‘In a parallel universe’: Comic strip imagines kinder Filipino family reunion

December 19, 2025 – 6:34 PM

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“Normalize this parallel universe.”

Sskait Comics

In one scenario, a godfather asks his godchild about their mental health.

In another, an aunt tells her niece she shouldn’t feel pressured to get into a relationship.

In a third, an uncle expresses support for his niece’s pursuits.

“I just wish that uncles and aunts became introvert or apathetic, so that they won’t ask repeated questions,” an

online user

“Hayy, if people can just be kinder,” another

wrote

“Normalize this parallel universe in reunions,” a different

Pinoy said.

“Libre lang ho maging mabuting tao,” another

Some Filipinos have encouraged others to be more mindful and considerate when interacting with relatives, particularly those they are not very close to.