LUALHATI BAUTISTA
LUALHATI BAUTISTA (John Llyod Balhin) Finding Our Voice in the Pages of Lualhati Bautista's Dekada '70 In today's fast-paced 21 st-century world, where stories are shared in seconds on social media, it's easy to forget the weight of a well-written novel. But when I revisited Lualhati Bautista's Dekada '70, I realized just how relevant her words remain not just as history, but as a mirror to our current struggles. Bautista's storytelling doesn't just recount events; it invites you to live them. Through Amanda Bartolome's eyes, we witness a mother's awakening during the turbulent Martial Law years. It's a narrative of courage, loss, and the fight to be heard themes that echo loudly in today's conversations about democracy, human rights, and gender equality. What struck me most is Bautista's ability to blend the personal with the political. Amanda's quiet rebellion against societal expectations feels strikingly modern. She's no...