Each day brings another poignant detail of heroes who’ve faced their untimely demise. This time, they are not wearing their capes or emblazoning their shining armor. Instead, they are equipped with passion, dedication, and enthusiasm to fight against the invisible villain, the coronavirus. Each day the number of casualties has risen to a grim figure, […]
I can say that all of us in the nursing services were caught off-guard, not ready, and ill-prepared to face this pandemic concern. Although our nursing staff had dealt with many challenging situations in the past wherein, they had to be on high alert for deteriorating patients and those with severe infections, this one is […]
This POP! Creators entry was sent in by Jonesha “Eesha” Christiane, a 13-year-old student from the Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School. She shares with POP! her message of hope for the frontliners. “To express my deepest feelings to the frontliners, who are out there battling against the contagious COVID-19 virus, I decided to put all […]
This #POPCreators entry was submitted by Clarisse Demata. Limang Minuto Limang minuto lang ang kailangan ko Para makita ka kahit ilang segundo Para marinig ang iyong boses,ang iyong tawa Para makita ang mga ngiting di nakakasawa Limang minuto lang sana Para mahawakan at mahagkan Ilapat sa mukha ko ang kamay mong kay gaan Walang minutong sasayangin Wag ka […]
I can hardly believe that only a couple of weeks ago, life was normal. People grunted upon waking up on Mondays. Restaurants were filled with couples, families, and friends cracking jokes and chatting away. Cars piled up on the roads at all hours. Kids went to school, parents went to work. It’s hard for me […]
The Philippine live music scene has always been a take it or leave it proposition. Not to say that Filipinos lack talent and perseverance. In fact, there is an abundance, not just of talent, but of genius. And, I think we all know how oriented we are with the virtues of initiative, diligence, and resourcefulness. […]
This POP! Creators entry was submitted by Lydia ” Dada” D. Lopez, a retired ‘PAGCORian’ and a full-time mom and wife. She tells POP! that she came up with this article during her free time. Check it out: Locked Down How do we beat COVID -19? Aside from practicing good hygiene, Corona is sowing panic and fear […]
This POP! Creators entry was submitted by Crissia Po, a Year 12 student from British School Manila and a writer for Winston Magazine, her school’s official student publication. Regarding the inspiration behind her poems, she tells POP!: “I was inspired by God’s blessings and support in my life. He has given me the strength to overcome […]
This POP! Creators entry was submitted by Michael H. Leoncio. He told POP! that this poem was dedicated to all the heroes and frontliners of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pagsubok May mga pangyayari sa ating buhay na hindi maiiwasan, Katulad ng paglubog nang Haring Araw galing kanluran At habang ang takip-silim ay patuloy na nagbabdya Huawag panghinaan ng […]