“’Hello heartbreak we meet again’?” “No, that isn’t right.” “Look we’ve been at this for hours, I think it’s time…
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Batibat
The first time, she was tired. The day had been too long. Too many memories of shouting and fights, too…
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Harimodon
Part 4 Aura’s Revenge This is all my fault. Papa’s really worried now. Kuya hasn’t been back in almost a…
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Ragit Ragit
Sunrise The baby opens his eyes to his first glimpse of the world. He sees the people he would come…
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Onglo
It was the middle of the rainy season, when the raindrops were tossed by the winds, that two brothers sat…
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Mangmangkik
I remember the lightning The smell of burning skin The bright flash Made me see The caiman It stole my…
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Ansisit
“Kayu-kayu, madayu kayu.” “Now say it with me.” “Kayu-kayu, madayu kayu.” “Good. Now remember, we always have to say that…
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Tambanakaua (Manobo)
“Hunger can make one do terrible things.” The fire was getting stronger as Lolo started to prepare our meal. I…
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Tirtiris
Were you ever told about the Tirtiris that danced? It flipped and it twirled and jumped and it pranced. The…
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The Spirit Dog of Tan Mulong
The Last Days of the Wind Part 3 She heard the barking carried on the fetid air of the cave,…
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