Delete, delete, delete! It’s the nth time you’ve tried constructing a reply to the person you’re texting and you just can’t think of the proper response. The first one seemed a little too giddy, the second too unenthusiastic. Maybe try adding an emoji? Nah, it just doesn’t match the energy. Ugh, why is it so difficult to reply?!

by Danielle Roberto Just because there is a lockdown doesn’t mean you can already barricade your heart and stop it from feeling the warmth of love. Even with Miss Rona halting the everyday hustle and bustle, you can’t really silence the clamor echoing in your chest. It may be hard to find ways to let…

by Danielle Liwanag The boy watches his footsteps as he takes on his first day of school. He walks forward – into his classroom where he listens to his teacher and stares into her hopeful eyes as she tells them that they are the future of the country, that they should use their education to…

Halos isang buwan na rin ang nakalipas nang maganap ang Tumandok Massacre kung saan pinaslang ang siyam na katutubo sa probinsya ng Capiz, samantalang 17 naman ang inaresto noong ika-30 ng Disyembre ng nakaraang taon. Matatandaan na kakaunti ang pumansin sa isyung ito dahil nakatuon halos lahat ang atensyon sa kontrobersiyal na kaso ni Dacera. Ngayon, tila nakalimutan nang malagim na sinapit ng mga Tumandok kahit hindi pa rin nila nakakamit ang hustisya.

Bago pa man umupo sa kapangyarihan si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, matagal nang umiiral ang palpak na sistema ng hustisya sa bansa. Para bang walang bago tuwing makaririnig ang taumbayan ng balitang pinawalang sala o pinababa ang sintensya sa kasong korupsiyon at ano pa mang karumaldumal na krimen ng mga taong nasa awtoridad o yaman.

By Danielle Roberto In the modern-day Philippines, a king conquered the throne and declared a tumultuous war among his people. He promised that he will cleanse the country with his iron fist. So, he wielded his sword and called upon his vanguard. The knights in blue came storming in, hailing the new leader, pledging loyalty…

We have all desperately wished for a COVID vaccine to exist since it’s the only way out of this emotionally and socially draining quarantine. Now, with the hope brought upon by the new year and as distribution of the vaccines are rolled out, some are eager and hopeful for its potential in ending the pandemic. …