Because when a figure so deeply woven into the fabric of national history dies, the public is not merely reacting to a personal loss; it is negotiating the meaning of its own past.
We say the games are open to all. But access isn’t just about entry; it’s about infrastructure. It’s about who gets to train without interruption, who has the right shoes, or who has to skip practice to fetch water or sell fish.
We are not alone. We are held and loved by our loved ones and by a God Who is infinitely good. The beauty of waiting lies not only in the result of what we are praying for but in maintaining the right heart and attitude while waiting.
More than a farmer, more than a wife, and certainly more than a mother of seven. You are the heart and soul of our family. Every sacrifice you made, every dream you nurtured, was a testament to the depth of your love.
Feminism does not seek supremacy but fundamental equality, as Wollstonecraft quipped, “I do not wish (women) to have power over men; but over themselves”. Centuries have since passed from the writing of these aspirations, yet reality is still wanting.
You are not the only one who contemplated taking a break because maybe finishing your masters, or taking educ units will suffice instead of trying to stomach another night of saying, “I am sorry, Sir. I haven’t read the case.”
It will get easier in time. But for now, let me write away this grief, this longing for you.
Never fear death. See it as a culminating adventure of this feat called life.
I was smiling the whole time and I was ready to go to my favorite coffee shop even when it was late. I think I deserve even just a sip of my favorite coffee.
There is beauty in realizing that things could still change. And that somehow, life will favor you soon. That life might be a pain, but pain is not forever.
Imagine an internet browser with multiple tabs, and each tab plays a different song. That’s what's running through my head. Everything, but the class.
Inside the vacuum, nothing else matters but the feeling of seclusion. No distractions, no critics, no players, no noise.
Certainly, having friends to share your journey of hardship with undoubtedly offers a sense of camaraderie and motivation; it helps them navigate through the relentless storms that is the law school. This is the story of the eight successful Bar examinees of the Plato Batch 2017.
Day of the Valor serves as a reminder of the importance of courage, resilience, and selflessness in the face of adversity, and is a testament to the Filipino spirit of fearlessness.
Women, in modern society, have learned to exercise their rights more. The Maria Claras of the modern world are distinguishable to Jose Rizal’s literary ideal.
