Kia writes fiction, poetry and essays, and blogs about food, travel and art.

Tomboy, Unscripted: A brand new voice for Charice

What we didn’t know was that there was another story that lurked behind the glittery, showbiz successes of a teenage pop idol yanked from the barangay singing contests of Cabuyao, …

Why I Can’t Shut Up About Being Gay

Saying we are already “accepted” is ignorant of our struggles as individuals and as families who should have equal rights as taxpaying citizens. By taking this view we are saying …

My Other Mother’s Day

I was my yaya’s girl. As needy as I was and as much as she spoiled me, ours was not a unique love story.