COVID-19 wasn’t the only virus that aggravated the Philippines. Its spread only escalated the already existing systemic disease of our society: Duterte’s fascist regime.
In its second installment, the literary folio of The Angelite entitled Lutas II: In the Face of Crises features a series of poems, photos, artworks, and short stories that tackle the sociopolitical unrest of our nation that only worsened during the pandemic.
The health crisis unmasked the incompetence of the national government in handling the state of the nation. Social injustices and human rights violations continue to debilitate already-vulnerable communities.
Being complacent during these grave times is a political statement. Do better not just for you, your friends or family, but also for the sake of this country’s future.
