By DEE AYROSO
Schooled
Tags: youth activism
My first five years as a full-time activist
It is methodical, thorough, repetitive, but never dull. That’s why those who lampoon the mundaneness of rallies are either clueless commenters, misinformed keyboard analysts, or apologists of the state.
Better in 2019: What a year taught young activists
While the domestic and international currents tend to make a person pessimistic, hope abounds. For young activists, the previous year has three lessons that may be used to further uphold people’s rights, interests, and welfare.
A letter of reassurance to my mother
Ni JOHN THIMOTY A. ROMERO Mother, I am very aware that my decision to teach in Mindanaoan mountains weakened not only yours, but of Dad’s and Lolo’s seemingly frail hearts. You’ve already visualized me in areas you thought were far greater than where I am today: studying abroad, high-paying universities, straight pursuit of post-graduate studies…
Mainit na kamao
Ni REYWYNX MORGADO Minsan ika’y nakatulog Tila hindi naririnig ang kanilang mga bulong Nakatali sa maraming personal na rason Pero di mo maiintindihan, kahit gaano katagal Magigising at magigising ka. Pagbukas ng iyong mga mata, andoon pa rin sila, naghihintay Walang kapagurang tinatahak ang lansanga’t kanayunan Mapagsilbihan lang ang taumbayan. Gigising ka’t biglang iiyak, dahil…
Sarah Elago | ‘The youth must be leaders of today’
Education is a basic right, but why is there a huge number of out-of-school youth? Why is the drop-out rate high?