Category: Menagerie

Fairer times: A glimpse of the precolonial gender-crossers

From the babaylans to the Tedurays, our indigenous ancestors believed gender expression cannot be simply boxed within biological conditions.

Writer’s Recap: Lasallian literary, visual artists given recognition in LITAW VISAW 2024

Lasallian student artists from across the nation were awarded in this year’s iteration of the annual LITAW-VISAW.

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

Local music gigs immerse the Filipino youth in a community that’s flowing with support and passion for local music.

Kanlungan ni Maria’s mission of aging with grace

Situated amid the quiet uptown of Antipolo City, Kanlungan ni Maria is a welcoming haven for the overlooked elderly of society.

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

As the City of Manila boasts numerous cultural sites, the fortune teller of Ermita is a living icon and carrier of the heritage of Filipino lore.

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

Truly one for the books, the 49th MMFF is marked by timeless storytelling that attests to the profound influence of Philippine cinema.

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

Truly one for the books, the 49th MMFF is marked by timeless storytelling that attests to the profound influence of Philippine cinema.

Mirrors from melodies: The art of choir as a reflection of Filipino culture and heritage

Withstanding the test of time, the rich harmony and heritage of Filipino choral music plays on and far beyond.

Slowing down: Preserving culinary heritage through slow food movement

Amid the rise of artificial and preservative-riddled grub, the slow food industry rebirths lost ties to the simplicities of Filipino tradition.

Inumagahan: Celebrating the Filipino Simbang Gabi

While the annual nine-day tradition of Simbang Gabi is a collective Filipino practice, the involvement at the personal level differs for one person to the next.