“Standstill”

  • Francis Paolo M. Quina University of the Philippines-Diliman

Abstract

Ian and Lisa are running late to their own engagement party, which is being thrown by Lisa’s mother, even though she does not approve of Ian. Using a navigation app to help them navigate across Metro Manila to get to the venue, they take unfamiliar alleys and streets, which also turn out to be traffic-congested. During the long ride, the couple fight and this leads them to re-evaluate their relationship.

Author Biography

Francis Paolo M. Quina, University of the Philippines-Diliman

Francis Paolo Quina earned his BA and MA in Creative Writing from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. His research interests include popular culture studies, production of culture, book history, transmedia narratives, comics and graphic novels, and contemporary Philippine literature in English.

Published
2025-05-16
How to Cite
QUINA, Francis Paolo M.. “Standstill”. Philippine Humanities Review, [S.l.], v. 23, may 2025. ISSN 0031-7802. Available at: <https://www.journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/phr/article/view/10628>. Date accessed: 02 sep. 2025.
Section
Creative Work