To the unfamiliar, Carlos Celdran is a controversial tour guide and artist, the guy who boldly stood out against the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) when it came to the passage of the equally controversial RH Bill. Celdran was so upfront that his act of shouting and displaying the word “Damaso” landed him…
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Culture hopping: Europe
Europe has always been a dream destination for many people. While some like it for its culture and elegance, it may also be because Europe is a place where various treasure troves from the ancient times can be found and have been thoroughly preserved, up to date. Any artist, architect, historian, or even engineer would …
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A bite out of the Big Apple
A young man runs down a dark alley. The air is cold and choked with smog, the tense rhythm of footsteps banging on rain-soaked pavement broken only by the distant wail of police sirens. He glances fearfully over his shoulder once, twice, then again, to check if the three burly men are still in pursuit…
Filipinos have one of the longest Christmas celebrations in the world, spanning from the start of the Ber-months, until early January, right after the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany. During this time, families gather in countless reunions, leaving one unable to fit in his or her new clothes, which ironically were bought especially…