.) I-Witness once again impressed me with another TV feature, Domus Dei ("Bahay ng Diyos" or "House of God"), hosted by Peabody Award winner Jay Taruc. There have actually... Continue Reading →

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Common Courtesy in and on a Passenger Jeepney

  Juan dela Cruz has heavily relied on jeepneys for decades. It may not be the most convenient (and, uh, fashionable) mode of transportation, but it is the most affordable — only Php8 on a 4-kilometer-jeepney route. Moreover, it can be found in almost every barangay, town, city, and province in the Philippines. And just like the “bayanihan“,... Continue Reading →

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Tagalog: Dying a Painful Death

The national language of my beloved country, the Philippines, takes many names. From the 1930s to the early 1970s, to the latter half of 1980s; it was called Pilipino, Tagalog, and Filipino; respectively – the latter being the most politically correct term for “Filipino” refers to Tagalog that includes Western influences (English and Spanish). Whatever... Continue Reading →

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Rupok

Sumisirit, lumalayog Pusong nakadaupang-palad Sumisikip, sumisilakbo Katahimikan… Isa, dalawa, tatlo Ramdam na muli ang pulso Ngunit nasan na ang sigalot? Nalusaw nga ba at naagos ng dugo? Maaari O ang nanatiling nananalaytay Matapos ng unos Ay ang sumanib at ‘di ang nasimulan Nakamamanhid

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Hello, Flying Car! (Now on Pre-Sale)

And so the day has come: 🛩—🚙 A flying car for anyone who has a license to fly and well...uhrm...money to spend! Say hello to the “Transition” (or “Terrafugia TF-X”) created by Terrafugia (owned by Volvo). Now on international news because it’s on pre-sale starting this month (and you’ll get it next year). According to... Continue Reading →

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How You’re Targeted Online

YOU are targeted by the very ads you see. But do you know which and which aren’t ads? No, they’re no longer just those gifs or “Click me!” boxes. Apart from your usual Lazada ads; events, videos, related interests, people, and pages are advertised, too. Yes, news articles and pages can be sponsored. We are... Continue Reading →

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Amanpour Interviews Cayetano 

After the BBC special, "War on Drugs" comes a special segment with none other than CNN's Christiane Amanpour. Notice how more and more people, especially the Filipinos, are all-too interested in the Philippine news today. Cayetano knew the kinds of questions that will be thrown at him. With the many "issues" he could've dodged, he... Continue Reading →

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Here, A Hero

Heroes. All the people who have done selfless acts, be it to save a team, a child, a nation, a stranger..or sacrifice one's time, blood, sweat, life for someone or for the greater good. This is us all. We are blessed to have heroes before us and among us, but we are most blessed to... Continue Reading →

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Dangerous Tactics in the War Against Drugs

🤔 After watching hours of the Senate hearings on EJK and taking in news pieces from TV & AM radio, it's becoming clearer to me that these cringe-worthy pronouncements are probably not slips of the tongue, not careless remarks. They are intentional. A risky, dangerous, certainly-inviting-criticism strategy. When Sen. Escudero asked about any documents specifically... Continue Reading →

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Cheap Marketing

Two days ago, I saw the video created by Aegis Malaysia which brought out massive criticism most especially from the country it ridiculed - my country. This is the original link and, of course, it's gone now. But someone was able to upload it on Facebook. This isn't about two countries fighting; it is unethical... Continue Reading →

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Draw Your Curtains

Shut her out, take flightErase the memories with all your mightCloud your heart with bitternessShout the ugly tale you've woven in your drunkennessAnd say, "I'll draw my curtains" But, alas, she found a new lifeA new song, a new smileSo you lift one curtain just to make her seeYou are still the best there could ever... Continue Reading →

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