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Never too late: How ALS can help senior citizen graduates persevere through second chance education

Many consider old age as a limit to reaching their goals. But these senior citizen graduates show that it’s never too late to take the chance to achieve your dreams.

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Strings and soundboards: Putting together the quintessential Cebuano guitar

The guitar is the building block to many songs in the Philippines—but how have Cebuanos perfected the craft of guitar making?

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Seeking inclusion, PWDs fight for proper recognition in the workplace

Though work opportunities are limited for PWDs, they still strive to persevere and to break barriers in the workforce.

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Karangahan kan Bikolnon: Reclaiming the art of tigsik

As a tribute to the many intricacies of life, tigsik represents the heart and soul of the Bicolanos.

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Eat and go: Pastil unwraps the Moro food culture

From its Maguindanaoan roots to its popularity in and beyond General Santos City, pastil has truly championed the intricacies of Mindanaoan cuisine.

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From seas to savors: Telling the tale of asín tibuok

Many Boholano asinderos have called for support in bringing the smokey yet earthy asín tibuok to mainstream consumers.

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Alternative gems: How micro movie houses cement Philippine cinema’s legacy

Independent cinema has always thrived in these micro movie houses; but the theaters’ low numbers signify the threat of the genre’s development.

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Fear no evil: Demystifying the practice of exorcism

Demonic influences may manifest in different ways—the most dangerous of which is possession—but exorcists believe faith can always overpower evil.

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Faced with tragedy and grim realities, trauma journalists stand their ground

From braving strong typhoons to reporting militant crossfire, a trauma journalist’s job is the relentless pursuit of truth despite the danger.

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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.