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Writer’s Recap: Achieving queer liberation at Pride March 2023

Pride Month is a time that belongs to the queer community and is an avenue to celebrate their identities. This year’s Pride March highlighted the striking beauty of sexuality and being comfortable in your own skin.

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Larger than life: Filipino drag kings challenge the mainstream

Not a lot of people know of the drag kings in the country, but these artists are fascinating to watch as they challenge the gender binary.

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In quiet defiance, independent publishers redefine Filipino literature

With efforts to highlight Philippine literature, independent publishers relay the stories of Filipinos and change what it means to be in the publishing scene.

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To the great and even greater: Oscars 2023 Best Picture Predictions—Part Two

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…

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Serving heart amid calamity: ARMK feeds the people comfort and hope

The Art Relief Mobile Kitchen has made it their mission to reach out to those affected by calamities through their stomachs, offering comfort and familiarity when needed the most.

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History in artistry: Archives emerge front and center in the contemporary art scene

Capturing the passion and crafting with sentiment, contemporary artists weave the stories of the past into artworks of today.

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Love transcends death through the Ibaloys’ rituals

The Ibaloys of Benguet do not believe death to be the end. The spirits of the deceased live on through the Ibaloys’ unwavering dedication to continuing their tradition.

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Through the facades of modernization projects lie the fisherfolk left behind

Corporate giants greedily reclaim land and sea to build mega infrastructures, causing the fisherfolks’ loss of livelihood and homes.

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Rediscovering the medley: Bodabil, a jewel of the past

Bodabil’s magic has lost its shimmer in the Philippine entertainment repertoire. But its legacy lives on, inspiring many of today’s variety shows.

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Undying Passion: Sarah Elago champions the youth, the marginalized, and the Filipino

Sarah Elago’s compassionate advocacies translate to how she continuously fights for the youth’s voices to be heard.