Ang pagkalayo ng isang ina sa kaniyang pamilya nang pansamantala ay tila sala-salansang kargada na sa araw-araw ay dala โ lungkot dulot ng pangungulila, at pag-aalala sa kalagayan ng pinanghuhugutan niya ng sigla.
Hues of purple and violet are painted in the corners of the country at present, indicating the start of Womenโs Month celebration. This year, however, the celebration is met with a clash of colorsโsome seeing only one shade of womanhood, while others recognize the full spectrum, igniting debates on inclusion and the evolving definition of what it means to be a woman.
The richness of history still echoes into its walls where it managed to escape oblivion and find light as an authentic landmark in the present times.
Albayanos have a plethora of talents that contribute to the regionโs thriving art scene. In a digital age where ushering in an era of creative expression is mostly driven by trends and algorithms, local artists are out to prove that art can still keep up with modern aestheticsโ bringing cultural enrichment to the essence of what it truly means to be a Bicolano artist.
Blockage and danger are some of the words to describe water lilies in rivers and ponds. Ironically, Liliosa "Lilli" Hilao embodied the opposite of this description as she placed her life in danger to pave the way to destroying the societal blockage in the country during her timeโMartial Law.
People streaming down their hashtags and status on the internet are on a mission to break the suicide taboo. Under the impression of helping and educating others, preconstructed messages are passed along the digital landscape for a common cause. The advent of National Suicide Prevention Month is creating a society of uniformity among individuals in social media, prompting a platform to question its minimal contribution to the discourse.
To unsuspecting eyes, the presence of restless street vendors in their strategic spots seems like an imperative scene to understand the current labor situation in the country. Though small businesses fuel the national economy, celebrating Labor Day when most of its operators cannot even afford to enjoy its essence as a legal holiday reveals a concerning situation.
