Literary

The Morning of January 6th
06
Jan
By Hjadoeya Calica
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The Morning of January 6th

WE WENT to the nearest beach the day after I arrived from Manila. We hoped to be there by 6:00 a.m. because we believed it was the best time to bathe in the warm sunlight. I have gone to the sea numerous times to see the sunrise. It is something…
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Mamasapano: An almost immersive glorification of SAF 44
03
Jan
By The Flame Literary
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Mamasapano: An almost immersive glorification of SAF 44

MOVIES BASED on historic events have been underdogs in the Philippine film industry. However, thanks to films like Heneral Luna (2015), Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018), and Quezon's Game (2018), the genre is enjoying a renewed interest among movie patrons. As such, Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told, directed by Lester Dimaranan, has the potential to elevate the…
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The Lights at España
26
Dec
By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento
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The Lights at España

  Why is it that most of us tend to prefer celebrating the season of Christmas at home? How is Christmas tied to the feeling of familiarity— to the touch of homely warmth, of hearth by the lanterns hanging at the entryways of our house? I had this thought during…
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Blurred Lines
24
Dec
By Maria Althea Javier
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Blurred Lines

UNNOTICED, I brush against countless arms, like everyone’s fleeting youth colliding with the impending yuletide. The gossip interferes with the sound of bass guitars, and heavy thumps of drums become nuisances to the tenderness of everyone’s voice. I attempt to bump shoulders with everyone for a closer look, to see…
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A Spoonful of Memories
14
Dec
By Hjadoeya Calica
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A Spoonful of Memories

AS HER friends chatted under the Dita trees, smiling while they held their meals, she played with hers until it was cold. The rice no longer emitted smoke, and the sauteed vegetables looked soggy.  The various spices from different food stalls gave her a speck of appetite. But after she…
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Maoyu Transit: A Puzzle in Grief
12
Dec
By Nicole Samson
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Maoyu Transit: A Puzzle in Grief

“Kailan mo ba ipapawalang-sala ang sarili mo (When will you absolve yourself)?” Maoyu Transit was a story of healing and respite. Co-directed by Ma. Cecilia Foja and Jemina Rose Macasaet, the production was a simple yet endearing exploration of twists and bumps. Written and managed by Erin Balbin, the show…
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Nag-iisang pakpak ng paruparo
08
Dec
By Nicole Samson
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Nag-iisang pakpak ng paruparo

PAGDATING SA pagwawalis, madaling utusan ang mga bata. Naaabot nila ang pinakasulok ng kuwarto. Ginagawan pa nila ito ng laro. Sandaling iwan mo sila ay maririnig ng mga kapitbahay ang kanilang kanta. Kaya para sa marami, pagwawalis ang unang inuutos ng kanilang ina.  Kabisado na ng maraming bata ang tunog…
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Mga Muning
03
Dec
By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento
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Mga Muning

Sa unti-unting paglubog ng bituing iniikutan, Magiging isang kulay ang lupa at langit, Ang mga muning sa kalye ang silang lalapit, At kakapit sa mga kabalyas na ating bitbit.   Sa pagtugtog ng kampana ng simbahan, Isang palatandaan ng paglubog ng araw, Ang mga parola na nakasabit sa bakal-bakal Ang…
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