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Reclaiming the narrative, Filipina writers champion stories of womanhood.

The legacies of womanhood do not go unshared. Their stories live on and are immortalized through words weaved by Filipina writers.

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Writer’s Recap: Uncovering the “Halimaw” in HTG’s allegorical pop-rap musical

The theatrical group took to the stage once more to tell the tale of a noble commoner turned hero and a nation plagued by greed and power.

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The Taggaoa family in front and behind the lines of activism

Despite the crackdown on activists, the Taggaoas lean on each other for support and remain steadfast in their service to the people.

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Musikangbayan is music by the people, for the people

Musikangbayan frontman Danny Fabella writes songs of love, community, and resistance dedicated to the Filipino people.

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Stepping into the past with Batangas’ 19th century  heritage town

Underneath the nostalgic beauty of the houses in Taal is a rich history preserved by its present day residents.

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Through the embers, the legacy of the Manila Central Post Office lives on

Severely damaged by the fire, the majestic building serves as a reminder to honor the Filipino cultural heritage before it fades away with time.

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Past glory: Revisiting Malate’s unapologetically queer spaces

The streets of Malate once brought belongingness to the marginalized LGBTQ+ Community—but this vibrancy has been lost through time.

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Custodians of legacy: Maritime conservationists make waves to protect PH waters

Marine conservationists have stepped up as the stewards of the seas, committed to protecting aquatic life from the greedy hands of corporations.

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Ghosts of democracy: Transcending loss with families of desaparecidos

Grieving a disappeared loved one is difficult to bear while more cases of enforced disappearances continue to haunt society.

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Justice delayed fuels Lila Pilipina’s fight for comfort women

Dedicated to providing a voice for Filipino comfort women, Lila Pilipina continues to call for justice and institutionalization.