Born on the battlefields of Mindanao, Philippines, rogue pinay is a kultural warrior representin the struggles of the global south. She is currently based in the gut of the empire with every intention of gutting the empire with sharp rhymes that penetrate deeply and leave a lasting impression. She forces you take notice of who is in power and the plight of those from which that power is taken away. While focusing on the conditions of Filipina womyn, she addresses pertinent issues of gender and class oppression happening across the globe, making music to decolonize the heart. rogue pinay switches from english to Tagalog to speak directly to her people about the war being waged upon them. She and El Dia make up the Pilipina hiphop duo known as 1st Quarter Storm.
Locally, rogue pinay serves as the Vice Chair of Pinay Sa Seattle. She is part of the Ladies First Collective and a member Communities against Rape and Abuse. Internationally, she represents GABRIELA and BAYAN in support of their work in the National Democratic movement in the Philippines.
