“Paghilom: Taking up space in cyberspace, we deserve no silence as we move towards healing like a new day’s sunrise; an ounce of healing words is worth a pound of cure. Using writing as a weapon as we bridge towards creativity and self-improvement.”

"Paghilom", a Tagalog term for healing or closing an opening, means silence in Bisaya—two distinct languages with different meanings but both reflecting an intense feeling of emotions. This is a sanctuary—where healing takes place and silence is not an option. We were once broken and bruised, but we are now healed and restored. We were once silenced, but together, we amplified our voices through writing. Paghilom "healing/renewal" refers to the art and literary production as acts of healing for the community and the individual. Healing is like writing; it takes time, practice, and love.