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Rant and Rave: No one fights alone in ‘Genshin Impact 5.0’

Following the engulfing currents of Fontaine, Genshin Impact ignites a fiery experience in its penultimate region of war, Natlan.

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Writer’s Recap: ‘OMNIBUS: mise-èn-scene’ celebrates the legacy of Philippine cinema

OMNIBUS: mise-èn-scene, in all its inaugural glory, forwards and cements a promising future for Filipino cinema.

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Writer’s Recap: The sentimental soundscapes of ‘Grandioso 2024—Symphonic Portraits’

Refined with time, the Lasallian Youth Orchestra brandishes 15 years of memorable harmonies in “Grandioso 2024: Symphonic Portraits.”

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Tagos hanggang buto: The stain of period poverty

In the Philippines, communities are plagued by a lack of access to menstrual and hygiene products and limited knowledge on women’s reproductive health.

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The hidden pieces from compulsory heterosexuality

Shedding societal expectations of heterosexual relationships may take years for queer individuals, but the self-determination that ensues is utterly freeing.

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Motorcycle taxis squeeze through gaps in public transport

Motorcycle taxis navigate their way to fit in the streets of the metro, echoing the commuter’s plea for comprehensive accessibility of local modes of transport.

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Fortune and misfortunes: Mang Geno sees the world in people’s palms

As the City of Manila boasts numerous cultural sites, the fortune teller of Ermita is a living icon and carrier of the heritage of Filipino lore.

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Writer’s Recap: Grasping vibrant innovations at ‘Graphika Manila 2024’

Graphika Manila 2024 remains true to its promise—a creative recharge that revels in the pursuit of art.

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Rant and Rave: Wading through worlds with “The Boy and the Heron”

Japan’s godfather of animation returns with a peculiar story of a young knightly boy, a mother longing for acceptance, and a taunting Grey Heron.

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Rant and Rave: Glimmer through the gaps of the Miss Universe 2023 Top 10 Evening Gowns

Ten queens made their countries proud as they strutted down the stage in exquisite regalia created by their best local designers.