Let’s dive into a heartfelt conversation with Marichu Jose about her zine, “Changing Leaves.” Explore the creative journey and themes that highlight her unique take on rediscovering while ageing. 1. What inspired you to create Changing Leaves Zine: Garden of Life Reflections? The novelty of the project – creating a…
Life can sometimes feel so devoid of color. When inspiration pales white and motivation dims gray, it can be challenging to reignite your joy and its vivid hues. But Pearl Choco saw this as an opportunity to help others to paint their way back into happiness, one reflection at a…
Reading is never a trivial matter. Instead, it is an essential activity that everyone, especially children, should do. Reading aloud to a child while spending time together fosters healthy brain development and a solid parent-child relationship. Children who experience and participate in language-rich interactions gain literacy, patience, empathy, and excellent…
Throughout history, storytelling—whether oral or written—has served as a cornerstone for preserving traditions and cultures. By embedding practices, values, languages, and customs into compelling narratives, often enhanced with fantastical elements, these stories become not only memorable but also enjoyable to explore. In today’s increasingly globalized world, where one language often…
As we enter the dystopian world of Silence, where society deems being ‘Complete’ as perfection, Che De Leon, introduces us to a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique personalities and compelling back stories. And thanks to the creative input of @thegirlinyellowjacket, we can now bring these characters…
“The Best Medicine is Love”, a physician once said the best medicine for humans is love. Someone asked- what if it doesn’t work? Said with a smile–increase the dose” – Jessie Mahoney MD Love has always been one of the most powerful forces in the world, it is capable of…
The path to motherhood can look different for everyone. Some may have chosen to continue their careers and provide for their family, while others may have chosen to give up those careers and make motherhood their full-time job. But Jilianne Roylence Ramilo-Francia, writer and entrepreneur, is here to present a…
Author Che De Leon’s award-winning debut novel Silence will be available from March 13 to 16 at the Philippine Book Festival at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall. Set in a world where perfection has been achieved and those with missing body parts are considered Incomplete, Silence follows Lily, a girl who lost her…
How do you tell the world your emotions are raw and real without exaggerating the words? In a world where emotions are often bottled up or exaggerated for effect, how can someone truly capture the complexity of raw, human feeling? For Joshua Natad, a.k.a Clay Esguardo, the answer lies in…
Step into a dystopian world where truths and hopes are twisted, and only those who have complete body parts are considered humans. Silence by Che De Leon is starting to make loud noises as it takes the readers to a whole different level of twists and turns. One rainy afternoon,…
