The first time I heard “Sana’y Mayaman” was through Kara David. Yes, that interview clip that ended up going viral on TikTok, the one that suddenly reminded everyone that Filipino protest songs actually exist. I listened to it once, then twice, and before I knew it, I had it on
October 10, 2025
I told myself I would not write about flooding again. I am tired of it. It feels like a broken record. But Iloilo City has this strange way of forcing you to write about it again and again. A little rain and we are suddenly swimming in our own version
October 9, 2025
I don’t know if our president has finally lost his sense of reality, but according to yesterday’s news, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to strengthen social programs, improve education, and make the Philippines the best English-speaking country in Asia before his term ends in 2028. The funny thing is,
October 8, 2025
In the city of Iloilo, the presence of six Starbucks branches alongside the growing number of independent local coffee shops is not merely a matter of business or coffee consumption. Rather, it serves as a mirror of deeper connections among culture, economy, and identity. The critical question that must be
September 27, 2025
Even though I wasn’t feeling my best that morning, I knew I had to go to the Trillion Peso March at the Iloilo Capitol on September 21, 2025. There was a part of me that wanted to stay home, wrapped in the comfort of my room, avoiding the rain and
September 25, 2025
In the history of the Philippines, there are moments that not only capture public attention but also open broader conversations about politics and the daily struggles of the poor. One such story is that of a humble street vendor. It was a Sunday, a day when he could have earned
September 24, 2025
Vice Ganda has always been larger than life, a comedian, a host, and a performer who thrives in the space between laughter and provocation. But in the recent Trillion Peso March, something different happened. Sa tunga sang hugpong sang katawhan nga nagapanawagan sang hustisya kag accountability, Vice stood on the
September 23, 2025
September 21 is not just another date in the calendar. Para sa mga Filipino kag labi na gid para sa mga Ilonggo ini nga adlaw nagadala sang bug-at nga kahulugan. This marks the anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in 1972 isa ka panahon nga nagbilin sang madalom nga
September 20, 2025
Every year on September 21 the streets of the Philippines including Iloilo City transform into stages for political activism. This date marks the declaration of Martial Law, a period of history filled with controversy fear and debates that continue to this day. For first-time youth participants attending a rally can
September 19, 2025
September 21 is never a neutral date in our political memory. It is the day we remember the horrors of Martial Law, the silencing of voices, and the suffocation of dissent. In Iloilo City this year, the Kahublagan Kontra Korapsyon (KKK) calls for a gathering that returns the microphone to
September 18, 2025
If you have experienced the following problems, or if you know someone who suffers from them, this is exactly the reason why we must join the massive rally in Iloilo City on September 21. Every Filipino today carries a heavy burden. Prices of basic goods are skyrocketing, food that once
September 17, 2025
