Mother’s Day: Reverence or Retail?
Mother’s Day began as a heartfelt movement, rooted in Anna Jarvis’s desire to honor her mother’s devotion and the broader sacrifices of women. It was meant to be a day…
They Murdered Them Twice Over: The Truth Behind the Negros Fact-Finding Mission
The soil of Negros is soaked in more than just the sweat of its laborers; it is stained with the blood of those who dared to look closer. This same…
Jesus’ Death as a Radical Act of Solidarity: A Reflection in the Philippine Context
The crucifixion of Jesus is often understood as a purely theological event, but it is equally a political and social one. Jesus was branded a rebel, condemned by both religious…
Misogyny as a Political Shield
In Philippine politics, misogyny has become more than a cultural stain—it has been weaponized as a deliberate strategy to deflect accountability. The cases of Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay and…
Israel’s humanitarian washing in the Philippines
A few days ago, a friend tagged me in a post by a fellow former alumna of the Davao Medical School Foundation about the visit of the ambassador of Israel …