I AM A SURVIVOR A narrative essay from a survivor on the ground By Bin Nur Asi Magangcong At the Banggolo Streets (the former busiest streets in Marawi) Photo: Philippine Star An unforgettable day of grateful grins, spirited smiles and congratulatory cheers—it was Tuesday, 23rd of May 2017. It was my sister Hanna’s graduation day. She earned third honor of their batch at MSU-UTC, and a topnotch of the University Senior High School Entrance Exam. It was a significant afternoon where joy is inevitable to her, to me and to all the graduates of that remarkable point of their lives. Kaka Janjan and I decided to surprise our little sister by buying her a cake. It was our first and only expensive gift we could afford for her. Janjan was with my little sister Hanna in the Dimaporo Gymnasium for the commencement exercises while I was on my search for her cake. I went to buy at Porphyra Cake Shop, then Darul Arqam and Crème Top where I found the best cake. Also, it’s where the shop ...