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Carving spaces in concrete: the art of skaters’ tenacity in the metropolis

As the city’s avenues thrum with the hum of wheels on concrete, silhouettes glide in rhythm through the margins—empty lots, wide streets, nearby parks—turning overlooked patches into thrilling arenas. To many, skaters are a public nuisance and intrusion. But to those maneuvering the boards, skating is a ritual of expression, escape, and belonging—a way of…

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Project Linang PH rewrites education along the margins

Little by little, Project Linang PH flattens steep inclines to basic education, clearing the path for a more empowered tomorrow.

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Rant and Rave: We couldn’t be happier with ‘Wicked: For Good’

With its death-defying sequel, Wicked’s cinematic legacy has been changed “For Good.”

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Rant and Rave: Going from zero to hero with ‘Dispatch’

From disgruntled heroes to evolving ex-villains, ‘Dispatch’ proves that everyone—even fans and developers of tired video game genres—deserves a second chance.

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Rant and Rave: When ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ shines too bright

Swift casts the glaring spotlight on the grit and glamor of ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’

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Rant and Rave: In ‘Para Kay B,’ love can stay or stray

This adaptation of Ricky Lee’s ‘Para Kay B’ is a tragic tale of love—in all its misery and mystery.

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25 Cents’ Worth: The 4Ps’ paper-thin fix to poverty

Despite billions in funds, the 4Ps leaves social workers strained and families on a cycle of dependence, not a path out of poverty.

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Project Gunita resists in radical remembrance of Martial Law

Beyond being a digital archive, Project Gunita shines as a beacon of collective action rooted in the radical refusal to let history fade.

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Writer’s Recap: Gaza’s fractured voices reach DLSU in ‘Stories of Displacement: Palestine & Beyond’

Various voices and experts forged solidarity at a dialogue hosted by the Palestinian Collective, bridging the Filipino and Palestinian experiences of war and conflict.

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Rant and Rave: In “Into the Woods,” local artistry shapes our ever after

Audiences were swept “Into the Woods” with a fantastically local rendition of the Stephen Sondheim classic.