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Rant and Rave: Exploring life beyond ambition with ‘Bar Boys: After School’

‘Bar Boys: After School’ testifies to the crime of overexertion—both within the bounds of its narrative capacity and the arduous burden on our justice system.

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On and off the stage, local drag queens shine anyway

Amid both conservative and contemporary challenges, local drag queens strut through the strife to champion queer excellence.

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At bazaars, it’s not just business as usual

Bazaars offer more than just products—trading and tributing stories of local craftsmanship and community.

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To shift or not to shift: Charting the lane of one’s dream

By shifting programs, the highway of life expands—branching the intersection between professional prospects and personal discovery.

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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.