Tag: guadalupe

  • ‘Paskil’ and the Speaking Monument

    José Rizal titles the 26th chapter of his second novel El Filibusterismo “Pasquinades.” The term refers to anonymous satirical writings, insults, accusations, or political commentaries publicly posted in urban spaces. In the novel, rumours and inflammatory texts circulate through Manila following fears of student unrest and revolution. The people became anxious as the city is…