The wind in Lamao carries with it a certain smell of sulfur and an amount of ash that later covers the road. It is like New Year’s Eve, except that … Continue reading Philippine Energy Company Harasses Opponents, Pollutes
Tutulungan niyo ba kami? (Will you help us?)” Two women asked as they passed by me on the streets of Veriato, Samar. I asked why. “Nasira ang bahay at kabuhayan … Continue reading Aquino’s response to climate change: Action or inaction?
In light of the whole feminist conversation which has sparked because of my #OOTD post, I would like to share this TEDxEuston video of one of my favorite feminists, Chimamanda … Continue reading We should all be feminists
So, recently, my #OOTD post on street harassment has been bombarded with men saying, “Hey, well, not all men!” Ah, the classic argument. Here’s something for you: “Not all men!” … Continue reading Not All Men!
#OOTD when I was harassed: cream colored dress Body parts showing: face, neck, décolletage, 1/3 of my upper back, arms, hands, fingers, lower leg, portion of my feet Number of … Continue reading Is my dress provoking you?
The rainy season has come once again and for many communities in the Philippines, this means getting ready for strong typhoons. This also means evacuation, damaged crops, and floods. June … Continue reading Are we ready for the next disaster?
The US Supreme court just proved that love, indeed, wins with its historic decision to rule gay marriage as a legal right. Everyone celebrated with rainbows taking over social media and … Continue reading Love Wins! (And why same sex marriage is a human right)
The two weeks of United Nations-sponsored climate talks that ended on Nov. 11, leaving core sticking points unsolved before a December summit in Paris on a landmark agreement, leaves the … Continue reading Philippine Frustration as Bonn Climate Talks Produce Little
Renee Karunungan 