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On the path to Brotherhood

Oh brother! Let’s get this straight. They’re not priests. So what are they? They seem to be an esoteric mystery, these figures clad in white, often seen walking leisurely in the campus. But despite their friendly demeanor, most students keep a respectful distance from them, almost as if they fear that to lay their eyes…

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Outdoor Club survival kit

If you’re an aspiring outdoorsman, or find yourself thinking of becoming one, a survival kit is something that shouldn’t be amiss. Knowing this, you should also keep in mind that you wouldn’t be set without packing specific tools in your survival kit. Lucky for you, we took note of some tips and tricks we’ve picked…

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Taft Troopers: Board game night at Exile

Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly, Cluedo – these were the games we played growing up. But as school, the Internet, and television came along, somewhere along the way, most people stopped playing. In the meantime, the games evolved, new games emerged, and a few others kept to it. And recently in come places, tabletop games, as…

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Film odyssey: Unconventional movie making

On April 25, 2014, the trailer for Richard Linklater’s American drama, Boyhood, was uploaded onto YouTube. In the 93 seconds that it played, the casual viewer only needed to see the first 22 to get pulled in. It was not explosions, rap music or a girl that would grab your attention but three lines of…

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LGBT and proud: Demystifying the Queer Archers Alliance

In a university used to the familiar hues of yellow and orange exists a group of individuals proudly exuding all the colors of the rainbow. The Queer Archers Alliance (QAA), an enclave for the members of the LGBT community, is a non-accredited organization that serves as a support group for individuals who experience gender discrimination…

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Reviving the Queen of Streets

Just an LRT ride to Carriedo station, right beside the Santa Cruz Church is a queen called Escolta waiting to be rediscovered for her history and unparalleled beauty.

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Kawaii in Manila 2: The First Philippine Kawaii Convention

Japan is a land known for many things including its cuisine, its technology, and its history. What the Land of the Rising Sun is arguably more famous for, however, is its pop culture: from giant mutant lizards fighting other equally large monsters, to animated entities with huge eyes, the entire world has fallen in love…

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Reveling the 64th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature

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Annoying things people do during public commute

We present a list of the most annoying things you’ll encounter during public commute.

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In the name of Bengga

In this technology-driven world, snail mail has become a thing of the past, and mobile apps have become the latest innovation of the present. Nowadays, hundreds of apps are being designed for every smartphone user. Be it for entertainment or for business – the choices are infinite, but among the more popular apps downloaded today…