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Tara, gig! The youth revitalizing the Metro Manila gig scene

Tara, gig! The youth revitalizing the Metro Manila gig scene

Mar 11, 20246 min read

Inside a seemingly small and secluded space, a group of people gather to bask in the experience of witnessing a gig performance. Vivid vocals, bouncing beats, and masterful melodies envelop the room, setting the mood for regulars and newcomers alike.…

Kanlungan ni Maria’s mission of aging with grace

Kanlungan ni Maria’s mission of aging with grace

Mar 11, 20247 min read

From the cordial practice of pagmamano to the internalized habit of saying po and opo, Filipino culture embraces a deep-seated respect for those who come before us. Our lolos and lolas have become the very symbolisms of wit, wisdom, and…

Fortune and misfortunes: Mang Geno sees the world in people’s palms

Fortune and misfortunes: Mang Geno sees the world in people’s palms

Mar 10, 20247 min read

Maestro Marco Geno Ginintuan’s fortune-telling spot in Ermita sits unassumingly at the side of the road, shaded by a large balete tree. He has been reading people’s palms in the same spot along Padre Faura Street for almost 31 years,…

Rant and Rave: The crowd-drawing magic of MMFF 2023—Part Two

Rant and Rave: The crowd-drawing magic of MMFF 2023—Part Two

Mar 9, 20248 min read

Variety The year 2023 saw the best and the burgeoning talents in the world of Filipino filmmaking. But the MMFF capped the year on a triumphant note as it achieved unprecedented gross sales, breaking the festival’s 2018 record of P1.06…

Rant and Rave: The crowd-drawing magic of MMFF 2023—Part One

Rant and Rave: The crowd-drawing magic of MMFF 2023—Part One

Mar 9, 20248 min read

Variety For nearly five decades now, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has continuously celebrated stories that distinctly belong to the Filipino people. In its 49th edition, the festival grew into a spectacle that drew endless crowds of people back…

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