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Out of sight, in the mind: The sobering reality of mental health issues

Mental illnesses are conditions that may not seem so apparent to any onlooker—but that does not make the struggle any less valid.

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Reigniting the firefighting industry with the women of Pandacan Fire Station

As one of the first all-female firefighting teams in Metro Manila, the women of Pandacan share their experiences in a male-dominated industry.

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Rant and Rave: Confessions of ‘A Very Good Girl’

Director Petersen Vargas breaks the mold of Philippine cinema with a film that draws attention to class struggle wrapped in layers of dark humor and campy elements.

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After hours with the University’s unsung heroes

Behind every harmonious community stands those who work to maintain its cleanliness, order, and security.

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Reclaiming the narrative, Filipina writers champion stories of womanhood.

The legacies of womanhood do not go unshared. Their stories live on and are immortalized through words weaved by Filipina writers.

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Writer’s Recap: Uncovering the “Halimaw” in HTG’s allegorical pop-rap musical

The theatrical group took to the stage once more to tell the tale of a noble commoner turned hero and a nation plagued by greed and power.

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The Taggaoa family in front and behind the lines of activism

Despite the crackdown on activists, the Taggaoas lean on each other for support and remain steadfast in their service to the people.

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Musikangbayan is music by the people, for the people

Musikangbayan frontman Danny Fabella writes songs of love, community, and resistance dedicated to the Filipino people.

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Stepping into the past with Batangas’ 19th century  heritage town

Underneath the nostalgic beauty of the houses in Taal is a rich history preserved by its present day residents.

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Through the embers, the legacy of the Manila Central Post Office lives on

Severely damaged by the fire, the majestic building serves as a reminder to honor the Filipino cultural heritage before it fades away with time.