They say that 12-year-old Mariannet Amper of Davao City committed suicide out of quiet desperation over her school absences, her inability to catch up with school work and the growing poverty of her family. Mariannet's diary and an unsent letter to 'Wish Ko Lang" were found tucked under her pillows. … [Read more...]
In memory of Mariannet Amper
It is said that 12-year-old Mariannet Amper of Davao City committed suicide out of quiet desperation over her school absences, her inability to catch up with school work and the growing poverty of her family. Mariannet's diary and an unsent letter to 'Wish Ko Lang" were found tucked under her … [Read more...]
Philippine exchange rate: not P51 = $1 dollar, but 74 lives to the peso
I heard the terrible news on Saturday afternoon from my mother during my regular weekly phone call. Ay, so many people have died, she suddenly interjected while I was rambling about how I have yet to find a place for internship. What, who, where, I rapidly fired back. During the anniversary of … [Read more...]