Letters from the Editor
Articles
Blooms in the Desert: The Thriving Filipino Artists of Dubai
We’ve always had a different image of what an OFW life in the Middle East looks like. While some depictions we see in mainstream media are still true to this day, an emerging generation of young artists in Dubai is painting a different picture that best represents the infusion of creativity in their lives abroad. Danabelle Gutierrez brings us into the art-advocating city of DXB, where it is no mirage to see Filipino artists thrive in strong and supportive art communities.
Review: Here Lies Love
In the heart of Broadway, 'Here Lies Love' not only grooves to its disco beat but also strikes a chord with Filipino heritage and history, making it a must-see theatrical experience that leaves an unforgettable mark on both stage and soul.
When Filipino Kids Can’t Speak Filipino
Whether it’s your own children, their classmates at school or someone else’s kid at the grocery store, we’ve been hearing a lot of Pinoy children speaking more in English and less in their native tongue. We explore this current trend among Filipino kids and its possible roots and probable consequences on the future of our national language and identity as a people.
Gusto Ko… Itanim
A tribute to Chad Booc. Hiraya Media’s The Past Narrative’s Badass Influencer
Flush Down Those Red Pills
From the Red Pill movement to Andrew Tate's toxic masculinity, the pervasive presence of misogyny continues to harm young people, perpetuate harmful stereotypes, and contribute to a culture of violence and harassment against women.
The Anatomy of my Autonomy
There are many parts to the issue on women’s control over their own bodies but it does not bode well for anyone if it includes the Catholic guilt, and the government.
Under Da Saya: Comedy of the Egocentric Pinoys
As with many other things in our culture, our attraction towards the image of machismo stems from the decades of western colonization.
Why Being a TERF Is No JK
There is no perfect feminism. This movement continues to be a work-in-progress. But there’s one feminism that completely lost its magic — and caused a lot of pain, even an “Obliviate” could not easily eradicate.
First Ko Si Marcos
And he still is the major reason why I am more passionate than ever to participate in this coming election of our lives.
LITTLE BOYS
Once upon a time, there were little boys. And they were meant to transcend the once-upon-a-time story of The Man.
When A Man Loves THE Woman: The Raw and Honest Lens of Geomar Triño
Behind every successful pregnancy is a man who captures it so perfectly.
To Have And To Vote
For better or for trapo, for richer or for (an ill-gotten wealth that made us all) poorer, in fake news and in health… wives share what it’s like to be in marriage during, arguably, the most divisive election in Philippine history.
Mula Noon, Hanggang Ngayon: Your Asian-American Vote Counts
“Despite the long journey to get here, it still feels like 1960 all over again.”
Funny, Not Funny
With the good intentions of political correctness, our current Woke-ness used to be an admirable quality because of our aggressiveness to call out prejudice and bigotry. But humor is now asking for a break to assess the seriousness of a flawed and harsh cancel culture that’s no longer a laughing matter for the comedy community.
S.Y. 2KNEW - 2KNORMAL
A public school teacher reflects with honesty and hope on the conditions of a “pandemic education” in the Philippines - in all of its complicated third world glory.
