Literary

30

Oct

By The Flame Literary

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The doctor saves even the patient’s dreams

THROUGH WHAT I know of Theo van Gogh and how he supported his brother Vincent in both the artist’s troubles and artistic endeavors, I always end up seeing my brother Carl in him. He is much the same as Theo: both knew what to do to keep their brother going. …

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28

Oct

By The Flame Literary

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Gigs & drinks

KAHIT KAILAN talaga itong si Mike, tulog mantika. Kanina pa namin siya tinatawagan ngunit hindi siya sumasagot. Nakarating na rin kami rito sa apartment niya. “Sabi ng portero, ilang araw na raw hindi lumalabas ng kuwarto si Mike,” wika ni Andrew. “Hindi niya rin daw pinansin ‘yung mga nagsidatingan na…

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28

Oct

By Franz Zoe Stoelzl Baroña

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Jepoy and the Magic Circle: A mystical take on the Philippines’ environmental crisis

IF REALITY is not enough to create awareness about the dangers of polluting the environment, then perhaps supernatural allusions may serve the purpose. While humans see themselves as the cultivator of Mother Nature, they are merely accessories and causes of suffering in the eyes of the “magic circle” of Philippine…

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20

Oct

By Franz Zoe Stoelzl Baroña

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Never One Without the Other

JON WAS an aspin whose master was a cultivator and a seller of sampaguitas. Unfortunately, they were separated during the EDSA People Power Revolution twelve years ago when tanks and armored vans caused an uproar in their camp. As Jon rested on the uppermost part of a tall staircase–which had…

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13

Oct

By Hjadoeya Calica

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Glare

It is haywire within my mind. The deafening silence of my mouth Contrasts what churns in my mind.   As soon as the hands of time reach the middle, There emerges a full-blown war,  A strife in my mind.  It is a persisting dispute, a recurring fight.   Voices of…

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06

Oct

By The Flame Literary

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Tatay ni Tala

SA ISANG sikat na eskinita nakapuwesto si tatay. Tuwing umaga, nagsisimula na ang kanyang pagbasag ng mga itlog at paghalo ng harina at gatas, pandagdag sa mga nakahanda na pancake.  Sa kaniyang liksi, wala pang mismong oras ng pagbubukas ay handa na ang lahat. Ilang sandali na lamang, mapupuno ng…

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23

Sep

By Francis Miguell Sta. Rosa

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Sumunod ka lang sa agos

PUNUAN ANG mga dyip na mula Novaliches kaya sa hagdan na nito ako napaupo. Kung tutuusin, sa harap ng langit na kahel-lila at bugso ng mga kabataan at trabahador na umaapaw sa bangketa, himala nang wala pang nakasabit.  Sa likuran ay nakapila ang marami pang sasakyan na sinisingitan ng mga…

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12

Sep

By The Flame Literary

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Nine UST professors, alumni among finalists in 42nd National Book Awards

SEVERAL UST professors and alumni emerged as finalists at the 42nd National Book Awards, an annual event that recognizes outstanding book titles in the country. Department of Creative Writing Assoc. Prof. Chuckberry Pascual’s translation of Tales for a Rainy Night by Prof. Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo was nominated for best translated…

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09

Sep

By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento

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Used, with love

I USED to like the idea of having new things. As much as I appreciated hand-me-downs, my eyes gleamed brighter upon receiving brand new items. My grandparents often gave me gifts. They got me my first faux ballerina shoes when I was seven, my first phone when I was 14…

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09

Sep

By Hjadoeya Calica

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Mula sa Buwan: Theater as Truth

AS MELODIES accompany dance under the dim light on stage, the theater becomes a place where the past can be revived. Directed by Mikko Angeles, Mula sa Buwan is a play that navigates the delicate balance between historical fact and creative expression, something that involves a fusion of historical remembrance and an…

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