July 2, 2022
Each line of the “Panatang Makabayan” [The Philippine Patriotic Oath] rings true for many who are madly in love with this country. “Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas Ito ang aking lupang sinilangan Ito ang tahanan ng aking lahi”. These simply establish the love for country and pride of heritage that each Filipino has, making you recall […]
June 27, 2022
For the first time, during the election period, I allowed myself to openly campaign for my chosen candidate, after not much pondering, I went for the choice closest to my heart. I am a certified Kakampink, joining the bandwagon which I thought would tide me over victory, envisioning Leni Robredo for president and Kiko Pangilinan […]
June 18, 2022
Maria Oggay, known to the world as “Whang-od,” sits calmly on a small homemade bangkito [small bench], as people flood and invade her small house which had been renovated to accommodate more visitors. Whang-od, from the Butbut tribe in Kalinga, is single, childless, and with a distinct sense of humor that might only come from […]
June 6, 2022
The art of Brenda Subido Dacpano will be on display at Hoka Brew, the Podium Boutique Hotel, and Marcos Highway in an exhibit, dubbed “Regeneration.” The exhibit runs from June 5 to July 31, 2022, and features her Jeepney and Larong Pambata series, her homage to the iconic Pinoy public transportation as well as childhood […]
May 14, 2022
The tagline “Benguet is for Benguet,” offends me in so many ways. It is short of saying those who have no bloodlines, and those who are not from the area have no business the in the province. For people who love Benguet, it leaves a bad taste in the mouth. A friend told me, one […]
May 8, 2022
THERE is a distinct smell of the rain in the mountains, fresh and earthy, different from the smell it has on city pavements likened to water hitting a hot frying pan, jittery and dangerous. As residents bring out thick jackets, rain gear and the patience to endure weeks on weeks without sunshine, the daily downpour […]
April 18, 2022
***This is dedicated to a dear friend who passed on years ago at around this time. I think about her less often now, but remember her always, Diane… this is for you *** In remembrance of a friend who went too soon, so soon there was little time to grieve. This is a recount of […]
April 4, 2022
Children spend more time in the care of adults in schools and other educational settings than anywhere else outside of their homes, but often, schools — which have an important role in protecting children – can be sites of violence and abuse rather than spaces that challenge and resolve these problems. A Systematic Literature Review […]
March 27, 2022
The period of the campaign shall be as follows Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election lasts for 90 days while the Election of Members of the Batasang Pambansa and Local Elections have 45 days to woo voters to their side and hopefully win at the game of chance. In the city, local candidates have long started their […]