Nursing election anxiety
The May 2022 is extremely stressful.
Author: Gretchen Filart
Gretchen is a Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and essayist from the Philippines, where she embraces life while managing bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her confessional pieces unpack the complexities of grief, healing, motherhood, love, and intersections, garnering recognition from the Greg Grummer Poetry Contest and Navigator's Travel Writing Competition.
Activism is self-love
Today was chaotic and filled with violence, toward our indigenous people down South,…
Death by uprooting
When I went out the neighbors had collected weeds and grass in the…
Roots and Shifts
Born and raised a city girl, moving to the province after marriage peeled…
Exercising Compassion: When My Tween Was Called Fat
Last night, something no parent wants to happen to their kid happened to…
Saying Goodbye to Filipina Explorer
A few weeks ago, I decided to retire Filipina Explorer. It would’ve been…
5 Best Hotels to Stay in Cebu
Cebu is one of the most popular travel destinations in the Philippines. And…
Top London Travel Tips for First-time Visitors
London is one of the most visited places in the world, yet there…
Clark International Airport Introduces OFW Lounge
With its OFW Lounge at the new four-level terminal, Clark International Airport presents…
On Pinoy Pride & Validation
The real root of why foreigners always find opportunities to exploit our weaknesses…
Be Safe Now as Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol Launches Official Shopee and Lazada Stores
Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol brings safety right to your doorstep as they launch their…
6 Tips for Starting a Community Pantry (and Other Similar Projects)
In April 2021, more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic struck the…
4 Things You Should Know to Make the Perfect Kare-Kare
Traditionally made with oxtail, tripe, and a medley of local vegetables, kare-kare is…
5 Signs That a Pre-Owned Yacht Is the Better Choice for You
For many would-be yacht owners, like the ones already deep into the hobby…
Of Itineraries and possibilities
These days it’s easy to get discouraged to look forward to anything. “You…
Letter #22: Nine
Hello, Lia. Yesterday marked your second birthday in quarantine. In the…