Sad but Necessary
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THE THIRD TIME: Reckoning with Rage, Relapse, and the Quiet Weight of Being Loved
This is the third time I have entered the rehabilitation center. I thought I was done. I thought I had finally made it out. After eight long months inside these walls, I walked out those doors — and for two weeks, I breathed free air. Two weeks. That was all I got before everything fell… Read more
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A Stranger Wearing My Son’s Face
“May isang tao na nagnanais na makuha ang ulo mo” Sinabi niya ito na nakangisi. Ang uri ng ngising nakikita ko lamang sa mga mukha ng mga mamamatay-tao sa mga anime na minahal niya noon. Labintatlo siya nang mapansin ko ang ngising iyon sa unang pagkakataon. Nang panahon na makilala ko na ang kahulugan nito,… Read more
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What the Empty Gun Taught Me
I remember the day I desperately looked for my father’s gun. I was 16 back then. Read more
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Sa Gitna ng mga Maikling Sagot
Bawat sagot niya, umaasa ako— baka sa dulo may “Ikaw, kumusta ka?”baka may “Miss na kita.”baka may “Ingat ka ha.” Isang tanong lang sana. Isang pirasong pag-aalala. Isang patunay na mahalaga ako. Na hinahanap din niya ako. Na ang pananabik ko… may katumbas. Pero wala. Malamig siya. Maikli. Parang pader. Read more
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Beyond the Classroom: Financial Literacy as a Survival Skill for Teachers
Talaga bang ang mga guro ay kulang sa kaalaman sa pananalapi—o kulang lang ang mundong handang umunawa sa kanila? Masaya ako para sa kanya.Nangarap siya, nagsumikap, at sa wakas—naging ganap na guro. Isang tagumpay na tila liwanag matapos ang mahabang gabi ng paghihintay. Para bang lahat ng pagod at sakripisyo ay may katumbas ding gantimpala.… Read more
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Beyond the Medal: Rethinking the Real Value of Academic Honors in Teacher Education
“Dahil sa’yo, hindi na ako magiging Cum Laude!” Alam kong nais niya akong saktan. Bigla. Matalim. Subalit hindi ako natinag. Nakatitig siya sa akin, nanginginig ang boses, puno ng hinanakit ang mga mata. Para bang ako ang sumira sa mga pangarap na matagal niyang binuo. Tinanong niya ako kung saan siya nagkulang.Napatahimik ako. Sa dami… Read more
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The Grace of Unknown Callers: A Reflection on Smartphone Etiquette
This essay confronts the quiet arrogance of ignoring unfamiliar calls and reclaims grace as a powerful virtue in an age ruled by convenience and suspicion. This essay was first published in Sixir (Alpha): A Literary Folio under Pinagpala Publishing Services. 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 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