Sadness and sorrow filled my heart as I watched Cindy hugging our baby’s cloth, who was never given the chance to see the world. It has been ten years since she miscarried. Every year, we went to Obando, Bulacan, for our devotion, hoping that someday my wife would be graced with a miracle. “Love, come on now. We’ll be late. We still have a long trip ahead.” “You go ahead to the car, love. I’m just looking for my shoes.” As I reached for my shoes behind the cabinet, an empty b

When a fantasy series draws on Philippine culture, it becomes more than an escape; it becomes a living tapestry of folklore, ritual, and social memory. Through mythical creatures, strong family ties, and stories passed down by word of mouth, such a series reflects the Philippines’ rich oral traditions, communal values like bayanihan , and the resilience shaped by history. Encantadia is more than a fantasy epic filled with diwatas , kingdoms, and magical stones. It is also a c

Southeast Asia is not only rich in natural beauty and history, but it is also a region where faith shapes culture, community, and identity. From the majestic Buddhist temples of Myanmar and Thailand to the vibrant mosques of Indonesia and Malaysia, and to the churches, shrines, and sacred sites across the Philippines and Vietnam, religion remains at the heart of daily life. These five major religions, namely Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Folk or Indigenous Beli

Seeing her in her beautiful and stunning white dress made my heart beat so fast. All of the memories we shared for the past 10 years feel...

As raindrops fall and gray skies cover the horizon, the rainy season brings with it a sense of calm and stillness. It is a time when...

Rain is more than water falling from the sky. It quietly witnesses heartbreaks, new beginnings, and silent thoughts. In every drop, it...

Just another typical day for me—repeating the same routine every day. Home to work, work to home, nothing ever changes. This is my life...

Life doesn’t always go as planned. There are moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart—when challenges pile up and misfortune...

Photo from GMA 7 and Netflix Philippines Pulang Araw is a historical action-drama series that premiered on Netflix on July 26, 2024,...

Love is a universal language, and nothing captures its essence quite like a good movie. Filipino films, in particular, have a way of...

Sa loob ng halos limang taon na naging kami. Wala akong ibang ginawa kundi mahalin at itrato siyang isa sa pinakamahalagang babae sa...

Habang lumilipas ang panahon hindi ko namamalayang masiyado na akong naka-focus sa pangarap ko. Kaya maging ang sarili ko ay napabayaan...

Lantad sa 'tin yaong daya niring mundo, mayrong araw at kung minsa'y bumabagyo, kapalara'y isang bugtong at 'di piho, bago pa man maging...

Palagi mong sinasabi sa sarili mo na kahit kailan, hindi mo ipagpapalit ang buhay sa probinsiya. Ang sariwang hangi't payak na pamumuhay....

Halika sa akin ako ay pakinggan, sa bawat salitang may aral 'bubulgar, limii't namnamin hiwaga ng buhay, nang gayo'y sa dunong 'di uhaw....