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Tagay pa! Inumans give a toast to Filipino togetherness

Through clinking glasses and infectious laughter, the inuman bares the hearts of its partakers, revealing the spirit of friendship and camaraderie.

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Walking the line of fire, the media remains biased for truth

The media has consistently been burdened with the responsibility to impart timely and relevant messages, especially amid rapid changes and demands. One would think that the noble undertaking of newsgathering and reportage should warrant respect, but this is simply far from reality.  While the media’s role and agenda has always been contentious, the flame of…

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25 Cents’ Worth: Familiar politics Trump the Filipino interest

Strongman politics grip the Filipino psyche, thriving on narrow narratives, ominous oppression, and fabricated faith while swaying voter preferences.

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Yearning for life with Paul Aquino, herein, thereafter

Stuck to more than just our minds, Paul Aquino’s artworks color the world brighter with its decorative yet compelling messages.

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When the mother tongue is cut, Filipino teachers mend the threads of local languages

As the Philippines caves into globalization, where English is the norm, language as a medium of heritage is at a standstill—a responsibility left in the hands of educators.

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Rant and Rave: ‘Balota’ chronicles a grim tale of electoral violence in the country

Amid political stagnancy and complacency, ‘Balota’ marches on as a rhapsody for the brewing of a revolutionary storm.

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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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A celebration and loss in communion, a rundown of UVMW 2024

While this year’s University Vision-Mission week aimed to be a celebration of communion and harmony, various mishaps made it quite off-tune.

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Writer’s Recap: Music and joy harmonize in DLSU Chorale’s ‘Saliw Lasalyano: A Choral Festival’

The Lasallian chorale brought their internationally acclaimed melodies back home in Taft for a night of pure musical wonder.

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Aniks-aniks, abubots, and the joy of collecting

Anik-aniks rekindles Filipinos’ sentimentality by filling up both the emotional and physical spaces of their lives.