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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Third spaces: An anchor of communities

The hustle and bustle of life in the city can often make a person yearn for a place of respite, where one can feel grounded in a community.

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Writer’s Recap: Grasping vibrant innovations at ‘Graphika Manila 2024’

Graphika Manila 2024 remains true to its promise—a creative recharge that revels in the pursuit of art.

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Rant and Rave: Wading through worlds with “The Boy and the Heron”

Japan’s godfather of animation returns with a peculiar story of a young knightly boy, a mother longing for acceptance, and a taunting Grey Heron.

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Writer’s Recap: Expressing musical ardor in LYO’s Forte 2024

The Lasallian Youth Orchestra proves romance is not dead as their fervent melodies uplifted the wearied hearts of the audience.