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Aimee Morales

Aimee Morales is a freelance writer, editor, and writers’ rights advocate. She is the author of Why Mandaya Teens Have Sharp Black Teeth (Balangay Productions, 2015), and Alignment Lessons on Writing (self-published, 2020).
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Grandpa’s Secret

I used to think my Grandpa was 100 years old. I had every reason to—his hair was pure white, he walked with a cane, and he moved slowly. Sometimes his hands would shake as he gestured or when he would lift a cup of tea to his lips.

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Joaquin: In the nick of time

The country’s best writers and cultural institutions paid homage this year to the 100th anniversary of the late National Artist Nick Joaquin. Ironically, had Joaquin been around, he might never have allowed the tributes and accolades given in his honor. Or maybe, he would, but at great discomfort. Said...

Reimagining diwatas through artistic expressions

What if the diwata were not simply the mystical figures often depicted in contemporary imagination, but a way of reconnecting with an older understanding of the Filipino relationship with nature? This question takes center stage at “Hiwaga ng Diwata,” a solo exhibition by artist Ian Cartalaba currently on view at...

Bold stories on love and anxiety on CCP Channel this August

After the successful conclusion of the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) continues to bring stories reflecting the realities of Filipinos beyond cinemas through the CCP Channel. This August, the lineup explores humanity’s search for belonging and the innate need...