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What We've Been Writing #14: Everyone has an origin story
Eight stories on how things begin, whether we know it or not.
Jan 15
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Niko Batallones
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A battered Philippines needs your help
As Filipinos recover from a series of typhoons and earthquakes, here's where to give help—and what else to keep in mind.
Nov 10, 2025
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Niko Batallones
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A bird takes flight
Ella Mae Masamayor on her Auntie Aves—not an aunt by blood, but very much a part of her family.
Nov 5, 2025
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Ella Mae Masamayor
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To each their own
Bom on what good artificial intelligence can bring us... more or less.
Sep 25, 2025
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Bom
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The picture of a thousand choices
Regina Peralta on the choices our ancestors make that make us the persons we are today.
Apr 25, 2025
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Regina Peralta 🇵🇭
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What We've Been Writing #14: Everyone has an origin story
Eight stories on how things begin, whether we know it or not.
Jan 15
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Niko Batallones
26
3
6
What We've Been Writing #13: In which we attempt to make something out of this season
Six stories put together in an attempt to salvage this decidedly un-festive Christmas season.
Dec 15, 2025
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Niko Batallones
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What We've Been Writing #12: Lost and found
Seven stories on losing, grieving, and finding.
Nov 15, 2025
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Niko Batallones
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What We've Been Writing #11: Do not leave anyone behind
Seven stories that seek to reframe our perspectives as we continue to pursue the long-lasting change we want to see.
Oct 15, 2025
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Niko Batallones
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Art, Culture and the Creative Life
From those creating art to those diving deep into them.
Nov 24, 2024
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Current Events and Commentary
Different takes on movements and developments around the world.
Nov 24, 2024
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Fiction and Poetry
Prose and verse bringing us to other parts of our world.
Nov 24, 2024
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Food, Travel and Other Pursuits
Writing on the things that give us pleasure at the end of a long day.
Nov 24, 2024
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Stack Natin submission round 4 is open
We are open for submissions again, this time on the theme of "hide and seek" until 25 March 2026.
Jan 5
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Niko Batallones
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What We've Been Writing #13: In which we attempt to make something out of this season
Six stories put together in an attempt to salvage this decidedly un-festive Christmas season.
Dec 15, 2025
•
Niko Batallones
14
1
3
What We've Been Writing #12: Lost and found
Seven stories on losing, grieving, and finding.
Nov 15, 2025
•
Niko Batallones
15
1
8
A battered Philippines needs your help
As Filipinos recover from a series of typhoons and earthquakes, here's where to give help—and what else to keep in mind.
Nov 10, 2025
•
Niko Batallones
31
24
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