Jerry Gracio’s Bagay TayoAlthough I am not familiar with Jerry B. Grácio or any of his other works, “Bagay Tayo” lets me know everything I need to know about his…Apr 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021
Analysis — Bob Ong and RJ LedesmaRJ Ledesma’s “I do or I die” was written in a very RJ Ledesma way. Although I am not personally acquainted with him, the short piece…Apr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
CNF Writing Exercise: Exercise on Rhetorical TechniquesThere is a distinct smell to cold air. It stings your nose, and it brings a word to mind: clean. I encounter it in many different places…Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
CNF Writing Exercise: Spirit of the Childhood Past.I couldn’t sleep without the steady consistent pats they use to put babies to sleep. I was so frustrated, I lifted my own hand high up in…Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021
CNF Online Journal 2: “Wilfredo Pascual’s Animalia”The story had a simple enough beginning. I had thought it would be a nostalgic piece about a Filipino family from a time long past…Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021
CNF Online Journal 1: “My Name.”Beauty beyond what’s humanly possible. Victory in every pursuit. Luck beyond your wildest dreams. These are things unachievable with just…Mar 16, 2021Mar 16, 2021
Online Journal 7: Analysis of the Short Story ‘Eye Candy’I myself am not a cougar. I’m neither old enough nor rich enough to be one. Neither am I a boytoy, nor an accomplished woman married for…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Online Journal 4: Analysis of Acosta’s ‘Walang Kalabaw sa Cubao’ ang Santos’ ‘The God We Worship…Human nature is both elusive and obvious. As something all people share, it provides a certain context and understanding that helps us…Nov 27, 2020Nov 27, 2020
Online Journal 3: Analysis of Amado Hernandez’ PoemRaw, unbridled, unadulterated rage. A sense of loathing, and the desire for vengeance. From the very first encounter with the poem, it…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Online Journal 2: Analysis of Carlos Piocos’ PoemA letter in the form of an elegy, a requiem, seemingly written by one who will soon add to the list of names of those who are dead or…Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020
