The Blue Normal

Sep

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Pila sa bigasan

Gemma, 56 Interview by Lila Victoria Reyes Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “[....] My memory of Martial Law was huli na. Siguro ‘yung [nalaman ko ‘yung mga atrocities] college na ako, during the death of Ninoy Aquino. [...] Ang natatandaan ko noong sa Martial Law was noong pumila ako…

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Waiting for apo

Sep

By Katrizha Caye de Leon

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[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Waiting for apo

Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “Noong bata ako, panahon ng Martial Law.. sa EARIST ako noon [nagaaral]. Ni-re-require kami, kapag dumadating si Marcos, pipila kaming nakahilera papuntang Malacañang. Binibigyan kami ng bandera, magkakaway lang pag dumating si Marcos. Minsan nga nagalit sa akin [‘yung nanay ko] kasi ginabi ako…

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Radio silence, collegiate fears

Sep

By Katrizha Caye de Leon

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[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Radio silence, collegiate fears

PHOTO BY ARIS JOHN GALANG Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “It was a Saturday when I woke up, and normally, before going to the office on Saturdays, nagoopen muna ako ng radyo. [That time] wala akong marinig sa radyo, lahat ng stations quiet. I went to the office…

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – High school peace

Sep

By The Flame Features

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[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – High school peace

Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “Ang natatandaan ko noong Martial Law, nasa high school pa ako noon, first year high school ako. Noong wala pang Martial Law, laging nagkakagulo sa compound ng school namin. May [mga] nagbabatuhan, may mga nagra-riot. Noong time na ‘yun—hindi pa naibaba ang Martial Law—sinasara…

[A Pet’s Love] The Blue Normal – Thunder and his call for furparents

Sep

By Patricia Mae Rebong

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[A Pet’s Love] The Blue Normal – Thunder and his call for furparents

Photo courtesy of Rayne Nicole Decili [Trigger Warning; Mentions of animals passing] Tell me about your pet. What is your favorite thing about them? I have a total of nine dogs at all, but the one that I can say is mine is a 2-year-old-ambulance Siren-wanna-be and his name is…

[Sinasalitang Diwa] The Blue Normal – Wika at kung sino tayo

Aug

By Katrizha Caye de Leon

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[Sinasalitang Diwa] The Blue Normal – Wika at kung sino tayo

Sa iyong tingin, mas dapat bang gamitin ang Filipino bilang pangunahing paraan ng pagtuturo sa mga paaralan, lalo na sa mga kursong umaasa sa wikang Ingles tulad ng agham at matematika? “To answer the question, yes, oo. Kasi unang una mayroon tayong batas eh, nasa konstitusyon yan eh, na ang…

[Pillars of Strength] The Blue Normal – Pride and Joy

Jul

By Patricia Mae Rebong

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[Pillars of Strength] The Blue Normal – Pride and Joy

photo by Aris Jhon Galang /THE FLAME “What is your proudest moment as the eldest child?” [My] proudest moment as the eldest is [that] I get to stand as the second parent of my younger sister. Maraming times na I get to provide her with the income I get [from…

[Pillars of Strength] The Blue Normal – On Trust and Positivity

Jul

By Patricia Mae Rebong

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[Pillars of Strength] The Blue Normal – On Trust and Positivity

photo by Gaebriele Gutierrez / THE FLAME “How did becoming the panganay influence you towards reaching your goals?” Sa totoo lang, in reaching my goals, I have to be positive in every aspect, especially when you know that problems may occur in the future. Kasi ikaw yung gagayahin nung…

[Pillars of Strength] The Blue Normal – Gentleness in Difficulty and Progress

Jul

By The Flame News

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[Pillars of Strength] The Blue Normal – Gentleness in Difficulty and Progress

"Were there times that you wished of not being the eldest child? ” I wouldn't deny [wishing] it because sometimes when life gets hard we just want to run away from our problems, and I guess that’s part of life and life wouldn't be complete without challenges. [...] …

[Plot Twist] The Blue Normal – Finding serenity from within

Dec

By Patricia Mae Rebong

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[Plot Twist] The Blue Normal – Finding serenity from within

"With only a month left in this year, what is something you are hoping for to happen?" To spend the last month of the year with my family—just the joy of enjoying each other’s company and being thankful for all God’s blessings. As simple as that. Nothing [grander] because I…