Bodabil’s magic has lost its shimmer in the Philippine entertainment repertoire. But its legacy lives on, inspiring many of today’s variety shows.
Author: Lizelle Villaflor
Sarah Elago’s compassionate advocacies translate to how she continuously fights for the youth’s voices to be heard.
T’nalak represents both the T’boli community’s personal dream and their tribe’s rich culture.
Many of the child sexual abuse victims and their families fight for justice and accountability from perpetrators.
The Philippine olfaction industry is on a slow rise, spreading its fragrance one scent at a time.
For many domestic workers, the holiday season may not always be filled with joy.
Magic, sorcery, and the supernatural are only the tip of the iceberg in witchcraft.
The Philippines is renowned for its rich biodiversity, boasting around 240 protected areas of land and water. But all this is under threat as wide-scale infrastructure, modernization, and resource extraction displace indigenous peoples (IPs) and propel the encroaching climate emergency. Moved by this purpose, environmental activists are on the frontlines, advocating for concrete policies and…
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Stripped bare: Exposing the male gaze
Sensual jazz music plays in the background. Then, the camera slowly pans upward over a pair of long legs, a narrow waist, a bulging chest, and luscious lips—cut to men salivating over the voluptuous Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? From that moment on, she is merely a fantasy—nothing more and nothing less. Films…
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How art conservation defies time
To stand before a work of art is to take in its splendor—bright hues masterfully laid out across the canvas, striking faces with eyes that seem to pierce your soul, and stunning landscapes captured in up to 20 feet tall paintings. As your eyes rove across every detail, you begin to comprehend the weight of…