Vidia Nala
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The Healing Strokes: Finding Solace in Calligraphy During a Mother’s Darkest Moments
Madalas kong titigan ang aking koleksyon ng mga panulat. Doon ko napagtantong napakarami na pala ng aking nagastos—hindi lamang pera, kundi mga piraso ng aking sarili. Ang mga papel at panulat na ito ang naging tahimik na saksi sa aking mga luha, sa bawat gabing isinulat ko ang sakit na hindi ko masambit. Dito unti-unting… Read more
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The Quiet Kindness: A Plea for Respect in Public Spaces
When public spaces grow louder, kindness grows rarer. This essay is a firm yet humane reminder that respect is heard most clearly in restraint.This essay was first published in Echoes of Expression: A Creative Folio under the Lakbay-Diwa Publishing. Read more
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The Empty Seat: The Slice of Mother’s Journey Through Tears and Hope
Tinitigan ko siya nang may luha sa aking mga mata. Siya ang aking anak. Isang marka ang nabuo sa aking kamay—maitim, pangit, at hindi mabubura. Isang sugat ng kawalang-galang. Hanggang ngayon, minsan ko pa rin itong hinahaplos, binabalikan ang sandaling unang itinaas niya ang kanyang kamay laban sa akin. Ang unang pagkakataong ang pagmamahal ay… Read more
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The Paradox of Knowledge: When Academic Excellence Conceals Practical Wisdom
I have a very intelligent friend who lacks practical wisdom. This essay was first published in Pacificus: A Literary Magazine under the Binas Publications. Read more
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When the Love is Right
Ever wondered why some love stories feel right and others feel like homework?When the Love Is Right is about the kind of love that gives happiness, not headaches—and why that’s the real standard. This essay was first published in Scholarly Lens: A Literary Magazine for Educators under Dreamer Publishing Services. Read more
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The Pen of Digital Age: Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Virtual Assistant, Not a Replacement for Human Creativity
Can a machine write, but not feel? This academic essay positions Artificial Intelligence as a capable assistant—never the author of human creativity—supported by a poem that draws the line clearly and cleverly. This essay was first published in Sixir (Alpha): A Literary Folio under Pinagpala Publishing Services. Read more
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When Dedication Meets Disconnection: The Basic Role of Constructive Criticism in Academic Excellence
May kilala ka bang guro na matalino at achiever subalit hindi naman marunong magturo? This essay was first published in Scholarly Lens: A Literary Magazine for Educators under Dreamer Publishing Services. Read more
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Beyond the Syllabus: How My Boss Taught Me About Humiliation and Respect
Masasalubong ko na naman siya sa koridor. Sa bawat hakbang, bumabalik ang takot—yung takot na matagal ko nang dala-dala. Takot na muling sigawan sa harap ng maraming tao. Takot na muling ipahiya, gawing maliit, at iparamdam na wala akong halaga. Siya ang boss ko. At sa loob ng higit isang taon, hinayaan kong yurakan ang… Read more
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More Than Words: Why Our National Language Deserves a Fighting Chance in the Classroom and Global World
“Wala namang international conference sa Filipino!” This essay will prove that the Filipino Language has a global room in the international arena. This essay was first published in Scholarly Lens: A Literary Magazine for Educators under Dreamer Publishing Services. [views] Read more
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The Hidden Crisis in Research Writing: Why References Matter More Than You Think (A Wake-Up Call for Student Researchers)
Are you familiar with a student research full of AI generated and fake references? This essay was first published in Scholarly Lens: A Literary Magazine for Educators under Dreamer Publishing Services. Read more
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The Gift of Passion: How One Teacher Ignited My Love for Cooking
Nalungkot ako nang mabalitaan ko ang pagpanaw ng aking guro. Parang may bahagi ng aking pagkabata ang biglang nawala.Parang may ilaw na matagal nang gumagabay sa akin ang biglang namatay. [views] Tahimik akong napaupo. Hindi agad pumasok sa isip ko ang mga salita—tanging mga alaala lamang ang nagsimulang bumalik, isa-isa, parang lumang pelikulang muling pinapatugtog… Read more
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