What We've Been Writing #13: In which we attempt to make something out of this season

Six stories put together in an attempt to salvage this decidedly un-festive Christmas season.

Dec 15 • Niko Batallones

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November 2025

What We've Been Writing #12: Lost and found

Seven stories on losing, grieving, and finding.

Nov 15 • Niko Batallones

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A battered Philippines needs your help

As Filipinos recover from a series of typhoons and earthquakes, here's where to give help—and what else to keep in mind.

Nov 10 • Niko Batallones

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A bird takes flight

Ella Mae Masamayor on her Auntie Aves—not an aunt by blood, but very much a part of her family.

Nov 5 • Ella Mae Masamayor

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Happy first birthday, Stack Natin!

A note from the Stack Natin desk on this momentous occasion.

Nov 1 • Niko Batallones

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October 2025

What We've Been Writing #11: Do not leave anyone behind

Seven stories that seek to reframe our perspectives as we continue to pursue the long-lasting change we want to see.

Oct 15 • Niko Batallones

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September 2025

To each their own

Bom on what good artificial intelligence can bring us... more or less.

Sep 25 • Bom

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What We've Been Writing #10: We need to talk about...

Seven stories on why we really need to talk—and not just about corruption in the Philippines.

Sep 15 • Niko Batallones

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Stack Natin submission round 3 is open

We are open for submissions again, this time on the theme of "on the road" until 25 November 2025.

Sep 5 • Niko Batallones

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August 2025

What We've Been Writing #09: Give me a sign

Six stories on the people we look to, and the things we ask of them, whether we admit to it or not.

Aug 15 • Niko Batallones

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July 2025

What We've Been Writing #08: Memories of places (and the people in it)

Five stories about the shape of our cities, and the cities that shape us.

Jul 15 • Niko Batallones

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June 2025

What We've Been Writing #07: Where do we go from here?

Six stories on riding out the transitions we find ourselves in, and making sense of how they change us.

Jun 15 • Niko Batallones

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