The Lenten experience

The Alternative brings together four stories and image collections from this year’s Lenten observance. We explore the country’s rich culture and tradition, a mix of Roman Catholicism and Pre-Hispanic beliefs, and their continuing relevance to today’s society. Dax Simbol documents the Magdarame, women mourners in Capas, Tarlac. Kimmy Baraoidan continues to follow the men of…

Oda sa Aking Pusa

Tula ni Kimmy Baraoidan Nais kong maging Gaya ng isang pusa: Mailap ngunit malambing - Kahit anong pagtawag Iyong gawin, lalapit lamang Kung kailan nito ibigin. Hindi ka sasalubungin Sa iyong pag-uwi. Titingnan ka lamang Nang panandalian Ng kaniyang mga matang Antukin, Sapat lamang upang Masabi niya sa iyong O, nariyan ka na pala. Kikiskis…