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25 Cents’ Worth: The “s” in elections isn’t for sexism

When former President Rodrigo Duterte was flown to The Hague, one could only hope that his troublesome sexist legacy would be exiled along with him. Unfortunately, it lives on in the grimiest personalities that Philippine politics has to offer, as shown through campaigns for the 2025 Midterm Elections. Aspiring Pasig City congressman Atty. Ian Sia…

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Writer’s Recap: Passion and hope light LSDC-Street’s ‘Kalye Ritmo’ stage

At LSDC-Street’s ‘Kalye Ritmo,’ the stage was owned and the love was shared by the talented young and young at heart.

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Writer’s Recap: LYO’s ‘Forte 2025: Voices of Spring’ embraces seasoned talent in full bloom

Music possesses a visceral power to transport its listeners to an entirely different place, evoking a wide range of emotions through the simple draw of a violinist’s bow or the stroke of a pianist’s keys. This power rang true last March 27 and 28 at the Natividad Fajardo-Rosario Gonzalez Auditorium during the Lasallian Youth Orchestra’s…

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Writer’s Recap: HTG’s ‘DuLaSalle 2k24: Candelabra’ sets hopes and dreams alight

Harlequin Theatre Guild’s DuLaSalle 2k24: Candelabra is a story of heritage and heroism, passed on through generations and rooted in the narratives of Candelaria, Quezon.

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From the hands that shape narratives

With every intentional indentation, Filipino sculptors meticulously shape our heritage and mark their own imprints through the delicate artistry.

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Campus journalists bear the truth and carry the torch

Campus journalists are in a tight position: burdened with the responsibilities of truth while being shadowed by the constraints of school authorities.

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The Filipino spirit sets the stage in local musical theater

Beaming with pride and belting in tune, Filipinos are quick to fill theater seats not only for the classics but also for the newest productions.

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Coloring the silver screen by diversifying queer narratives

In the Philippines, queer representation in cinema still has its everests to climb, but its recent triumphs are not to be left for the end credits.

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Where grief rests, love lingers

What were moments of loud celebration are now times of solemn remembering—but it is in these times of grief that the departed’s legacies come alive.

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25 Cents’ Worth: Familiar politics Trump the Filipino interest

Strongman politics grip the Filipino psyche, thriving on narrow narratives, ominous oppression, and fabricated faith while swaying voter preferences.