James E. Anduyan
Stories (6/0)
Time is Ticking, Lives on the Line; Hold the Global North Accountable
Over the passing years, the world has grappled with an ongoing and worsening issue of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations organization tasked with evaluating the science associated with climate change, stated that humans in the present time are experiencing unprecedented changes in the global climate. Some of these observable occurrences are deemed irreversible and will persist for hundreds to thousands of years.
By James E. Anduyan22 days ago in Earth
Unveiling Real Life Struggles on the Streets
“The real battle is on the streets” I kept on hearing these words ever since I stepped my foot at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, a state university in our country that is known to be home of progressive students who are evidently vocal about social issues.
By James E. Anduyan2 months ago in Education
FIREFLY Movie Review
The 2023 film "Firefly" bagged the prestigious Best Picture Award, together with the Best Child Performer and Best Screenplay at the recent Metro Manila Film Festival. The story unfolded through the eyes of the adult Tonton, recalling his young self back then, who once dreamed of being brave someday as he contends with bullying and trauma from dogs, which unveiled to be rooted in his terrifying past. His mother, Elay, who became the unwavering source of his comfort during moments of fear, battled breast cancer and eventually passed away. The only remains of Tonton's mother were her ashes and a collection of papers containing the child's drawings illustrating Elay's bedtime story about the cave of fireflies. Among these papers was a map leading to the said location in Ticao Island, her hometown, which she had also shared with Tonton as a place capable of fulfilling wishes when visited.
By James E. Anduyan3 months ago in Geeks
Selective Development: The Ruthless Cost of Progress on Indigenous Groups
It was February 2023, over a year ago as of writing, when we visited an indigenous community in Tanay, Rizal, to conduct an investigative report, shedding light on both the construction of the Kaliwa Dam and the plight of the Dumagat-Remontado tribe, who faced severe repercussions because of this mega-dam project.
By James E. Anduyan3 months ago in The Swamp
When love was found in paws
I've never thought I would want a dog before as I'm terribly afraid of animals. I don't dislike them in general or pets in particular; I just don't enjoy the thought of having them in our home. I worry that things will get disordered as a result of their hyperactivity, that chargers and clothes will get chewed up, that ticks will be visible in some areas of our home, and that I may get bitten by them.
By James E. Anduyan3 months ago in Petlife
Embracing Life As It Is
Since I was young, I've always been envious of others' ability to be openly themselves. When I observed how wonderful they were at communicating with others, my insecurity would always press on me, hoping that soon I would be able to do the same.
By James E. Anduyan3 months ago in Confessions