“Let us retell the story of EDSA.” Archbishop of Lipa Gilbert Garcera, D.D., president of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said in the pastoral letter for the 40th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution that “our first duty is to remember.” “The fire of EDSA, set aflame forty years ago, is our task to sustain. Let courage once …
Creative Writing is a form of art. More than the paintings and graphics, writing is an expression of our thoughts and those topics close to our hearts. Among other things, writing has been an advocacy where I have blended creativity, arts and everything else in-between. Last Tuesday, a local author friend – Lester Laoagan launched …
Chinese new year normally falls mid February when enthusiasts in red color shirts flock the streets of Binondo for the special performances of Dragon/Lion dances, cuisine, lucky charms, prosperity fruits, and boxes of “tikoy”. Binondo is considered as the world’s first and oldest Chinatown that was established in 1594 as a permanent settlement for Chinese immigrants, particularly those …
Trigger warning: The following article may contain sensitive topics on suicide and mental health. Reader discretion is advised. If you know someone is in need of support or if you yourself need assistance, call 911 or 09190696361 for emergency cases. Suicide is a serious matter, urgent response is needed. Reach out to a professional. According …
A few weeks before the May 2025 midterm elections, road improvements were announced along our street in Baguio. Like most residents, I welcomed the news—but with the quiet resignation that comes from experience. We all knew what usually followed: dust, noise, traffic, and a road perpetually “under construction” long after the tarpaulins faded and the elections …
What is art? It may be an expression of the soul. It may be in song, poetry, drama, design, dance, crafts, writing, drawing, illustrating, painting and many other media. It is as varied as the universe and as diverse as the people. To you, what is art, really? In mental health, art heals. Why? It …
As T’boli bells are believed to turn away misfortune, negative energy, and malevolent entities. every Filipino should have at least one piece in their possession to protect them from the evil effects of corruption. The sounds of T’boli bells , or Tungkaling, consistently reverberate during the annual Pasinaya Open House Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex . Tungkaling …
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“Mas komportable, kaya Comm ang course ko.” It’s a line often tossed around by those who barely grasp the complexities of a discipline that has long been stereotyped as the refuge of people who love to talk and hate math. But anyone who has truly immersed themselves in the study of Communication knows this: the …
“Years of detention seem eternal yet I have decided to be just philosophical about this. I thought should strive to “bloom where I am planted,”. Words from slain peace activist Randy Malayao lifted from our messenger chat on his experience during his four years of detention. He was arrested by military elements on May 15, 2008 as a suspect in …
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I wonder how people know what they want in life and sort of, get the good out of life – career wise and all. I envy those of a young age who know what they want out of life. Well, maybe so and sometimes. Speed is not even a goal, sometimes you have to take …
