“Kaya ka nga kukuha ng valid ID kasi wala kang valid ID eh!” Sa unang dinig, tila nakakatawa. Para kang pinapunta sa dulo ng pila para lang sabihan na kailangan mong pumila sa simula. Isang simpleng dokumento ang kailangan, pero paano kung ang hinihinging patunay ng pagkakakilanlan ay ang dokumentong hindi mo makuha dahil wala kang maipakitang ibang katunayan? Sa Pilipinas, hindi lang ito biro sa pila o eksenang puwedeng hugutin sa isang pelikula. Para sa ilang Pilipino, ang

Carrying heavy expectations following back-to-back overall championship finishes in the 25th and 26th editions of the Philippine University Games (UniGames), the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Radicals wrapped up their run in Kalibo, Aklan, Oct. 24-30, with mixed fortunes.

Every election season, the walls of Mabini fill with posters with familiar names highlighted in prominent colors. The month-long campaign period for the PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM) and Local Student Councils (LSCs) elections ran from September 28, culminating in the Miting de Avance from October 22 to 24. You look up at your phone, the timelines fill with leaked screenshots, anonymous accusations, ‘exposés,’ and posts that were never meant to go this far. What m

10 araw matapos maganap ang naiulat na pandarahas sa mga miyembro ng midya sa kilos-protesta ng mga magsasaka noong Oktubre 19, magsasampa ang National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) ng motu proprio administrative complaint laban sa tatlong kawani ng Quezon City Police District (QCPD). Sa inilabas na pahayag ng komisyon nitong Oktubre 29, natapos na nito ang paunang fact-finding process upang irekomenda ang pormal na administrative charges laban sa tatlong natukoy na pulis. Kas

Every year people visit the graves of the loved ones they have lost. They come back to the tombstones Made out of slabs of marble With carvings in gold, swoopy letters: ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ“A loving mother”ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ “A dutiful father” ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ“A beloved daughter.” They come back to the tombstones And decorate them with flowers and food They come back to the tombstones— Proof that their loved ones are still here, Only resting quietly beneath the earth. How I wish I could

Filipino creative workers contribute substantially to the Philippine economy, yet access to international opportunities may depend heavily on whether they can afford travel, documentation, promotion, and representation. This raises the question: do existing public policies address these barriers adequately? Philippine Creative Industries have been given support through laws for artists in general and in preservation of cultural arts. However, artists and creative workers sti

Grief is something that’s always been there—it always has been. When you reach the end of October, you will see pumpkins, ghosts, costumes, trick-or-treats, or Halloween parties. But there is also the waxy scent of melted candles floating through the cool air that complements the clean fragrance of fresh flowers. Rosaries are draped over fingertips, picture frames are at the front of the altar, and families are finally connecting physically after months or even years of being

“Y'all can't handle s*** because you ain't s***,” says a Redditor. Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual global observance held every October 10, symbolizing a beacon of hope to individuals suffering from emotional instability. It raises awareness, fights against social stigmatization, and mobilizes support for mental health care and well-being. Organized by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) for th

Center for Media and Responsibility announced its closure after almost four decades of media development work. The Philippine-based media watchdog Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) ceased its operations on September 30, ending 37 years of media development and investigative research in the country. The organization announced its closure on its Facebook page on September 18, citing difficulties in securing funding. “Philippines and international funding suppor

Sa lupang pawis at dugo ng mga magsasaka ang patubig, kailanman, hindi tatamis ang tubong nakatanim dito. Gaya ng isang matandang tubo na may malagong damo, lumago rin ang bunga sa mga sanga ng problemang naka-ugat sa lupa na nagdala ng iba’t ibang kalupitan sa mga magsasaka. Sa kabila ng matamis na imahe ng Negros dahil sa tubo, hindi maitatago ng mga berdugo ang mapait na katotohanan sa lupang sakahan na may halong dugo ang tubig na pang dilig. Ayon sa isang mangunguma—mag