If you’ve ever been a diehard fan of any TV show, movie, book, play or any other form of pop culture, chances are that you weren’t the only one. And chances are that within this loyal and enthusiastic group of fans you’re a part of (or “fandom”, as they’re collectively called), there is a small…
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“Atsi, tricycle!” (Older sister, tricycle!), “Ya sui, sidecar!” (Very beautiful, sidecar!), shouted two of many tricycle drivers at an informal jeepney stop near my family’s house. I threw my usual constipated look-slash-death glare at them and continued on my way, even if what just happened left me feeling disconcerted. I have been commuting on-and-off for…
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There’s no place like home
Many of us dream of coming home to see our family members after a long day of school. We imagine ourselves sharing something funny that had happened earlier in the day with our siblings, or telling our mothers and fathers about that quiz we almost perfected (or failed). But for some, it’s not that easy.…
Last June 8th at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, the Israeli Embassy hosted the 14th Israeli Film Festival with a showing of Natalie Portman’s directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness. This year’s theme for the festival was “Romance in the Holy Land,” featuring Israeli films which will be available for viewing in different Cinematheque…
Years ago, in a small home in Sagada, Laurence Espiritu was welcomed by a family of three. However, he wasn’t there for an aunt’s birthday, nor was he greeted with a barrage of facial prods and “Hijo, ang laki mo na!”s. In fact, he didn’t know them at all. They were a family of strangers…
“What happened is that we had this very old CD. It’s called Rolie Polie Olie, and it’s like this really old cartoon,” Gab (III, BS-EPSY) shares. “Me and my siblings, before we’d go to school, we would always watch that.” Not too long ago, DVDs were still a thing. It wasn’t perplexing to go to…
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Good Filipinos: The path to improvement
Last June 10th, the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) held an event entitled “Good Filipinos”, at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. In attendance were the upper echelons of the Philippine government, such as congressmen and generals, as well as luminaries within the private sector dedicated to the improvement of their country. The presenters…
The LaSallian, the University’s official student publication, started its operations in the 1960s. A paper for the students, of the students, and by the students, The LaSallian is deeply rooted in its colorful history, one that helped shape it into what it is today, which is the bastion of issue-oriented critical thinking. This fulfillment wouldn’t…
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Chillist 5: The chillest places in Taft
Oftentimes, life can be draining. The academic requirements take their toll, the org projects become a constant source of fatigue, and the never ending wheel of university life finally hits the bottom. Eventually, you just need a place to unwind: a spot where you can enjoy a nice cold beverage in peace, or where you…
When Mom and Dad couldn’t always be around growing up, who was there to help look after you? While some had grandparents to take over, a number of us recall having someone we fondly called, “Yaya!” Overseas, they are referred to as domestic helpers, nannies, sitters, or maids. Here, we call them yaya, inday, or…