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 …
Reflections on rights and hospital care
We see a family in crisis having to deal with commodification of health care. We see a system where health care is a business transaction between the patient and the health care provider.
My Sexy Conversations with Fr Rene
Fr Rene Ocampo never fails to amaze me because I had the most intimate conversation with him on issues that the Roman Catholic Church was and has been sensitive about: sex and gender equality.
Should doctors be apolitical?
A lot of times, I hear certain people say that they would never want to be political. They abhor political discourses even if the issue at hand affects them. But of course, they would definitely welcome the benefits when issues are won.