Personal correspondence, such as love letters and greeting cards from all parts of the world, may have shrunk in number due to text messaging and e-mail. Still, snail mail has become a powerful way for Filipinas to connect with others during the pandemic.
Highlights
- Before the recent boom of modern technology, writing letters and snail mail dominated Filipino families' traditional communication system.
- Many women valued handwriting, which they believed added a personal touch to the communication.
- ADHIKA Inc., with award-winning writer Merlinda Bobis, launched a chapbook of letters: Sulatan sa Panahon ng Pandemya to provide women much-needed connection during the pandemic.
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