Street vendors keep Taft fed on uncertain ground
Amid clearing operations and unpredictable foot traffic, Taft vendors sustain a fragile economy built on regulars and thin profits.
Vito Cruz, our home away from home
Beyond the appeal of big city living, Taft Ave. serves as home for people of all different walks of life.
Spilling the beans on Lasallians’ favorite cafes
From study nooks to quick caffeine fixes, Taft’s cafe scene has plenty to offer beyond the usual cup of coffee.
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.