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Amid dissonance, dubbing synchronizes stories and the Filipino voice

As midday strikes, the familiar routine of watching cable television bears a Filipino rhythm, carried out by the art of dubbing. From the quirky antics of Western cartoons to the high action of anime, dubbing has transformed countless forms of media into Filipino experiences.  By adapting shows into the local tongue and humor, dubbing bridges…

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Unfolding Binalot’s eco-friendly legacy, one leaf at a time

More than food, Binalot stands as a chain rooted in sustainability—serving customers and communities through their beloved leaf-wrapped meals.

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The price of culture: Marketing Filipino identity

With Filipino culture at the forefront of brand marketing, it faces a crucial crossroads: genuine celebration or mere commercialization.

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Pixelated pursuit: The pull and gamble of gacha games

Tantalizing as gacha games may be, players must jump hoops to avoid sacrificing the games’ essence amid the endless chase for the next rare pull.

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In with the old and new: How Filipino fashion seams tradition and innovation

Designers and wearers alike keep Filipino fashion alive through reinvention—stitching time-honored heritage into today’s couture.

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To live and to love: Pandesaii sketches the sapphic existence

Nestled within the warmth and intimacy of Sai Gerona’s artworks is a rallying cry for sapphic resistance in a world that often erases them.

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Rant and Rave: Tailing the Moons’ glow in ‘Genshin 6.0’

Upon departure from the vibrant Natlan, Genshin Impact players awaited news of the seventh and final nation, a land of Cryo and the stronghold of the contentious Fatui, Snezhnaya. Together with the game’s fifth anniversary, many were eager to see what Hoyoverse had left in their wheelhouse, only for the developers to revive a long-dormant…

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Walking the line of fire, the media remains biased for truth

The media has consistently been burdened with the responsibility to impart timely and relevant messages, especially amid rapid changes and demands. One would think that the noble undertaking of newsgathering and reportage should warrant respect, but this is simply far from reality.  While the media’s role and agenda has always been contentious, the flame of…

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Writer’s Recap: The marvel of Lasallian musicians in ‘Night of the Arts: A Music Division Festival’

The Culture and Arts Office (CAO) boasts a plethora of student interest groups full of incredible Lasallian talent. Among them is the Music Division, composed of the De La Salle University Chorale (Chorale), De La Salle Innersoul (Innersoul), and Lasallian Youth Orchestra (LYO). These groups bring together Lasallians in their love for music and the…

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Writer’s Recap: A golden reverie of soul and sound in “Animusika 2025”

A vibrant night of soulful songs and jovial jubilation—this encapsulated this year’s Animusika last June 20 at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall grounds, where the celebration of the University Vision-Mission Week (UVMW) reached a bittersweet yet blissful climax. Performers from a maelstrom of musical genres came prepared to set the stage on fire with their…