Published by the UP Press after undergoing a strict review process, the book consists of 55 essays in Filipino written from 2006 to 2009. The essays are critical commentaries on activism, language, culture, politics, elections and economics, as well as driving and motorcycling. There are also personal essays included in this collection.
DANILO ARAÑA ARAO
writes in two languages (English and Filipino). He is a journalist and educator.
He is the author of Obhetibong Kritisismo: Mula Aquino hanggang Arroyo (UPD Sentro ng Wikang Filipino, 2019); Kuro-kuro (Flipside Publishing, 2015); Hay, Naku! 2013: Pagsusuma ng Isang Peryodista (PMC, 2014); Saysay ng Pagkakaugnay-ugnay: Mga Sanaysay ng Pagninilay-nilay (UST Publishing House, 2012); Hay, Buhay! Reklamong Todo-todo mula sa Nag-aalboroto (UP Press, 2012); and Kon(tra)teksto: Pag-uungkat, Pag-uulat at Pagmumulat (DLSU Publishing House, 2012).