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mysticarts · 2 months

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Hello, question on how would Nia react to Luvio singing a lullaby for her? If Nia ever get nigthmares, I dunno how will it happened bit I can imagine Nia came back at school then accidentally hears Lucio singing quietly in the Kicthen AhA-

(I love Nia and Carmen so much in a familial way and I hope they get happiness in their life- Probably?..)

Cause in my headcannons Lucio secretly likes singing, not like wanting to be a singer it's something he likes about since his mother would use to sing a lullaby he whenever he couldn't sleep properly, including his sibblings. (He still does it in the present.. Just when the insomnia came only.)

Nowadays Lucio often hummed instead (the guy sings in private areas)

Feeling shy not wanting Carmen or anyone close to him hear his singing voice due to embarrassment and judgemental comments. (he's voice became roughish and maybe hoarse after the 'incident' happened. To further explain his young adulthood voice was alright until the incident aka trauma messed it up... I don't think he was able to recover afterwards.)

Headcannon Fact: If Nia would have nightmares or struggle to sleep, Lucio might sang a lullaby in his mother tongue language (Tagalog aka a Filipino language.) Or singing it in a different dialect to her. (He does have a soft spot for her.)

Then after that he tells Nia to never tell anyone about it only not aware Carmen is listening at the door with a shocked face.

(Fun Fact there's 171 different kinds of dialects in the Philippines- Okay Imma shut up now..)

Have a good day/Night. ^^

AWWWWWWWWWWWW IMMA DIE OF CUTENESS

Im getting more curious about what this incident is (probably Lucio's bother and or mother dying)

Carmen, is actually a pretty good singer! (She got it from her momma) it's just that she is also shy. Carmen does sing lullabies to Nia sometimes, but most of the time it's bedtime stories to calm Nia down.

And I'm going to be honest, Lucio singing to Nia and Carmen hiding behind the door? Just yes! (WRTIE IT DOWN WRTIE IT DOWN-) but you can bet that Shocked face is going to be placed with hearts in her dang eyes because Carmen's love for Lucio would probably Skyrocket because of how Lucio treats Nia.

before yall come after Carmen calling her a simp, I just wanna say that

Carmen is a hopeless romantic single mother of a teenage mentally unstable Arson loving kid and works 3 jobs everyday, for seven days straight. CUT HER SOME SLACK

Also I didn't know Lucio was philipino! I learn something new everyday:D

Anyway be free to ask questions!

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wanderlust-in-my-soul · 1 year

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Currently Watching - May

Because I love a good little list - in alphabetical order! 😊

Regularly updated during the month, latest update 30.05.2023

Here you can find my weekly roundup that goes into a bit more detail about each episode.

And a little link to my favorite bl-tropes-collection 💙

This may contain spoilers!

1. Be My Favorite (1/10 on Youtube)

Well...It had some funny parts, but right now I can't imagine how Kawi and Pisaeng get together...I mean Kawi is so head over heels for the girl...But as I said, there are some really funny moments and I had a good laugh.

2. Bokura no Shokutaku aka Our Dining Table (8/10 on Gaga)

Hozumi Yutaka likes to cook and is good at it, but he can't eat infront of other people. Meeting Tane and his older brother Ueda Minoru his life seems to change and he may finally have found what his body and soul were longing for. A true comfort watch right now.

3. La Pluie (5/12 on iQiyi)

Saengtai goes deaf whenever it rains. The only voice he can hear in his head is his soulmate's one. But he refuses to answer it, because Tai doesn't believe in things like love or soulmates. That is until he meets his soulmate for the first time. It is surprisingly good and I am looking forward to this one.

4. My Story (7/10 on Youtube)

Every now and than I like to watch a pinoy-bl. The first episode was a mess and a bit boring, but I have a strong second-lead-syndrome! I love the secondary couple and they just slept together in one bed, but that was so cute! Looking forward to the next episodes!

5. Our Skyy 2 (12/16 on Youtube)

Can I be honest? This isn't my cup of tea...I still watch it, because I hope the next episodes are better, especially the ones I am hoping for (MSP + ATOTS). But most of the dialogues are cringy and cheesy and the stories are...weird or boring. MSP was really good though.

6. Sparks Camp (1/? on Youtube)

Philippines's first gay dating reality show! And it's giving you everything you're looking for! Well at least a bunch of cute and cringy moments! And I am sold!

7. Step by Step (6/10 on Gaga)

Employee meets boss without knowing who he has met and crushes hard on him, just tells him what everyone thinks about the new boss and is just adorably clumsy infront of him. I adore the friend group! I hope we get to see them support Pat a lot. The second episode...difficult for me.

8. The Day I Loved You (9/10 on Youtube)

Go watch this! It is such a good show! So great. I love it so much. I was hit by tthis series with a sledgehammer. Not just how good the production is or the acting, but the theme and plot. Damn! So good. And I can relate to this a little bit too much, but I still love it. Just watch it!

9. The Luminous Solution (1/6 on Gaga)

Every wish comes with a price...We meet Thana and Patis, a couple of over a decade. While Thana tries to holds closeness to his partner, Patis is working non stop at the hospital and doesn't see, that his partner is suffering. And now Thana lost his job and his mother is in depth. One evening he enters a very special café, which only shows itsself to people who are in deep need for a wish. But can you pay the price? As a second couple we meet Mai and Ryou, who become enemies on the first day of school and who will have some obstacles to overcome to be together. And there is Ryous best friend, I guess he has a huge crush on Ryou. How they will end up in the café? I don't know, but I am intrigued.

10. Zenra Meshi aka Naked Dining - Love, Life and Liberation (7/12 on Gaga)

Everybody has their own way to release stress. Ichijo Futa eats naked. When he goes to his dead grandmother's house, he meets Miki Mahiro, who finds out about his eating preference. I guess it is a series about understanding what is really important in life.

Finished in May

Series

Tin Tem Jai (on Gaga)

They say if you don't have anything nice to say, just keep your mouth shut…That's my motto about the series. I really didn't like it that much. 2 out of 10 for me

2. Happy Merry Ending (8/8 on Gaga)

As often with korean bls, this one was soooo short! Just 15 minutes per episode. But it was a good. We meet SeungJun and JaeHyun and when they meet there is not a question left that those two like each other. A wedding singer and a pianist. A wedding singer with social anxienty and trauma. I really enjoyed this drama. A good 9 out of 10 for me.

3. A Boss and A Babe (12/12 on Youtube)

I wasn't a big fan of ForceBook after watching Enchanté, but I think it works in this drama. Cher is getting an internship at a gaming company. In his free time he runs an ASMR channel and the boss is a big fan of his voice (a thing I can't understand) and they start talking in the evenings so Gun, the boss, can finally manage to fall asleep. And then they can start to fall for each other. Most of the times I liked this drama, but it has some flaws. So a solid 7,5 out of 10 for me.

4. My Esports Genius Brother (12/12 on Gaga)

Jiang YiFeng can't feel physical touch, emotions or anything else, he can't taste and he doesn't see colors, which makes him super focused and an exellent gamer. That is until he meets Lu Lin, an idol with too much of everything, especially the potential of becoming violent. YiFeng helps him to calm down and thanks to Lu Lin YiFeng can see colors, taste food and experience the whole palette of emotions. A romance blossoms between these two against all odds and even though it is a chinese censored drama with some almost kisses (the scenes were horrible cut) and a sweet confession scene, we can feel the attraction between these two. I really liked. Just wished it would be a little bit longer! 5 minutes per episode was just a little bit short. But nevertheless sweet. 7,5 out of 10 for me.

5. The Promise (10/10 on WeTV + Youtube)

Okay, I loved it in the beginning. I thought it was a really good drama. But after a while it got repetetive and boring. I wished Nan just got together with Party, because Phu just could get his head out of his own ass. I was really angry at him at times. And there was so much unnecessary drama, especially in the last two episodes. It was just too much. Just a 6,5 out of 10 for me in the end.

6. Watashi to Otto to Otto no Kareshi aka Me, My Husband And My Husband's Boyfriend (4/10 on gaga)

Misaki is married to Yuuki. She nows something is off, because he doesn't really have interest in getting sexual with her. On the day before their wedding anniversary she sees him kissing a man infront of their home. It is her former student Shyuuhei, who also has a crush on her. Now they have to find a way to deal with everything. And their solution...I don't really get in the end. It is kind of an open ending, which is totally fine, but the resolution with Misaki being okay with the situation was kind of rushed? Just a 6,5 out of 10 for me.

7. Love Mate (6/8 on Gaga and Viki)

I am in love with the grumpy-I-don't-believe-in-love-guy and the sunshine-I-fell-in-love-with-you-at-first-sight-guy. The butterflies went wild in my stomach and my heart got all fluffy. Over all a 10 out of 10 for me!

Short Film

At The Moment (on Gaga)

In a not so far away future people can freely choose, which gender they identify as. They have the chance to change their gender once in their lifetime, so they must make the right decision. Of course, there are programs and surveys which will support you on your journey to the right decision. But what is the right decision? What if you were born male and you identify as a male, but you like feminine things and fall in love with another young man, but everyone around you tells you to change into a woman, because it is the most logical next step? We accompany Yi An, on the edge of seventeen and in love with his classmate Zhou Yang Kai, on his way to find out what exactly he is. His best friend, identifying as male and in love with Yi An, wants to help him getting comfortable with the idea of being a girl. But Yi An questions everything around the idea of gender swap and his own sexuality and in the end it is about self-love and to accept the fact who you are and who you love. It is an interesting short movie about the question what attraction, sex and gender is and if it does have to do with gender preferences or sex. A 9 out of 10 for me.

2. Gaze in Silence (on Gaga)

This should be named Obsession. Everyone in this was obsessed. The first one with sex, another one with the thought of becoming the first person's boyfriend and the last one was just obsessed with the first one. A story about a very active young man who likes to have sex with different partners and who is not looking for a relationship. One of his sex-partners wants to become his boyfriend and the situation escalated. But lucky number one has a stalker who films him during his sex-sessions and who now rescues him from the hands of the evil wanna-b-boyfriend. And they have sex while the wanna-b is lying next to them...tied up. A very strange ending, but not bad. A very quiet short film with a lot to say in the end. I liked the way it was shot and that there were no real conversations. 7,5 out of 10 for me.

3. May you stay, forever young (on Gaga)

If you expect there to be much romance or love here, you are mistaken. This was a very depressing and hard to watch film. You could literally feel the emptiness in our main character. It oozed outward from his core. Only the family couldn't see it. First and foremost, the mother. Francis grows up sheltered and is supposed to concentrate on his lessons and especially his piano playing. At least that's what his parents want him to do. He, on the other hand, wants to spend time with his friend Tommy and even secretly starts working a part-time job in the restaurant where Tommy works. The relationship of the two is never clearly defined. What is certain is that Francis likes Tommy. Whether those feelings are reciprocated, I don't really know. And in the end, Francis breaks down and the parents stand helplessly around him, not knowing how to deal with him. And then the movie ends and you're about as helpless as the parents, because we don't know what's going to happen next in Francis' life. But that's what I really want to know! Over all a solid 8 out of 10 for me.

4. So refreshed (on Gaga)

Kim and Choi are two gay friends. Kim likes Choi, but Kim is not Choi's type. So Kim suffers in silence until one night Choi decides to book a middle-aged masseur with a light belly for company. While Kim is out to get the money, Choi has fun with the, in the end, really homophobic masseur. Kim and Choi fight and when Kim is home alone again, he watches the video of Choi and the masseur, he secretly took with his watch, and jerks of...so refreshed! It was really disturbing and disgusting to watch. A 5 out of 10 for me.

5. Old Narcissus (on Gaga)

A story about aging and the struggle with it. A story about beauty and its transience. A story about acceptance and the fact you should really not trust strangers, you don't know shit about! That was one stupid choice you made writer! The moth never would! Still a 7 out of 10 for me.

Movie

Dropped/On-Hold in May

House of Stars

Dropped at episode 3. I really don't like this one. I don't like the acting not the story. It is boring and confusing and just overall not good, in my opinion.

Looking forward to in May

House of Stars (May 1st on iQiyi)

Love Mate (May 4th on Gaga)

Star Struck (May 18th)

Be my favorite (May 26th on Youtube)

The Luminous Solution (May 27th on Youtube and Gaga)

Tie The Not (May 27th on Youtube)

Takumi-kun Series 6: Nagai Nagai (May 27th cinema release, no international release for now)

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waveridden · 1 year

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Okay I hadn't heard there was shadows Khulan Sagaba lore 👀 if you wanted to expand I'd love to hear it :)

AHSDKLFHSF YES i was literally on a plane when khulan fell or else i would've been invading y'all's spaces and kicking down doors to discuss her. i love her. this is all illegal lore from a project i didn't finish... yet

khulan is a professional violinist from manila and has played violin for basically her whole life

she has lived in the philippines her whole life and would've gladly stayed there except a lot of the Big Professional Opportunities for performances and recording in the us and the uk

specifically she has a professional reputation for being a really great last-minute musician for concerts and recordings: if you pay her well, she can learn your second violin part within a day

so it's on one of these business trips that she ends up in san francisco, and she doesn't have much else to do so she ends up on a tinder date with ryuji because... like literally what else is there to do.

and you know the rest: they end up on the breath mints

khulan is a total mess like she's very disorganized and unstructured (ryuji is the opposite imo. yes this is a problem) but she's also very focused and smart when she wants to be

has an anxiety disorder probably and is also wildly traumatized by literally dying

i think she is really close with @queen-eevee's james boy. two guys who don't know how to live a life in the shadows. what do you mean we don't have jobs

really loves being in active play now but very very very homesick. she's really close with her family it's hard to be so far

ryuji can transform into a human when khulan is nearby and neither of them really know what to do about that

i think she has a reckless streak in the new era. you don't get blessed by a rogue umpire if you don't do something to get their attention. like in a "teammates are laughing nervously because khulan what the hell" way

she hasn't gotten to play music as much lately and she misses it

#waveridden.ask #mossy-kit #THANK YOU FOR ASKING I LOVE HER <3 #i need a blaseball tag

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buko-pandan · 1 year

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How bad is colorism in the Philippines?

Disclaimer before I continue: I was born in the Philippines and lived there until I was 8. my family immigrated to the US after and I've lived here since then - I've been back home once because my family unfortunately can't afford regular visits :(

That being said, my parents have done their absolute best to keep me fluent in tagalog, knowing of current events and the culture. I keep in contact with family members and I keep up to date the best I can with whats happening back there. And despite there not being many Filipinos where we live, my parents have always tried to find ways for us to be involved with the Fil-Am Community.

So this perspective is coming from a Fil-Am and my experiences, and it would also be good to ask someone who was born and lives there for their current experience as well!

Colorism in the Philippines is similar to a lot of countries in Asia. Light skin is put on a pedestal and having it can give you more opportunities, especially in getting a job. Whitening products are openly advertised, glutathione a popular method. When I lived there as a kid I was often told not to stay out in the sun too long so I don't get dark (As someone who is naturally tanned, I get dark very easily).

Most popular actors and actresses are light skinned or what's called mestiza/o (tisay and tisoy). They're also usually mixed with White. Proximity to whiteness is often heralded when you're trying to pursue a career in show business.

Even my mom and a lot of other Fil-Am carry this mindset here. While a lot of younger Fil-Ams have shed it, a lot of older folks will still spew colorist beliefs. How they stay out of the sun, use umbrellas in the summertime. My mom still buys whitening soap and is "careful" not to get too dark when we go to the beach. This undoubtedly lol messed with me a lot as a young self hating Filipino growing up in America.

This is also tied to the fact that White Western cultures are viewed as superior to our own.

Thats what happens after 300 years of colonization.

On the bright side, there's been more people with platforms both in the Philippines and Filipinos in other countries who have pushed back on this mindset! Educating people on the history of it and why darker skinned Filipinos shouldn't be ashamed of their natural skin color. There's also more actors and actresses who are openly saying they're not using whitening products because they are proud of their darker skin, which is great. I hope the conversations are pushed to the front even more and we as a people continue to talk about it.

Again, as a Fil-Am this is coming from my perspective and experience. I don't look to overstep people who live there, so it's also important to ask them!

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petitmonde · 1 year

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What are your favorite non-US seasons of drag race?

As someone who loves the international franchises, at times even more than the main US seasons, this is the perfect question. I've got quite a few that I love, so I'll try to restrict myself a little.

In general, I enjoy non-Ru judged seasons more, they add a different kind of spice to the show, as the host knows the cultural references and can volley with it.

UK2

The obvious one, but yeah. That season really was that bitch, and one I recommend all around for people to start with. All of the queens just had it from day one, the challenges were stellar and I appreciate how by the books it was. No twists every second or third episode that airs, just solid Drag Race all around. The chemistry between all the queens also being next level, they worked so well together as a coherent cast.

France s1

Joy in its purest form. I watched this season while I was really down in the dumps, and it was one of the few things that brought me some sort of joy. I loved Nicky on s12, so I was stoked to see her as a judge. And what a phenomenal job she did. Again a simple and straightforward season with loveable queens, what more can you want?

Philippines s1

It was crunchy a lot of the time, but the inherent charm never went away. The judging was harsh, and quite a bit of it was questionable. The queens carried the season hard, they were always a delight to watch. Mess and all. The episodes ran whatever length they needed to, especially Untucked didn't have a strict length on the episodes.

España s1

Carmen Farala changes your life. End tweet.

Supremme as a main judge? Perfectly casted, I do think. A fun season filled to the brim with talented queens, who brought it every single week. We don't talk about how some of them later online have foot in mouth disease, that's something else. Biggest miss of the season was the girl group challenge but if we pretend that's not real, then it won't haunt us (please don't kill me Sandra).

Did I mention Carmen? The wet wig. Her just making an outfit the day before. Dominating the season without making it boring.

#foxy roxy #rpdr #i still need to watch thailand s2 #i hear it's next level

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From what I've seen apparently matty did the nazi salute once, and made racist and islamophobic comments, like ik it's none of our business who taylor dates but even so I feel like taylor should be a bit more aware of the company she keeps

hi! no i totally get what you mean! it's good to hold people accountable for their actions and i understand that taylor's association with him is stirring things up for people, especially cause her image is so comparatively clean and tame. matty has definitely done some questionable if not outright fucked up things and i'm not saying he hasn't. and i don't want to defend him and say he's an angel and uwu baby girl because he's not, but let me try and explain my insight as best i can.

i've been a fan of the 1975 for six or seven years now, and their image is not about being clean. i remember being 15 and listening to their songs about drugs and sex and suicide and going oop this is a bit problematic. but their image is also not mindless -- especially in recent years (most explicitly in their last three albums) the 1975 has been about social commentary. sometimes this is sad "I'm sorry if you're living and you're 17" and sometimes it's a more goofy-toned "QAnon created a legitimate scene but it was just some bloke in the Philippines" (both from the 1975 (2022)). in either case, their lyrics are full of irony and provocative lines for the sake of commentary. love it if we made it starts as follows:

Fucking in a car Shooting heroin Saying controversial things Just for the hell of it Selling melanin and then Suffocate the black man Start with misdemeanours And we'll make a business out of them

and it's not a song in favor of any of that. instead, it's pointing out the weird polarized state of things and knowing that that first line will get you to listen. that's what it's all about i think, a plea for attention. matty keeps opening his mouth on stage and going "not to be racist but-" *band starts playing* because he's doing some fucked up ironic bit and he knows that a video of that will go viral. it's promo yes, but it's also the continued curation of this ironic polarized image. his songwriting reveals that he doesn't mean any of that, he's just doing a shoddy job of making that clear to people who aren't in on the 1975 cult.

matty is all about saying controversial things just for the hell of it, but i don't think he means most of what he says -- of course this doesn't mean it's okay to say things if it hurts people. i just think he's very self-aware. matty knows he's a mess. he's a recovering drug addict who has been writing songs with his mates since he was 14 years old and isn't cut out for being famous in an age of cancel culture.

I'm sorry about my 20's I was learning the ropes I had a tendency of thinking about it after I spoke "We're experiencing life through the postmodern lens" Oh call it like it is!

And I took shit for being quiet during the election Maybe that's fair, but I'm a busy guy I get stoned nowhere and get paid there It's not really how babies get made So, I take a minute when I think I won't die from stopping Oh, I'm just a busy guy

i don't know, i don't really want to keep just throwing lyrics at you. i just think that his songwriting is so self-referential and reveals so much about his image and relationship to fame.

he's not good at sincerity and he's certainly not sweet. his bits aren't funny to everyone. he keeps hurting people with his careless use of words, especially on stage. if i wasn't a fan of his band and knew all of their music by heart, i wouldn't be happy to see him with taylor either. so, i get it.

he did recently acknowledge the controversy at one of his shows and sort of apologized in a very matty way. it made me happy to see, but again, i get if it's not enough for those that have been targeted by his bits. i'm a white woman, and i can not accept his apology for anyone else.

i'm not trying to make excuses for him or tell anyone else how to feel about him or his connection to taylor. this is just my take on it, and if it makes you uncomfortable, please feel free to block me !!

#i really hope this conveys what i want it to #and that i got the tone right #i really dont want to say its not valid to be hurt by his bits #because it is!!#and i dont want to claim he's an amazing person #but does this makes sense??#idk #truly feel free to block me if you want #or some argue with me in my dms #that being said i will block anyone who starts being really disrespectful to me #ahh anyway #i spent like half an hour working on this when i am in the library to work on my thesis oops #matty healy #taylor swift #tortle answers

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catariningkimb18 · 3 months

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FIVE LITERARY THEORIES FROM PHILIPPINE AUTHORS

GROUP 2

1. WHAT MUST BE BELIEVED IN

by Jose F. Lacaba

SYMBOLISM

Ghouls, griffins, trolls, ogres: These mythical creatures serve as symbolic manifestations of fear, darkness, and stuffs we don't understand. They embody the protagonist's deep fears and anxieties brings from his childhood, creating a story that delves into the shadows of their past.

LITERARY THEORY

Cultural studies: Cultural studies is like looking at a story considering the culture it comes from. In the poem, it talks about how the grandmother's stories and traditions affect the protagonist, showing cultural beliefs and practices to protect themselves from supernatural beings. It's a way of saying that our family stories and customs can shape the way we see the world, especially when it comes to dealing with things we can't explain.

2. FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCE

by Jose F. Lacaba

SYMBOLISM

Earthquake: The earthquake represents the mess and chaos caused by the actions of the gang. It shows the disruption and damage happening during the kidnapping.

Burning pubic hair: The act of burning Maritess' pubic hair serves as a disturbing symbol of the degradation and humiliation inflicted upon her by the gang. It signifies not only the violation of her bodily autonomy but also the profound loss of her dignity, highlighting the severity of the ordeal she endures. This means showing how difficult and tough the difficult situation Maritess is going through really is.

LITERARY THEORY

Feminist criticism: Talking about what Maritess goes through, losing control over her choices, and focusing on how she looks might indicate a feminist analysis of how society views gender roles and power imbalances. It could be saying something about how women are treated and seen

3. NIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKER

by Lamberto E. Antonio

SYMBOLISM

Light bulb: The flickering light bulb is like a symbol for the short-lived times of hope and brightness during the protagonist's tough times. It shows how easily their dreams can be extinguished and emphasizes how delicate their aspirations are in the face of constant challenges.

LITERARY THEORY

Marxist theory looks at literature by considering class relations and social structures. In the poem, it reflects this theory by showing labor, exploitation, and the fight to survive. The line "For dreaming up more construction jobs to come, For prayers made musty by sweat and magic spell" backs this up. It points out the tough work, financial challenges, and how people depend on their labor to get by.

4. ON THE DEATH OF A NEWSPAPER DELIVERY BOY

by Lamberoto E. Antonio

SYMBOLISM

-Loose coin: The image of the newspaper delivery boy's head rolling off, like a loose coin, is a symbol of not just his death but also how society doesn't value human life enough. It paints the boy as someone who becomes a victim due to factors he can't control, emphasizing the harsh realities of a society that overlooks the preciousness of each individual life.

LITERARY THEORY

-Marxist theory: Marxist theory examines literature through the lens of class relations and social structures. Examining the newspaper delivery boy as a victim of a careless driver allows us to delve into the dynamics of the working class's exploitation and the unequal distribution of power and resources. This shows how things are not fair, especially for those with less power, and it reminds us that we need a fairer system.

5. MARENG MENSIYA

by Fanny A. Garcia

SYMBOLISM

- Cold treatment and forgiveness: The way the narrator treats Mareng Mensiya coldly shows feelings of resentment and jealousy toward Mely's seemingly joyful life. This mirrors the complicated nature of family relationships and the emotions that come up when taking care of someone becomes overwhelming. The idea of forgiveness becomes important when both Mely and the narrator feel sorry and ask for Mareng Mensiya's forgiveness after she passes away. This highlights the complexity of emotions within families and the healing power of forgiveness in challenging times. It also underscores the importance of understanding and resolving conflicts to foster healthier relationships within the family unit.

LITERARY THEORY

- The theory used in the story can be categorized as Marxist theory, which analyzes literature by considering class relations and socialist principles. In the narrative, Mareng Mensiya's life is portrayed as significantly influenced by her social and economic situation. Initially, she lives a comfortable life as the mistress of a Manila policeman, alongside her daughter Mely. However, after her husband's passing, she transitions into a laundrywoman, encountering hardships. This depiction of social class and the consequences of economic circumstances aligns with the core tenets of Marxist theory, emphasizing how the characters' lives are shaped by their societal and economic positions.

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ritz-says · 3 months

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Building a Greener Tomorrow: The Push for Carbon-Neutral Architecture in the Philippines

The idea of having carbon-neutral buildings in the Philippines is pretty cool, considering the crazy growth in real estate. The article makes a good point about how our construction habits are messing with the environment, especially with all the electricity we're gobbling up. But hey, carbon-neutral buildings could be the game-changer we need.

Now, getting these eco-friendly structures all over the place won't be a walk in the park. There are hurdles like big upfront costs and dealing with rules and regulations. Still, the benefits, both for our wallets and the planet, make it worth thinking about. The fact that the government is pushing for less greenhouse gas emissions and has access to funds like the Green Climate Fund gives me some hope.

Architects need to get on board with this shift. It's not just about drawing pretty buildings; it's about making them energy-efficient and eco-friendly. Keeping up with the latest green tech and sustainable design practices is a must for architects. They've got to be the green warriors of construction.

Looking at the industry right now, it seems like more people are waking up to the whole eco-friendly trend, but there's still a long way to go. Everyone – architects, builders, policymakers, and regular folks – needs to team up to make this happen.

As someone eyeing a career in architecture, especially one that's all about sustainability, staying in the loop with the latest green building tricks is key. It's not just about designing pretty spaces; it's about making sure they don't wreck the planet. And let's not forget, spreading the word about the benefits of going green could speed up the whole process. It's not just a job; it's a mission.

Picture of Taisugar Circular Village, Taiwan. Credits to Studio Millspace, ArchDaily.

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haloguyfttp · 5 months

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Hi, my name's Rode. What follows is a very long post because I'm depressed and feeling very lost, confused, and hopeless.

In 2016, I was diagnosed with Autism. At the same time, I was in a (questionable) relationship with someone, which ended in failure. The solitude and sadness of a failed relationship, coupled with this diagnosis, drove me to an extreme depression.

Funnily enough, I persevered for a while, coming to school regardless, and a friend of mine brought a new person into our small 3-person friend group. After a bit of a mess, I would enter a relationship with this person, one far more fulfilling than the 1st. Despite this, I for some stupid reason threw it away, saying things I had no reason to, and since he too wasn't 100%, the relationship and friendship ended there. Despite my attempts, he never contacted me again.

At this point, I've stopped attending school. I was taking medicine to help with my now horrid depression, and I only left the house on occasion to buy groceries for my parents, or go to my friend's house. Frankly, I don't know what happened after this. 2017 is pretty much lost to time, that's how bad my state was. What did happen was that 2017 was the year I became a NEET. I was technically still enrolled in school, if only for the next year until I "graduated", whereupon I would have a result sheet of nothing but Fs, as I never went to the final exam, nor attended any classes.

I don't know when in this timeline, I think somewhere in 2016(?), but the person from the 1st relationship returned and we reconciled as friends. Thus, there were 4 of us, all 3 of them continuing their studies, while I fell behind. And it has stayed this way.

2017 came and went, 2018, 2019

In 2019 my family had to make a choice. Money was slowly being eaten up, as my mom was laid off from work, and she earned the bulk of our finances. By the end of the year, our stuff was packed up and we moved to the Philippines, their home which I have no ties to beyond my bloodline.

2020, 2021, 2022

Pandemic didn't matter, I was a NEET anyway. In late 2022, I tried to get a job. With my parents' help, I got a simple job that I actually quite enjoyed. Just packing shit into bags essentially. Yet I couldn't do it. The noise of people outside the work room, the temperature changes as the room didn't have aircon, but the outside did. The 1 hour car ride both to and fro, with my dad needing to drive me. I quit in a week.

2023

We are here. Well the year's almost over, yet here I am. Still a NEET, having not had a single relationship since the 2 that ended in failure. I finally learned about the concept of being transgender, and that it aligned greatly with what I've felt for this whole story in the background, just another small thing eating away at my sanity as all this time passed. An answer to so many questions I'd had since I was a stupid child.

But the worst part? There's no end in sight. I still can't trust people. I still don't have any friends besides the 3 who thankfully stayed with me, even though I can't even meet them as the plane ride drives me insane. I haven't left my house except for rare times of necessity, like getting vaccinated.

I don't know what to do. It's funny. It's been 7 years. I've spent so much time reflecting, and learning, and even understood that I'm trans. Yet that sentence, "I don't know what to do" has persisted. I know I said that back then. And it's still true now.

Thanks for reading, if anyone did. I wish you a good day, afternoon, evening, and life. Oh and just in case, don't worry about my life. I will not be doing that. I'm not capable of doing that.

#rode's depression

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norcalbruja · 7 months

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Unexpected spirit-disaster from last week

What's up, so my mom came home early from the Philippines and she has just been complaining nonstop about everything.

Around Sept 22, Haik Number Four said he had to leave for the day to like… figure out why the Anito aren’t here. He promised he’d be back soon. (Note from later on: He couldn't find them.)

Meanwhile, I tried to call Anyone At All for help again. The Water-Spirit attempted to tell me “mahal, please don’t try to have desperation sex with anyone. It’s not good for you.”

And I told him, “well I don’t LIKE having desperation sex to try and get a job and a house! But I can’t give the spirits my writing, and it’s too late for chores or food!”

So the Water-Spirit went, “Yes, sweetheart, that’s exactly why I don’t want you to. I don’t like it, and you definitely don’t like it either. You’re just in pain right now from having your mum back early.”

And um, Spirit-Me started screaming for help again, ran off, and ended up in the ocean.

Behind the cut for general desperation, and how the Water-Spirit switched up his own "try to ask/petition for help" method with disastrous results.

I met another giant storm-man crackling with lightning, who called himself Makapulaw. To his credit, he was very concerned as to why Spirit-me was crying and why I immediately started stripping my dress off. Makapulaw Number 1 and the Water-Spirit found me, grabbed my dress, and just started stuffing me back into clothing.

However, Makapulaw 1 was also very frosty with M-2 and he just went “Get. The fuck. Out.”

And uhhhhh, M-2 got blasted with his own lightning and was forced away??? So Makapulaw 1 definitely has some juice, even if he looks like a regular (if very fit) Filipino dude.

Dionysus and Anansi found us and started towing us back to land.

And Anansi was like, "Man, you gotta be FIRMER with her. You don't have to beat her or anything, just keep her from running off and getting into trouble!"

So Water-Spirit was like, “Well, sweetheart, I suppose I’ll try calling someone who’s not the anito, then.”

So he just called, "Spirits of the wilderness and of the deep ocean! My wife needs help, and we don't know how to get it! Most of her people's gods aren't here!"

AND SOMETHING ANSWERED HIM. I don't think he was even done talking, but the problem is how “Something” was a fucking giant Irish Elk / Megaloceros that bellowed and started trying to trample me. So, the Water-Spirit immediately grabbed me and ran off, going “WRONG SPIRIT!!! WRONG SPIRIT!!! FUCKING HELL!!!”

Green man attempted to calm the Elk down. He went, “Mate, they called you for help! You can’t go around stomping folks like that! Do what you want, just take some deep breaths and keep the rampaging-deer energy… minimal, I guess.”

The Elk did not listen. He just turned into a naked dude and started charging at me again, in a DIFFERENT form.

And like, I was not afraid that “a strange man is trying to rape me.” The Elk’s eyes were Not Sapient, like I mentioned how the Bruin's eyes aren't sapient when he turns into a human.

I didn’t get much of a look at his downstairs half while I was yet again running away, but I don’t think he was “ready to go,” and he didn’t ACT like he was trying to have sex. He was just screaming and trying to ram me with his head, like he still had antlers.

If I had to draw an analogy to the non-sexual fear blasting through my head, it’s “THE DUDE IS TRIPPING BALLS. HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT CLOTHES ARE. HE CANNOT TALK. YOU JUST GOTTA WAIT UNTIL HE COMES DOWN OR EXHAUSTS HIMSELF.”

Anyway, the Green Man caught up with us, screaming “NOT MINIMAL! THIS IS NOT MINIMAL ENERGY! GET THE FUCK OFF HER!” So he wrestled the Elk off and finally managed to boot him out of my headspace.

Anansi and Dionysus were laughing at the mess we landed in. Anansi like, fell down crying with laughter. He had to wipe his face a couple of times. But then he calmed down and went, "It is fucked up, though. Your own people's gods haven't answered you or your boy for months, but the goddamn DEER did."

This definitely confirms why Dionysus is always worried about strange spirits hearing me whenever I melt down and start screaming for help, but like... why DON'T most of the anito answer the Water-Spirit, at least?

So yeah, we're going to see if the Water-spirit can try again, and find someone who DOESN'T go hog-wild and try to trample people.

#personal gnosis #unverified personal gnosis #nature spirits

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the-firebird69 · 1 year

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On top of the laying off and firing of people with regular jobs and government jobs there's volunteer positions I believe it or not they're laying people off I have these people are probably from the hospital they don't want them wandering around the hospital anymore so people like our son they're going to be stuck with these idiots but the max can't stand them either they're not working tons of mine it's way overdone

There's a huge number of jerks here sitting on stuff in space you know if they understand we're getting rid of them because of it

If several things happening today one of them is that we are tired of watching these old globes walk around and send threats out by walking by him the sick and tired of seeing or dumb looks and stuff so we're going to send in units to take out the issues.

Also mobilizing to do all those projects you're like eight more this morning no total of like 38 apartments and like one hotel in Charlotte county and they range from 100 units each to 15,000 it's like 12 15,000 and those are by Max and 8500 to 1,35,000 and 4100 and a hotel we talked about and then there's about 515,000 in punta Gorda additional and that would be from possible more luck but we're waiting to hear they might just sell the land they've been selling everything and we can make a nice offer and bja would probably go for it and we were thinking of what he really was looking at and his are kind of a mess down there. And she's not shipping anything and it could ship from the Philippines and that might prevent a war with them and we have stuff we can send and we can make a ton of it and it's components and we don't suggest shipping the apartments he just cast in Facebook would ship all the interior finishes and fixtures even appliances and opportunities she's looking at it and her son says to work up like a number for average apartments and include like a little overstock for repairs cuz it kind of do that often. Just trying to accept but we're sending it over and it's not a small document but it has a summary of in the front and it's really materials says materials only and it's got a big list and it says for a $5,000 and for a 15,000 sure it should be we have the piping and electrical wiring all the switch gear all that stuff everything transformers HVAC units duct all that stuff in the duct is formed up in shapes and all sorts of weird things too ceiling systems and stuff please looking at anything no way and it's decent pricing it's easy and it says good so he knows how much the building costs and you just have to like put in a roof and we have roofing material and it's a core so he's got one it's kind of ready and he doesn't have the material so I'm thinking of shipping it it's okay so it's making a deal and we're going to ship it let me know what it is how many square feet anymore so everything fits and Sundays forecast 50 in feet of carpet he gets that 10-ft and 15 ft it's 12x15 it's in 12 by 15 so it makes a big difference in labor time and cost so he's getting ready and it's going to start that with them

Couple other things going on people see me all the time and they're doing things so really loud they obnoxious and intrusive it's really seems so bad purposes and it is and I can tell and they're getting a lot of trouble and people are saying the foreigners seem to leave do nothing and it's a lot of talking to him but really they sit around doing nothing it won't send enough

Invasion forces huge this probably about 500 million octillion on the five points and there might be a six-point developing and that would be from the Alabama side and they float in there and it's motivating them and the fleet is probably at about 70 to 80 million Octillion

Isabel 500 million people now gathering to go to the border and set the third ring and 800 million beyond it and 20 octillion from the north and 50 octillion from the south and they're moving out and see what's going on

Thor Freya

What a day and it's going to be a horror show

Mac

Olympus it truly is

It's not really that bad but the neighbors are a nightmare was going to go back there and sit in that hot house and do nothing it's a pain in the ass

Hera

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fraynoldlappay · 2 years

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Hello!

Hi my name is Fraynold Ricardo Lappay, I'm 16 years old. I was born on September 25, 2006 here at Tuguegarao city in Cagayan Valley Medical Center. I still have no idea on how will i be better in life because my mental health is yeah pretty messed up. But i started to work on myself this past month, so anyways let's move on to where i study. Oh right i almost forgot, I'm already a grade 11 student, i study here in Saint Paul University Philippines. It's a pretty awesome school i know

Talking about ✨ME✨

I really don't like talking about myself but let's give it a try, okay here we go....

My first thought or opinion about myself is thst I'm unapproachable because well i don't know HAHAHAHAH. I love drinking coffee whenever in study or watch some movies. My hobbies are drawing and working out well for some reason i get really lazy so i don't do those sometimes. Moving on... I don't really like hanging out with someone in not really close with, i don't know I'm uncomfortable with it, I'd rather walk alone in a mall and do nothing all day. I also love playing online games like Call Of Dutty Mobile, Clash of Clans and other games that i find fun to play. I'm going to be honest on this one, the reason why i don't want to hangout with friends I'm not really close with is because i always feel left out, I'm a very happy person but sometimes i get really silent. I always think that I'm not fun or I'm just an annoying person because i talk a lot and my laugh...well let's not talk about that HAHAHAHA! I don't really care much about politics because it's full of problems. Oh i almost forgot, I'm an introverted person, well i act like I'm an extrovert person but the truth is it's just I'm trying to do something new. Well i guess that's all i can share about myself, thank you for reading this. Have a great day!!!

•Where do I see myself 10 years from now? Was my learning in SPUP vital for where I’m leading to?

- To be honest I'm not so sure if I'll see myself being successful or still suffering, but i see myself as an architect or engineer in the future.

•Was STEM the best choice after all?

-For me STEM is not the best choice for all because it's really hard like you'll feel the pressure and the suffering, I'm having second thoughts on why did i choose stam HAHAHAHAH

•What course will you take in college, and why?

- Architecture,like i said I'm still not sure because I'm having interest on learning cells and others. The reason why architecture is my first thought it's because i want to continue my passion on drawings and i want to fulfill my dream job as an architect.

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sulatni-flerida · 3 years

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~ pilit na mga titik, kakaibang tinig

in English : forced letters, different voice

/// under the cut : a few casual thoughts of a Filipino during her country's Buwan ng Wika

ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa hayop at malansang isda.

i grew up under the impression that English is the basis of intelligence. i grew up watching influencers and shows that use English. i grew up paying a peso for every word i say in Filipino, despite living in the Philippines, for my school was an English speaking one.

i live today in a world where people would learn English just to get a job, just so they won't be told off by others, just because they're made fun when they speak their own language.

don't you think that's messed up?

if i remember my sixth grade history right, Filipinos learned English because we were colonized by the Americans. those Westerns tried to make us one of their states, and declared our Independence Day on the 4th of July. imagine.

(thank goodness Philippine Independence Day was changed to the 12th of June.)

we still continued speaking English even when the Americans left though. can you blame the Filipino, though? we were under the impression that the Americans are better, and by speaking their language, we'd be more like them.

ah, colonial mentality at its finest.

i feel like English became the world's "standard language". i don't know if it's actually a real thing or what, but it would make sense.

i acknowledge that language unites people. it lets them share their ideas and exchange. it gives them common ground, it's the bridge between finding out about each other's experiences.

but for people to bring others down for speaking their native language?

i've heard of people making fun of other's accents and languages, including Filipino. it's disrespectful and wrong to tell off other people for speaking in their own tongue. we grew up with our own language, and we're the ones adjusting to keep up with the English speakers.

every language is beautiful, but people need to learn how to respect each other.

and i'm voicing these thoughts out right now because it's Buwan ng Wika in the Philippines. In English, Month of Language. i just can't help but think about the whole "being bilingual" and "English is the basis of your intelligence" takes.

well, your ability to speak English is a basis of intelligence, but it isn't the only basis. some people would take your ability to speak as the only basis, and that's wrong for me. however, we have to keep in mind the main language people use - and in this world, for most jobs, it's English.

a minor thing i want to bring up that's kinda in the topic is the language content creators use.

most people nowadays are on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, watching or creating content. and most of the time, at least the creators i watch, English is still the language used. creators that'd use a language other than English would tend to not be as famous as those that do speak English.

i'm someone that wants to be content creator, (i mean, i technically am being one now). at the same time, i'm more comfortable with speaking in Filipino (which is my native language) instead of English.

do any of you reading this think i'd make it far if i speak/make my content in Filipino instead of English sometimes?

and just in general, actually. do y'all think content creators that use English along with their native language(s) would have as much as a shot in the creation game as those that just speak English?

i apologize if i had any grammatical errors in this. this post is a more "free, spew what i'm thinking" post, haha.

feel free to comment below or reblog to share your thoughts! i'd love to hear them, whether you're a native English speaker or not.

thanks for reading this! have a lovely day/afternoon/night/whatever, lol. stay safe! :DD

#filipino #bilingual #buwan ng wika #thoughts #🇵🇭#sulat ni flerida #saloobin ni ree

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aciieerr · 3 years

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POVERTY

Poverty is everybody's problem. Everybody in a sense that boy or girl, young or old, even rich or poor, that is one of their problems. Almost all of the Filipinos are experiencing poverty and it's so sad that the innocent children are the one who affected too much.

At their very young age, they are taught how to earn for a living, just for their own selves and for their family as well.

As a student i learned to appreciate the little things that my parents provided for me just lik when we have food, they always say to us that, "don't waste your food because they are children out there who haven't eaten yet. Be thankful everyday because you can eat three times a day."

My parents always telling me that the only way to overcome poverty is 'education'. They always reminding me and my siblings to study hard so that we don't experience that kind of life because it's so hard and sad. They always teach us to be 'generous'. They want us to finish our study so that we can get a great job in the future so we are able to provide fo family needs and for other people who need help. So, I study hard to become a successful so i can help other people.

We can change not only ourselves, but also the whole world if we can beat poverty. Dream big and believe in your own self, and it's up to us on how to develop it. After all, success will come on your way.

#dream big #we can beat poverty #education is important #better world

FLASH FICTION

I stepped outside into a gorgeous summer day. The sun made everything look bright and cheerful. It would have been an ideal day for a picnic—if I still had a special someone to picnic with.

Nobody would have suspected the thunderstorm going on inside my heart. Lightnings illuminated hidden emotions briefly, followed by a clasp of crushed hopes. Droplets of internal tears poured down, washing off what remained of my romantic dreams.

I sat at the bus stop with a book, reading the same paragraph for the fifth time and trying to look indifferent to my internal weather patterns. Sunglasses masked my puffy eyes and returned the reflection of a nearby flower. I will never love again. Love is just an illusion leading nowhere.

I was so absorbed in my thoughts, I didn't notice the man taking a seat beside me.

"Excuse me, Miss, but I couldn't help noticing that you're reading O. Henry. He's my favorite author."

His deep voice startled me. His friendly smile warmed up my damp heart and blew away some of the storm clouds.

"He's my favorite as well." I tried to return his smile.

We spent the next fifteen minutes talking about literature and its influence in today's culture. The bus came and went. We pretended not to notice.

"By the way, my name is Mark." As his warm hand shook mine, an electric current coursed through me.

"Do you care to join me for lunch?" he added, ignoring my blushing cheeks. "Let's start all over again, shall we? I'm sorry about this morning."

A rainbow appeared, leading the way to a heart of gold. I followed it.

COMEDY DRAMA

"What the heck! Look what you did to my dress? You are so idiotlt! Where's your manager, I will talk to him.

"Manager immediately? You don't want to talk to me ma'am?"

"Ha! You even have the guts to laugh at me! You are so annoying"

Then the manager came. "Hi what's going on here? What's this mess?" He scanned the dress of the lady.

Oh! Are you the manager? Your waitress is so idiot, look what she did to my dress, it so dirty. You know this is so expensive.

"Is it true? You did that to her?" He look at Klare. "Sir, i didn't mean to do that. Is it my fault that she does not looking where she go?"

"Look your waitress is so aaghh!! annoying me so much!" Then she made a face.

"I'm apologizing in behalf of her ma'am, shes just new her so that she's still learning. I'm so sorry ma'am."

"Okay! because I'm late with my meeting, I will forgive her but make sure that this will not happen again." Then she's ready to leave the coffee shop.

"Yes ma'am, I'm so sorry again."

He asked Klare to sit. "Klare next time ba careful with your action so that it does not gonna happen again."

"Yes Sir! Sorry Sir! I will do better next time."

"Okay good. That lady is so loud and her dress os not that good hmmp!"

"Hahaha! It's true sir it was so cheap fashion."

"Okay stop haha go back to work."

HAIKU

SUNSETS

As another day fades

After thousands of sunsets

You give me wonders

TANAGA

SUNSETS

I have always loved sunsets

The way the sun makes love with

The horizon giving birth

To a warm and golden sky

ACROSTIC

Father you are

Always there for me

In my weakness and darkness days you were

There for me, You

Help me

CRAFT ESSAY

Within weeks of his inauguration as president of the Philippines in June 2016, Rodrigo R. Duterte became the most internationally known Filipino leader since Ferdinand Marcos, the country’s infamous dictator, and Corazon Aquino, the iconic housewife-turned-president who championed the restoration of democracy in 1986. A great deal of media attention has been paid to Duterte’s murderous war on drugs as well as to his often crass and controversial statements. His embrace of China and his visceral disdain for the United States has garnered additional attention in foreign policy circles, and he frequently is included in media reports and scholarly articles on the rise of populism globally.

Although the attention to Duterte and his brutal drug war is warranted, much less attention has been paid to his administration’s broader policy agenda, its approach to politics and governance, and its broader impact on democratic institutions and norms. As a candidate, Duterte promised that he would produce real and rapid improvements in the lives of Filipinos, particularly by aggressively addressing crime and corruption. Two and a half years into his presidency, it is both warranted and possible to assess what has and has not changed under Duterte. The picture is a mixed one, with elements of change, continuity, and regression.

The Duterte government’s track record regarding human rights and democracy is undoubtedly disturbing. It has run roughshod over human rights, its political opponents, and the country’s democratic institutions. The combination of the Philippines’ powerful presidency and the malleability of most of its political institutions is resulting in significant democratic backsliding. But to focus only on Duterte fails to appreciate two other important elements: the extent to which this degradation has happened through nominally legal means, and the limited pushback to date by groups and institutions opposed to strongman rule. This working paper takes an in-depth look at the complex dynamics contributing to democratic backsliding in the Philippines.

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nicolejopia · 4 years

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Performance Task

Pre-test

1. What do you mean by the word Privilege?

2. What do you think is the job of news reporter and documentarian?

3. In your own opinion do you think it is right to rally in times of pandemic?

4. Define the word Frontliners.

5. Who are considered frontliners?

A. Medical personnel

B. Food Delivery Driver

C. Wet Market Vendors

D. All of the above

Privilege

How do you define privilege people? a thousand square meters house? Designer bags? luxury cars? huge amount of money in different bank accounts? capability to eat at a fancy restaurants which the amount of their tip to the waiter is the same amount as their bill?or what about the people who are able to eat three times a day without leaving the four corners of their house? Or the ones who are on the top of the triangle?

I am laying on my soft and comfortable bed with my breakfast ready on my side table when I decided to watch the news with our 75 inches tv. Its 4:00 o'clock in the morning and I need to wake up this early to go to work. The news is outrageous and very stressful, I said to myself. My name is Seri Janica Davila I am working as a news reporter && a documentarian here in the Philippines for eight and a half year. In that period of time I was able to build my own house, buy two luxury car, save money, raise my three kids on my own and send them at an exclusive school. I got divorce with my husband 6 years ago and never heard anything from him since that and started raising our three kids without asking not even a single centavo from my him. I guess that was really the essence of being a woman continuing to go && grow without needing a man in their lives.

It was now 4:30 in the morning and I need to get my day ready I'm done preparing food for my kids and so I can now leave the house. I been doing this for almost 9 years I can say its really exhausting but this is really my passion. Witnessing peoples daily lives, understanding their reasons and knowing how social status affects. It is a very frustrating job however when you get use it you'll realizes that there are things you're not in control, You can report it, you can flash it on national television but still when those higher officials don't give a single damn about them, the poorest ones will still remain at the bottom. Just like the usual poverty really sucks.

I arrived 5: 35 am at the GMA building I was on time. Today is the 1st week of the community quarantine at the whole vicinity of Luzon. I wait orders from my superior and they told me I will be in one of the border of metro manila while I was on the way I can see people walking and looking so tired when it fact it is only 5:50 am which supposed to be just the start of their day. I can see people waiting for buses, traffic enforcers giving reminders of social distancing, taho vendor who seems to be so weak, and the face of different frustrated employees who desperately wants to make it to their work. On the other hand I also saw silk-stocking people bulk-buying grocery items coming out from SnR. The world is crazy I sadly utter to myself.

It was 6:45 am when I finally headed to my destination. I hear people different opinions and sentiments. A jeepney driver who is being interrogated by the police caught my attention, I hurriedly go towards them with my microphone on my left hand and my cellphone on my right hand and I urgently call my camera man to go with me. I asked one of the police men whats happening he said " Ang kulit e sabi ng wala munang babiyahe hanggat may quarantine, Eto naman si manong sige pa rin sa pasada hindi mapagsabihan " The jeepney driver heard him and he said " pag hindi po ako kumayod wala po kaming kakainin pano naman po yung pamilya ko pano kami mahirap lang kami hindi kami pwede tumunganga sa bahay mamatay kami sa gutom " he was in tears and so I was. He's right, how about them? How about those isang kayod isang tuka? How about the people who are in what we called "laylayan ng lipunan"? How about the vendors? The drivers? They are the one who are much by affected by this situation.

My phone rings it is my boss is I answered it and he told that there's a rally at Quezon City, We hurriedly go to the exact location, In 18 mins we arrived, I could'nt help but to stare at them. They are mad, no they were not mad, mad is too shallow to describe they were furious. The AFP showed-up and the people began to run others successfully escaped but the others are caught. They are shouting "bigas lang po" "asan na ang ayuda" "ilang araw na kaming naghihintay bakit wala pa ding tulong". They are yelling for help, asking officials to remember them. That mess was heart breaking they were just asking for a little help yet the laws are not fair to everyone.

It was 11:57 in the evening I was about to sleep when someone knocks on my door. It was my sister who just got home from work asking for a phone charger. "I left my charger at the hospital can I borrow yours?" she said and sat on my bed. "Sure" I answered, and quickly look for my charger, "How's work" I asked, "Exhausting and frustrating, those senators and higher officials wants themselves to be priority for testing. They are'nt even PUI's nor PUM's yet they want to get tested." Shes a Doctor at Makati Medical Hospital for 9 years. "Those privilege people always wants to put themselves first before others, they are selfish as hell. People are dying and they're still thinking of their own sake yet they called themselves leaders and frontliners. They are the worst virus in our country." She added, You can see how exasperated she is by the she talks. "I need to get some rest, Goodnight" She utter and then left my room. She left me hangging. How can those self-centered individuals sleep tight at night thinking that our country is suffering from pandemic and people are lack in food yet they have the guts to think first of themselves. Our Doctors and their constituents are dying yet one of them have the guts to walk through SnR and go for shopping and even go to hospital to accompany her pregnant wife. I mean, who the fuck do you think you are.

It was 2:00 in the morning and I couldnt sleep it feels like I need to do something. I browse my phone and an idea come up to my mind "why not raise a fund?" I told myself. I urgently posted my idea and a lot of people are willing to donate I was so thankful that people wants to help in this midst of calamity. I raise a fund of 3 million pesos and turned it into a groceries. I asked my neighbors and friends to help me in repacking. After 2 days were done and ready for distribution. We gave the grocery items to the poorest one and to those who needed it the most like the beggars, scavengers, drivers and we also do house to house distribution. Their smiles are priceless even though its just a little help they are still grateful and smiling from ear to ear.

It was 9:40 pm and Im finally home. I am eating my dinner alone cause my kids are at sleep and my sister isnt home yet when i decided to browse my social media account. People on the internet are arguing the dds and anti. I continue scrolling reading and reading. When one post pop up to my news feed " One netizen ask me for help pang kain lang daw may apat daw syang anak nahihirapan na daw sila lol hindi ko obligasyon buhayin kayo" that was the post I just read coming from a famous vlogger who are earning half a million in just a month. I roll my eyes "wow this ill-mannered && inconsiderate human have the audacity to shame?? didnt your momma taught how to have helping hand??" i freakingly talking to myself.

In this cruel world I hope people can have each other. I hope we can be an extension of blessing. Set aside our selfishness instead we should have a heart that will always care for the others. A little humanity and compassion will do to surpass any circumstances that China, the universe rather may throw to us.

Its been exactly a month since this pandemic started in our country. The number of cases arises and there is still no concrete solution to this calamity. It will be a long run, I hope our frontliners won't get tired in solving this. To our Nations frontliners, Thank you so much && Keep safe! 🖤

Post-test

1. According to the story, What is the essence of being a woman?

2. Why does the sister of Serica Janica becomes frustrated and exasperated by the higher officials?

3. Why does narrator said that it was cruel world?

4. Do you think laws are unfair?

5. What is the mood of the story?

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