December 2019 (Issue 40)
Introductions
Naming Our Wounds by Noel Pingoy
Narratives of Illness by Jude Ortega
NONFICTION
River of Shame by Wilfredo Pascual Jr.
The Long Wait to Cure by Lance Isidore Catedral
An Ama Reverie by An-Nurhaiyden Mangelen
POETRY
Kanser by Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
FICTION
Jellyfish by Dianne May E. Torres
Epidemya ng Lipunan by John Efrael Igot
’Wag Tularan by Jean Martinez Fullo
November 2019 (Issue 39)
Panimula ni Jude Ortega
NONFICTION
Noon Akto-o Hén Fa Gali Em ni Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
Nag-agi ang Agi ni Jerico L. Marcelino
Buayahon ni Hannah Adtoon Leceña
POETRY
Antigong Salamin ni PG Murillo
FICTION
Isang Puta ni Prince Vincent M. Tolorio
Manang Arsilinda ni Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
October 2019 (Issue 38)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
POETRY
Oh, My Mandarangan by Vincent Carlo Duran Cuzon
Handum by Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
ESSAY
Liko’t Lubak by Allan Ace Dignadice
FICTION
Ginadili by Hannah Adtoon Leceña
Bihag by Norsalim S. Haron
Scars under Her Feet by Angelo Serrano
September 2019 (Issue 37)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
NONFICTION
Memories of Compound by Estrella Taño Golingay
Addressing Racism: Steadfast Wherever My Feet Lead Me by Midpantao Midrah G. Adil II
Fear Takes a Back Seat by Ma. Isabelle Alessandra M. Mirabueno
FICTION
Ang Pagkatuyo ng Lupa at Puso by Mubarak M. Tahir
Lanahan by Alvin Larida
POETRY
Maalikabok Ka Lang pero Kaganda Mo by Gerald Galindez
Kubo by Norsalim S. Haron
Sa Amoang Balay by Glenn M. Arimas
August 2019 (Issue 36)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
Mga Sitsit ug Panaghoy by John Efrael Igot
Wakwak by Martsu Ressan Manibog Ladia
Matam-is nga Handurawan by Nilyn Gamuza Pacariem
NONFICTION
The War inside My Head by Virgilio R. Nabua III
POETRY
Jose Comes Home by Estrella Taño Golingay
Waters by Elyzah A. Parcon
July 2019 (Issue 35)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
POETRY
Two Poems by Innah Johanee Alaman
FICTION
Happy Hours Are for Happy Endings by Innah Johanee Alaman
Barbie by Allana Joy V. Boncavil
Bugas by Rossel Audencial
PLAY
Haram by Doren John Bernasol
June 2019 (Issue 34)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
Santelmo by Hannah Adtoon Leceña
POETRY
Just as Silvery by Marc Jeff Lañada
Ulang Kumbektibo by PG Murillo
NONFICTION
The Ride Home by Xaña Angel Eve M. Apolinar
May 2019 (Issue 33)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
Hamyang by Alvin Q. Larida
Dust and Drizzle by Gian Carlo Licanda
POETRY
Might of the Kind by Joebert Palma Jr.
Paglisan by Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
NONFICTION
Pastil at Iba Pang Pagninilay by Allan Ace Dignadice
Dr. Daydream or: How I Learned to Stop Living and Start Surviving by John Dexter Canda
April 2019 (Issue 32)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
Amay, Anak, kag Tiyay Magda ni Alvin Q. Larida
Kung Di Mo Na Kaya ni Rustom M. Gaton
PLAY
Hawla ni Allan Ace Dignadice
POETRY
Undang-Piti ni Hannah Adtoon Leceña
Meri Krismas, Langit ni Gerald Galindez
Outgrown by Andrea D. Lim
NONFICTION
The Old Office on the Side of the Road by Jennie P. Arado
We Are Not in Paradise by Hazel Aspera
March 2019 (Issue 31)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
Diin na si Simo? by Allan Ace Dignadice
Muwang by Doren John Bernasol
POETRY
Patawad, Ama by Norsalim S. Haron
Ode to the World’s Oldest Lullaby by Marc Jeff Lañada
Cautionary Tale by Jermaine Dela Cruz
NONFICTION
To Pull A Hook by Kurt Joshua O. Comendador
February 2019 (Issue 30)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
It Comes at Night by Angelo Serrano
A Tale of Two Candles by Jed Reston
Bagyo by Gwyneth Joy Prado
POETRY
Lababo by Alvin Pomperada
NONFICTION
Two Travel Essays by Apolinario B. Villalobos
January 2019 (Issue 29)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
The Days and Nights of Claire by Zaira Mae Calub
White Sikad by Renaizza Sheen D. Fuentebella
Ang Thesis ni Jeneva by Jeffriel Buan
POETRY
Abyan by Nilyn Gamuza Pacariem
Mababasa Rin ang Lupang Tuyo by Luis B. Bahay Jr.
Fairy Tale by Roi Marc P. Labasan
ESSAY
Treasures for a Lifetime by Niccah T. Carillo
December 2018 (Issue 28)
Introduction by Jennie P. Arado
FICTION
Ugma, Puhon by Marlon A. Allecer
Atin Lamang by Omar Akbar Mamento
Ang Libro ni Jay-ar by John Dominic Arellano
POETRY
When the Old Paints the Youth by Julius Marc Taborete
Barya ’Yan by Kiel Mark C. Guerrero
Anak by Grace Aprosta
November 2018 (Issue 27)
Introduction by Hazel-Gin Lorenzo Aspera
FICTION
Ang Paglaum nga Mibiya by Riccah Jedaina Moranos Ondoy
Hindi Sila Natutulog by Allan Ace Dignadice
Daisy, Say Is by Mariz J. Leona
POETRY
Tinted Nails by Allan Ace Dignadice
PLAY
Pisokol by Michael B. Egasan
October 2018 (Issue 26)
LYRICS
Kastifun by Silek Musical Ensemble
FAMILY HISTORY
Si Sambiling owoy sa Senang by Mark Banday Lu
PLAY
Bulawan ni Anna Liz V. Cabrido
POETRY
Panibagong Digma ni John Carlo S. Gloria
Tintang Dugo by Kenneth Michael L. Dalimbang
FICTION
Barefoot Bulayan by Mary Ann S. Ordinario
September 2018 (Issue 25)
Introductions
Pasasalamat sa Ikalawa, Hamon sa Ikatlo by Jude Ortega
Stoked: Sixteen Works from Young Writers by Estrella Taño Golingay
FICTION
The World Keeps Spinning by John Gied Calpotura
Sa Kaunting Panahon ni Gerard E. Distor
Thorn by Irish L. Petipit
Bahaghari ni Bryant Lee Niervo Morales
Just Me, You, and the Moon by Edzelyn Oñate
ESSAY
Ukay-ukay by Angelo Serrano
A Walk on the Ramp by Mark Vincent M. Lao
POETRY
My Shadow by Erron Marc A. Hallarsis
Dark Adaptations by Mary Antonette P. Fuentes
Halimaw sa Dilim ni Adrian Arendon
Monsters by Xaña Angel Eve M. Apolinar
Mother Kept Me Awake by Yumi Ilagan
The Rose by Reylan Gyll J. Padernilla
si yolanda ni Marianne Hazzale J. Bullos
Lust by Jo-ed E. Evangelista
Ritwal at Dalangin ng Hamog ni Adrian Pete Medina Pregonir
August 2018 (Issue 24)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
Magatos a Badas by Mubarak M. Tahir
YOLO-gy by Mariz J. Leona
NONFICTION
Paano Magsakay ng Tricycle sa General Santos City
by Jade Mark Capiñanes
POETRY
Kabacan Blues by Gerald Galindez
PLAY
The Smell of the After Storm by Kwesi M. Junsan
July 2018 (Issue 23)
Introduction by Tarie Sabido
FICTION
War Makes Me Sad by Mary Ann Ordinario
Anito Files by Boon Kristoffer Lauw
ESSAY
The Confrontation by Andrea D. Lim
POETRY
Ang Buaya sa Marsh by Marianne Hazzale J. Bullos
Nabasa by Alvin Pomperada
June 2018 (Issue 22)
Introduction by Paul Randy P. Gumanao
FICTION
I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Erwin Cabucos
Manika by Mubarak Tahir
POETRY
Layers by Christine Joy G. Aban
To recreate that which I had seen in a dream by Almira Caryl Jane A. Calvo
Astral Demise by Florence Dianne D. Samson
Antler Series by Julius Marc Taborete
Makeup Kit by Mubarak Tahir
PLAY
Liar Goes to Hell by Allan Jay Dignadice
May 2018 (Issue 21)
Introduction by Jade Mark Capiñanes
POETRY
Medyasyon sa Matutum by Rio Alma
Tnalak by Mark Angeles
Sa Dalampasigan ng General Santos City by Reparado B. Galos III
Mula sa Kaniyang Humango sa Kanilang Lahat by Jeric F. Jimenez
Hydraulics by Jose Victor Peñaranda
ESSAY
Water and Glass by Johanna Michelle Lim
FICTION
Ang Lihim ng Nakasimangot na Maskara by Rogelio Braga
Sa Likod ng Ngiti ni Joy by Ralph Jake T. Wabingga
Migo by Bernadette V. Neri
April 2018 (Issue 20)
Introduction by Eric Gerard H. Nebran
ESSAY
The Border Express by Mikhael M. Labrador
Riding a Tricycle by Noel Pingoy
POETRY
Su mga Ngiyawa kanu Inged by Mubarak Tahir
Internal Change by Lance Isidore Catedral
Skysea by Saquina Karla C. Guiam
adobo is my favorite dish by Benj Marlowe Cordero
An Open Letter to J. Catolico Street by Marc Jeff Lañada
Survived a Bullet by Claire Monreal
Superficial Swim by Joan Victoria Cañete
The Ascension by Patrick Jayson Ralla
Duha ka Balak by Paul Randy Gumanao
FICTION
Black and White by Mariz Leona
Something Sad by Boon Kristoffer Lauw
Lights of Different Colors by Erwin Cabucos
March 2018 (Issue 19)
Introduction by Andrea D. Lim
FICTION
The Road by Rossel Audencial
Dead Lazy by Hope Daryl Talib
POETRY
Amalia by Jerome Cenina
Quiero estar by Marie-Luise Coroza Calvero
Inig Kita Kanimo by Joana Galila
Timpo Saguna by Merhana Macabangin
ESSAY
First Aid by Mariz Leona
Twenty-Two-Hectare Treasure by Ira Shayne Salvaleon
Ice Candy by Jhessa Gales
February 2018 (Issue 18)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FILM
Jamir, a screenplay by Genory Vanz Alfasain
“Kuala’s Song,” a poem by Gerald Galindez
MUSIC
“Kastifun,” a song by Silek
Two Songs by Kim Nathaniel Tan
“Frédéric,” an essay-and-short-story by Kurt Joshua Comendador
VISUAL ARTS
Susi, a painting-and-poem by Aldrick Lawrence Velasco
Minsan sa May Bagsakan, photo poetry by Hajar Kabalu
“One More Customer,” a poem by Paolo Concepcion
“If Curiosity Kills,” a poem by Jermaine Dela Cruz
THEATER
Hapagkainan, a play by Jim Raborar
“Hikbi ng Batang Matador,” a poem by Dan Joseph Zapanta Rivera
“Ang Bida,” a poem by John Dominic Arellano
SPOKEN WORD
“Pangatlong Mata” by Hannah Adtoon Leceña
“Ako si Dan” by Dan Joseph Zapanta Rivera
January 2018 (Issue 17)
FICTION
Survival by Al-faidz Omar
Slaughter by Krizza Nadine A. Calmerin
Chatkat by Jonamari Kristin Ordinario-Floresta
ESSAY
A Dream in a Minor Key by Kurt Joshua O. Comendador
POETRY
Misfortune by Jerome Cenina
Kamatayon by PG Murillo
Kem Ngà by Ryan Christian Dulay Tuan
Sising & Ulyang by Merhana Macabangin
December 2017 (Issue 16)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
ESSAY
Aden Bon Besen Uyag-Uyag by Mubarak Tahir
FICTION
Heneral by Estrella Taño Golingay
Tagu-taguan by Blesselle Fiel
POETRY
San Gerardo and the Exocoetidae by Gerald Galindez
Cotabato by Allen Samsuya
Sometimes on the Road to Kidapawan by Paul Randy Gumanao
PLAY
Pagda-dwaya by Norman Ralph Isla
November 2017 (Issue 15)
POETRY
Sometimes Suicidal, Mostly Booze by Jermaine Dela Cruz
Idlip by Patrick Jayson Ralla
Perpetual Friction by Michael John Otanes
Breakwater Girls by Saquina Karla C. Guiam
ESSAY
Mother and Son by Lance Isidore Catedral
Remembering Ama by Gutierrez Mangansakan II
FICTION
Nowhere Room by Kristine Ong Muslim
Sirena by Mark Sherwin Castronuevo Bayanito
The Crying Walls of San Lorenzo by Erwin Cabucos
October 2017 (Issue 14)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
FICTION
Koronadal Horror Story by Matt S. F. Jones
Fireflies by Adonis Hornoz
Nowheresville by Jonathan Susvilla
How I Remember Us by Gian Carlo Licanda
Mithi by Boon Kristoffer Lauw
POETRY
Hide and Seek by John Dominic Arellano
Two Poems on Extrajudicial Killings by David Jayson Oquendo
Karinderya by Kiel Mark Guerrero
September 2017 (Issue 13)
Introduction
A Year of a Hundred Little Steps by Jude Ortega
POETRY
像你父親的花園裡的月亮花 by Andrea D. Lim
Two Mindanao Poems by Generoso Opulencia
Swing, Swing by John Dominic Arellano
A Prayer by Kloyde Caday
Cow No. 7 by Kristine Ong Muslim
When the Soul Sleeps: Two Poems by Jermaine Dela Cruz
Tienes el alma más hermosa and other Poems by Marie-Luise Coroza Calvero
We are Careful by Michael John C. Otanes
#BigasHindiBala by Saquina Karla C. Guiam
PLAY
Ang Call Center Sister by Hiyasmin Gabriela Espejo
Ikalimang Berdeng Lobo by Leo Dominic Padua
FICTION
No Escape by David Jayson Oquendo
Scrutiny by Emmylou Shayne Layog
Tilapyang Puti by Genory Vanz Alfasain
Sa Idalom sang Bulan by Mariz Leona
Katipunan by Mark Sherwin Castronuevo Bayanito
Why is Pig’s Nose Flat? by Mary Ann Ordinario-Floresta
Sa Kalsada by Paul Randy P. Gumanao (trans., Karlo Antonio Galay David)
Kukum by Sharmin Tanael
ESSAY
A Familiar Haunting on Christmas by Gilbert Tan
Abal by Jade Mark Capiñanes
To the Mouse I Shall Be Dissecting this Afternoon by Lance Isidore Catedral
Sharing Soul Stories in Sabtang by Noel Pingoy
Quantum Leap by Rossel Audencial
August 2017 (Issue 12)
POETRY
Kaagi by Melissa P. Barientos
#ReminderParaKayFuture by Larry Illich N. Souribio
Cigarettes and Ashes by Patrick Jayson L. Ralla
FICTION
Stars in the Ceiling by Gian Carlo Cagaanan Licanda
ESSAY
Better This Way by Spencer Pahang
Tulay Buayan by Genory Vanz Alfasain
July 2017 (Issue 11)
Introduction by Andrea D. Lim
POETRY
Paltos by Nikko Ladera
FICTION
Shoebox by John Gied Calpotura
Number 69 Jersey Shorts by Genory Vanz Alfasain
ESSAY
Of Trees and Paper by Hazel-Gin Lorenzo Aspera
June 2017 (Issue 10)
Introduction by Jade Mark B. Capiñanes
POETRY
5-5-5 by Alvin D. Pomperada
Tayhop by Louise Ouano
FICTION
The Girl Under the Mango Tree by Mariz Leona
ESSAY
Courage in a Piece of Cloth by Mayamen B. Hashmin
What Cars Might Mean by David Jayson Oquendo
May 2017 (Issue 9)
PLAY
Bulan by Jim C. Raborar
POETRY
Sukli by Andrea D. Lim
In the Presence of My Enemies by Generoso Opulencia
ESSAY
A Short History of Nearly Every Window I Have Once or Twice
Contemplated Throwing Myself out Of by Jade Mark Capiñanes
FICTION
Sugarcoat by John Gied Calpotura
Tawag by Mark Sherwin Castronuevo Bayanito
April 2017 (Issue 8)
Introduction by Paul Randy Gumanao
POETRY
Kung Ako ang Pasultihon by Hannah A. Leceña
Instagram by Paolo Concepcion
FICTION
Gravitational Pull by Michael John Otanes
10:33 AM by John Gied Calpotura
Death Mask by Rossel M. Audencial
INTERVIEW
The Accidental Writer by Kloyde A. Caday
March 2017 (Issue 7)
Introduction by Saquina Karla C. Guiam
POETRY
Trimester Epiphanies by Jermafe Kae Prias
FICTION
Sa Kabilang Dulo ng Baril by Mariz Leona
Ig-agaw by Hannah A. Leceña
The Girl by Rossel M. Audencial
ESSAY
Farewell to Grief by Ma. Jocedel Zulita
February 2017 (Issue 6)
POETRY
On Your 68th Birthday by Generoso Opulencia
Sea by David Jayson Oquendo
Bonifacio Arsonisto by Gerald Galindez
Ang Putang Inang Bayan by Doren John Bernasol
FICTION
Swollen Lymph Node by Michael John Otanes
January 2017 (Issue 5)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
ESSAY
A Portrait of a Young Man as a Banak by Jade Mark Capiñanes
Other Disclosures by Noel Pingoy
FICTION
Uma by Mariz Leona
POETRY
Early Morning in Surallah by Estrella Taño Golingay
Homesickness by Andrea D. Lim
December 2016 (Issue 4)
POETRY
Rorate Coeli by Generoso Opulencia
Hindi Kayo Mga Pangalan Lamang by Maureen Gaddi dela Cruz
ESSAY
Notes of an Expat by Angeli Savas
FICTION
The Bleached Hills of Cotabato by Erwin Cabucos
Pangarap ni Ija by Doren John Bernasol
November 2016 (Issue 3)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
POETRY
Trail by Estrella Taño Golingay
Daughter by Estrella Taño Golingay
Oras sang Panira by Generoso Opulencia
Hinakop nga Haiku by Generoso Opulencia
Little Statue by Adonis Hornoz
Above the Clouds by Florence Jay Salcedo
FICTION
Day of Mourning by Jude Ortega
October 2016 (Issue 2)
POETRY
Si Nene at Ako sa Pagitan ng Gabi at Liwanag by Estrella Taño Golingay
To a Son Learning the Art of Cooking by Generoso Opulencia
Regarding Flowers from La Trinidad by Generoso Opulencia
Image of the Dancer by Rita Gadi
The Lady of October by Rita Gadi
Mga Tulang Hugot by Alvin Pomperada
FICTION
A Quest to Recapture the Spirits by Jude Ortega
The Horror House by Prescilla Dorado
Mga Kuwentong Hugot by Jude Ortega
September 2016 (Issue 1)
Introduction by Jude Ortega
POETRY
Kutabatu by Rita Gadi
Four Kinaray-a Poems by Generoso Opulencia
ESSAY
Becoming a Hematologist by Noel Pingoy
PLAY
Killing the Issue by Karlo Antonio Galay David
FICTION
Crimson Crescents by Gilbert Yap Tan
Ang Paborito ni Daddy by Nal Andrea Jalando-on
Touch Move by Karlo Antonio Galay David
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