kada sumasakay ako ng tren sa lrt 1 at lrt 2, bitbit ko ang lahat ng naging ako at ang lahat ng hindi ko kinaya maging.  sa balintawak kadalasang nabubuo ang unang bersyon ng sarili ko. magaan pa ang aking bag, walang pag-aalinlangan sa pupuntahan, at maayos ang make up, buhok at damit. walang bahid ng takot kahit hindi kumapit sa barandilya. naniniwala akong diretso at smooth ang biyahe, at makakarating ako sa patutunguhan.  habang umaandar ang tren at lumalayo ako sa pinang

People are reaching for their phones on a tiring commute on their way home, on a stressful day, or even as a reward for going through another week—not to scroll, but to listen. In the Philippines, podcasting has evolved from a niche hobby to a mainstream platform for news, storytelling, and even politics. Some podcasts unpack current events and social issues, while others focus on mental health, self-improvement, or similar topics often left out of mainstream media. The podc

Iskolaris did not collapse in bad weather; it drowned in a system that leaves no room for anything to go wrong. Perhaps this is worth sitting with first. A university reveals itself not when things go as planned, but when they do not. When Iskolaris 2025 was called off, the immediate explanation was clear. In a statement posted by the PUP Iskolaris page on December 20, 2025, organizers announced that the event was rescheduled due to severe weather conditions that compromised

That 2 a.m. panic when you realized that your reviewer is a hundred pages long and you haven’t even started. It’s that time of the semester where the sheer amount of review materials is combined with relentless additional activities that make you jokingly question, “Is it finals week or MY final week?” for the lack of sleep you got. But hey, don’t worry because here are the rituals you can do before an exam. Superstitions Failing to master the material leads inevitably to mas

Ilang dosenang ubas pa ba ang kinakailanganin kong ibaon, at kainin sa ilalim ng maliit naming mesa t'wing alas-dose ng gabi sa bagong taon? Para lang makamtan ko na ang hiling na tinatamasa sa buhay kong kulang sa kulay; gayundin para hindi masanay na laklakin ang bilog na prutas makuha lang ang lakas, na aminin sa’yo ang totoo nang walang takas? Sa aking pag-iisa, ginawa ko na lahat ng pakikisama— gayundin ang pakikiisa, nang sa gayon ako’y makaasa na mabiyayaan ng kasama s

United States (US) President Donald Trump ordered the abduction of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, following months of pressure from the Trump administration. Explosions and military aircraft activity were reported near several military sites in Caracas, Venezuela, shortly after midnight on the said day. Venezuelan authorities confirmed at least 40 casualties, including civilians and members of the armed forces. According to report

Every January 9, the streets of Quiapo transform into a river of faith. Millions of barefoot devotees march alongside the Black Nazarene, a centuries-old statue of Christ carrying the cross, moving slowly through Manila’s streets in a ritual known as the Traslación —a sea of fervor that spreads through the city. The Black Nazarene wasn’t originally from Manila; it was carved in Mexico and brought to the Philippines in 1606. Over time, it has survived fires, earthquakes, wars,

Ang unang araw ng Enero ay mahalagang pagdiriwang ng mga tao upang salubungin ang bagong taon. Pagpatak ng alas dose ng umaga ay makikita ang karaniwang ganap sa selebrasyong ito. Maririnig ang kabi-kabilang paingay gaya ng naglalakihang torotot, paputok, ugong ng motor, kalampag ng mga kaldero, at makukulay na fireworks .  Maging sa mundo ng social media ay hindi mahuhuli ang mandatory posts  ng buong pamilya at nakasuot ng damit na ayon sa “color of the year” . Sa gitna ng

Ako ay naliligaw sa Maynila, hinahanap ang aking ligaya.  Sabi nila, ang buhay raw ay isang mahabang paglalakbay. Pero may mga biyaheng biglang natatapos bago pa man dumating sa paroroonan. O siguro mas tamang sabihing lahat ng umaalis ay parehong may limitasyon at destinasyong hindi natin kailanman magiging ganap na kontrolado.  May mga sasakyang kailangan mong babaan nang mas maaga kahit hindi mo pa alam kung nasaan ka at ano ang sunod mong dapat sakyan. May mga istasyong h

While Filipinos were celebrating the festive season, the sudden death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina “Cathy” Cabral cast a shadow over the holidays. Her passing not only left her family in mourning but also removed a central figure linked to the unfolding flood control and budget controversies. This report looks back at who Cabral was, the paper trail she left behind, and the issues surrounding her final months. General Inform