Deep into the hidden valleys of literature, past the forests of fiction and hills of poetry, lies a hidden gem called prose. Prose, which can be defined as a form of language characterized by its natural flow of speech, spans several forms of communication. With its origins tracing back as early as Shakespeare’s time, prose…
What are we looking at when we measure a person? We know Kareem has the most points, Gates has the most money, Shakira has the most likes, and Obama got the most votes. But does this make them the best athlete, businessman, personality, or president? It could, maybe for some, but not without further discussion.…
Philippine literature, coming a long way from its humble pre-Spanish beginnings and nationalistic propagandas to modern 21st century writings, is an expression of our culture and experiences. As long as there are those who write their ideas on paper and share them with others, it’s hard to think we could actually run out of things…
“He is a genius,” says Dr. Rosemarie, referring to her husband Dr. Cirilo Bautista. A distinguished academician and poet of the Philippines, he became the 12th National Artist for Literature last June 20, putting him beside such literary giants as F. Sionil Jose, Edith Tiempo, and Nick Joaquin. He has also devoted more than 30…
In a part of Taguig City, beside the hustle and bustle of High Street where night-dwellers bask in the company of fellow night-dwellers and the sheer hope of a good time, is a quaint building where a hero quietly watches over the city while sipping from a Batman cup. “Ad man by day, comic book…
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum (CMO) No. 20, series of 2013 has raised more than a few eyebrows among professors of Filipino and organizations including Tanggol Wika and Pambansang Samahan ng Linggwistika at Literaturang Pilipino (PSLLF), as there are no Filipino subjects included in the proposed New General Education Curriculum (GEC) for college.
Santugon took 14 of 21 available seats in this year’s FE.
Last month’s SONA was a moment of national importance but it unfortunately turned into a fashion event.
I remember the first time I passed by Recto Avenue. I was amazed by the many document counterfeiters lined up at the sidewalks, openly operating right next to Manila City Jail and several schools. Even though they were clearly illegal, the accuracy and meticulousness these counterfeiters apply in their work – everything from diplomas to…
103 injured, 64 known deaths, five remains missing, and P5.68 billion or $130.45 million worth of damages to infrastructure and agriculture were left in the wake of Typhoon Rammasun, or locally known as Typhoon Glenda, after days of devastating wind currents and torrential downpour left the Philippines crippled. Moreover, it left the country’s premier industrial…
