Ito Ang Digmaan

Ito Ang Digmaan

Ang daming beses ko nang sinabi sa langit na susuko na ako. Hindi ko na kaya. Hindi ko na magagawang kunin ang responsibilidad na binigay ng Diyos sa’kin. Masyadong mabigat. Masyadong mahirap. Ito ang digmaang minsang ko nang tinakasan at ngayo’y muling sinusuong....
When God Shows You a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

When God Shows You a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A rotund man walked wobblingly past me, each of his oversized hands clasping a clearly undernourished one—a little girl on the left, and a tiny boy on the right. There was a jolly procession behind them, too: other equally young children from the slums. As this guy...
Our Love and Passion for the Philippines

Our Love and Passion for the Philippines

Heroes and Villains Our life story, the stories of our loved ones, our belief system, and how we grew up which includes our traumas, past pains, fears, and anxieties; the mainstream media and social media; our moral values and religion; how we view God and where we...
Hope After the Storm (Part 2)

Hope After the Storm (Part 2)

Help kept coming in from friends and from clients abroad. One Voice Magazine and Help International partnered with us and sent monetary support to continue the outreaches. The third wave of community outreach was the most emotional one. We distributed bags of rice in...
Hope After the Storm (Part 1)

Hope After the Storm (Part 1)

I woke up to the sounds of busy streets and happy noises from children playing. I checked my phone with eyes half-open to see what time it was. It was 2:00 p.m., no wonder I felt hungry. A couple of months had passed since Typhoon Odette “Rai” struck Cebu, but the...
Nasaan Sila, Nasaan ang Virus?

Nasaan Sila, Nasaan ang Virus?

Amidst heightened quarantine restrictions, a group of Badjao roam the locale of Agusan del Sur in search of food and a way to get through the day. This is a story about their survival, hopes, and worldview as they also experience the challenges of the pandemic. Crew ...