JM Nualla

The manifestation of Pinoy drag pop star Maxie Andreison

Have you ever manifested something in your life so strongly that it came true? That’s exactly what happened to Maxie Andreison, the Philippines’ bet to the second season of the international all-drag, all-singing competition Queen of the Universe.

Crowdfunded ‘Rosas’ docu traces the journey of a song that inspired Filipinos

‘Rosas: The Song. The Journey’ traces the story of ‘Rosas’ from its inception as a song to its impact on people’s lives, both as a work of art and as a symbol of hope for a better future.

What Will Life Under a ‘New Normal’ Look Like?

If you haven’t been outside for weeks, let us give you a peek into what might be your city’s “new normal” as it prepares for life with Covid-19.

Fighting COVID-19 from the Newsroom Front Lines

Working in the media can sometimes be a thankless job. There may be some exceptions for those in front of the cameras. But for those of us who work behind the scenes, we also experience the same stress, depression, excitement and fulfillment, especially during this time of a global coronavirus pandemic. After the Luzon Lockdown…

A Tribute to the OG Revolutionary

What does it take to be a hero? Is fighting for justice not enough to demonstrate our love for country? Should there be a majority of support for a belief to be deemed the right one? These questions hound my mind as the country commemorates the birth of one of the country’s national heroes and…

Birdshot: More than a Parable on Innocence

WARNING: This analysis has a few spoilers. Filipinos face too much brutality that it feels as if we have already been desensitized by our society’s ills. But Birdshot reminds us of our true nature—one of innocence and idealism. Like the endangered Philippine eagle, this film is a rare breed of cinema that entertains yet opines,…

Bite-Sized Reviews of Cinemalaya 2017 (Full Length Features)

Let’s be honest: many of us just watch movies to satisfy our visual and emotional appetite. Sadly, this affects the quality of the films we enjoy and choose to watch. Very few are trained to look beyond a film’s narrative and appreciate the figurative and the technique. As a result, many are unable to have…

Little Angels in Need of Hugs

There are many reasons for every baby’s cry. In that moment I witnessed however, I was quite sure it was because of pain. The child lay on the crib face down, with a white cloth wrapped like a chain binding his two tiny hands. It kept him from scratching and bleeding his skin, which was…

Ethics and Biases: A Post-Mortem of Philippine Media During the 2016 Elections

The votes have been cast. The mudslinging has ended. And while Filipinos are anticipating the dawn of Duterte’s presidency, this may be a good time to reflect on how the media fulfilled their roles in covering the 2016 presidential elections. Journalists who covered the elections and communication professionals who observed from the sidelines took time to step…

When the Teacher Is a Millennial

A young professional shares the journey from the industry to the academe, and the joy that serving students brings to oneself.

Minority Report: Where Is Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution Now?

September 28 marks the anniversary of the pro-democracy gatherings for genuine universal suffrage in Hong Kong at the Admiralty District (the compound of their government offices), Causeway Bay and Mong Kok. At exactly 5:58 pm in 2014, police hit young people with batons and fired tear gas canisters onto what was otherwise a peaceful protest. It…