Atop Taft’s tabletops, a hobby refuses to turn digital
Along Taft Avenue’s many twists and turns, gamers gather to celebrate a hobby that refuses to leave its tabletops.
At the seams of exile, Tatriz Asia weaves the Palestinian narrative
Stitching home across borders, Tatriz Asia keeps the Palestinian identity alive through threads of heritage, resilience, and belonging.
Vietnamese flavors find a new way home with Sophia Ngo
Blending two cultures within Taft’s corners, Thao brings authentic and innovative Vietnamese cuisine to the table—ready to serve a taste of home.
A walk down memory lane with Taft’s historical markers
More than an avenue, Taft is a thoroughfare where fragments of history endure amid an ever-changing urban landscape.
Staying on key with the unheard riffs of busking
Between fleeting applause and rhythms, buskers share stories and solace through music, even when the craft comes with noise that jams the melodies.
Who keeps Taft alive after midnight?
Lamp posts and starlit skies serve as the backdrop for night-shift workers striving to keep the dark safe.
In a race against time, audiovisual archivists keep the tapes rolling
Illuminating forgotten spaces, audiovisual archivists pull the lost frames of Filipino heritage into present consciousness.
Rant and Rave: Blood, guts, and the fall from glory of ‘The Boys: Season 5’
Despite the stellar performances, even “The Boys: Season 5” isn’t immune to a poorly executed finale.
How volunteers carry the weight of poor governance through bayanihan
In the face of calamity, communal efforts must complement, not replace, government action.
A rude awakening for the “American dream”
Amid immigration crackdowns in the US, Filipinos here and abroad find themselves piecing together the fractured pieces of the “American dream.”