With efforts to highlight Philippine literature, independent publishers relay the stories of Filipinos and change what it means to be in the publishing scene.
Author: Andy Jaluague
Variety The various themes and plotlines that this year’s Best Picture nominees brought to life were nothing short of amazing. Whether you’re in the mood for a tearjerker, a feel-good tale, or an empowering story, this list has got it all. But at the end of the day, only one film gets to take home…
Variety After the slap that overshadowed the 2022 Oscars award show, the 95th Academy Awards is certainly expected to stand out and be better than past ceremonies; this pressure is perhaps what contributed to the intriguing list of contenders for the Best Picture category. Countless fierce and hot debates have stirred about which film will…
The famed novels of Dr. Jose Rizal—Noli Me Tangere (Noli) and El Filibusterismo) (Fili)—have been cultural and political touchstones in forging the Filipino identity. Rizal and his works, including their cores of patriotism and resistance against oppression, have been integrated into the country’s education system. But these works’ luster is under threat as the endless…
This holiday season is abundant with delicious food and thoughtful presents, but may also be rife with insensitive comments from the people you love the most.
With moviegoers gradually trickling back into theaters, the film industry has to put its best foot forward as it reintroduces itself once again to mainstream audiences. After Filipinos were forced into social distancing for two years, the Italian Film Festival Manila (IFFM) highlighted the cinema’s ability to transport viewers to new locales through a diverse…
There is a certain satisfaction that comes with seeing your rivals under distress—but when applied in the political sphere, this feeling becomes more of a detriment to society.
As a tribute to the many intricacies of life, tigsik represents the heart and soul of the Bicolanos.
For many Muslim women, the hijab is a symbol of the Islamic culture and ultimately, women’s bodily autonomy.
The Jeepney Modernization program threatens to strip the color away from jeepneys, erasing jeepney artists’ cultural significance.