It’s a trap!
Right now, the message of the Edsa busway is confusing: ‘This is progress but please stay in the problem.’
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
Daily Tribune
Vernon Velasco's humorous, observational style blends wit, irony and dark comedy. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers sharp insights into human nature and the awkwardness of everyday life, often exploring themes of family, culture and personal flaws. His writing is conversational and self-deprecating, balancing uproarious humor with moments of vulnerability and introspection. His distinct voice captures the absurdities of life, making readers laugh while also prompting deeper thought.
Right now, the message of the Edsa busway is confusing: ‘This is progress but please stay in the problem.’
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
The real inequality: Who gets to inconvenience others and get away with it.
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty is real. But it comes with a clause: action happens ‘in accordance with constitutional processes.’
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
I turned. Walked away. Silence stretched behind me, taking whatever remained of our friendship. Hot tears burning my eyes.
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
That’s the mindset. The ocean is dangerous, so we’re going to drive under it.
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
We have the entitled arrogance of modern travelers, greedy for speed, addicted to efficiency, which is absurd, because in the Philippines, the trains are few,…
Vernon Velasco · · 4 min read
BRB at Solaire Resort Entertainment City launched the Solaire Uncut Robusto Coleccion, bringing rare cigars and whiskies to a lean, careful crowd of collectors…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read
Immediately your mind goes to dark places. Drugs. Something explosive in the luggage. Big international incident.
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
Six hundred lanterns burn over Chiayi, with the stubborn confidence of a nation that refuses to go dark.
Vernon Velasco · · 3 min read
When someone starts ahead in a fragmented field, the burden is on the challengers to consolidate. Run too early without unified backing, he risks splitting the…
Vernon Velasco · · 2 min read