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.
The anthem sounded more alive in the wrong place than in many of the right ones.
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Right now, the message of the Edsa busway is confusing: ‘This is progress but please stay in the problem.’
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The real inequality: Who gets to inconvenience others and get away with it.
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The US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty is real. But it comes with a clause: action happens ‘in accordance with constitutional processes.’
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I turned. Walked away. Silence stretched behind me, taking whatever remained of our friendship. Hot tears burning my eyes.
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That’s the mindset. The ocean is dangerous, so we’re going to drive under it.
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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,…
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Immediately your mind goes to dark places. Drugs. Something explosive in the luggage. Big international incident.
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Six hundred lanterns burn over Chiayi, with the stubborn confidence of a nation that refuses to go dark.
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