Rainbows amidst smoke

June 26, 2026

In their campaigning against community displacement, Anora shares how it is in the government offices where she has actually felt outright discrimination.

Not Just Trees

June 9, 2026

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Local oligarchs in partnership with foreign companies gain gargantuan profits from plundering the environment, with government protection.

A fertilizer crisis unfolds

April 27, 2026

Are we headed to the inevitability of food insecurity or famine from a war that is not of our own making but brings the heaviest toll on us? More expensive fuel and fertilizer should not be a threat if only the Philippine government protects the domestic economy, local food production, and the direct food producers—the farmers and fisherfolk.

Critical Health Bar

April 12, 2025

While I felt relieved to finally have a diagnosis and a treatment plan, I still had to figure out how to afford it.

Odd jobs: Spiraling through another day

July 6, 2024

It may seem to be a mere picture of urban poverty and underdevelopment at first glance. But a closer look reveals something more profound.

Understanding the Israel-Palestine conflict: rationale for solidarity

October 14, 2023

As information circulates in media and social media on the Israel-Palestine conflict, factual analysis must prevail; and why must we, as freedom and peace-loving Filipinos, support the Palestinian cause.

Quarter-life crisis musings

September 12, 2023

Transitioning to the next life phase is indeed made more difficult by our already difficult social situation. But here I realize that at quarter life is a tremendous chance for growth.

Navigating Uncertainties: A trans woman’s quest for survival

June 23, 2023

Leona is only one of the many trans women in the country who continue to struggle through and persist despite all the attacks, especially from US imperialism. With her story, the voices of trans women and other queer people can be heard, calling on us to actively battle to propagate these spaces, especially this Pride Month.

Faces of Informality

May 10, 2023

The number of informal workers is increasing as the economic crisis deepens, especially after the excessive lockdowns used to contain the pandemic. Informality is gravely worsening.