PinnedConfessions of A Fourth Culture Kid“Where are you from?” is the dreaded question I always seem to be asked.Jun 3, 2024A response icon1Jun 3, 2024A response icon1
PinnedThe Power of “Kapangyarihan”Ben&Ben’s second album titled “Pebble House Vol 1. “Kuwaderno” was released a few days ago and among the different tunes, I have to admit…Sep 4, 2021Sep 4, 2021
Why We Vote the Way We Do — Culture, Loyalty, and the Filipino PsycheWhy do Filipinos vote the way they do?Apr 18Apr 18
Scenes From A MarriageMost mornings start like this: I wake to my husband getting out of bed to prepare for work. Often, I’d beckon him to stay in bed just a…Jun 7, 2024Jun 7, 2024
Happiest birthday, Mart!The relationship I get to share with Martin is one that I treasure deeply. There are still days when I get so fascinated by the fact that I…Aug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2022
Turning 25I always saw being 25 as a turning point, somewhat like a pitchfork in the road where I get to choose another direction in life. I had this…Jul 4, 2022Jul 4, 2022
Sinking DeepWhen you get told that someone you love so dearly is sick, it can be a tough pill to swallow. So ever since Dad was diagnosed with cancer…Jun 5, 2022Jun 5, 2022
Blessed are the PoorAfter a nearly 4-month hiatus, my co-workers and I finally returned to conducting fieldwork. This means walking through narrow eskinitas…Nov 14, 2021Nov 14, 2021
Collective Effervescence and the Filipino SpiritIf you, like me, watched Ms Hidilyn Diaz lift up a record-breaking 127kg barbell just yesterday, then you probably found yourself filled…Jul 27, 2021Jul 27, 2021
4 Things I Learnt In My 23rd YearMy 23rd year was probably the best one yet. Goals that I planned for many years prior finally came to fruition. I spent the first six…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
