Resolution
Illustration by Justine Bacareza There once was a man who picked up a pen. He wrote his sins down and prayed again and again. He took a deep breath and began to say,...
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The Clue of the Ancient Tablet
Illustration by Zachary Borromeo “Listen to me, chief,” said Arthur, his face buried in both his hands. His fingers slowly slid down, his eyebrows furrowed, and he began caressing his moustache. “We can’t...
Bagong Taon sa Ibang Bansa
Illustration by Shari Llamis Kay bilis talaga ng panahon. Ilang araw na lang ay magpapaalam na tayo sa taong 2015. Malamang kaliwa’t kanan na naman ang mga salu-salo at ang mga kakaibang gimik sa...
Altercation of the Magi
Illustration by Xene Cabahug “We’ll set up camp here for the night,” Balthazar grunted, heaving his pack off the back of his donkey. He took stock of the area — sandy, gristly and just...
The October Sky is the Limit
Illustration by Justine Patrice Bacareza October Sky, a movie produced in 1999, is based on the true story of Homer Hickam, and his journey toward making his own rocket despite his father’s wishes and...
Christmas: In Our Hearts or In Our Pockets?
Illustration by Xene Cabahug The lines are long and often even winding. The people are thrilled and the songs are exciting. The place is lit with colorful lights. Guards are doubled. Security is tight....
A Merry Atheist Christmas
Illustration by Geralden Morre I chuckle to myself And get lost in my thoughts As I stand amidst The uneducated crowd The bells and whistles The trees and lights All this for a...
Worst Christmas Equation
Illustration by Zach Borromeo “Merry Christmas” in the air was chorused, Coupled with chants and endless carols, But nothing compares to an ab left famished, Stuck with the same empty old barrels. While...
The Origins of Noche Buena
Illustration by Zach Borromeo Noche Buena is much-awaited among Filipinos. Even those living or working abroad take time to go home, reunite with their families and loved ones, and share the midnight meal over...
