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The Good General RMA

(Part I) Often, the more fascinating kind spring out of the blue, like an unread Louis L’ Amour among PG-18 stuff. Or, a leather-boot-strutting Cool Uncle’s visit, light years off-grid, and spotting...

Social Media and Modern Language Trends

The digital age has transformed the way we communicate, interact and express ourselves. Such transformation is obvious with almost all people from all ages and walk of life having access with social...

Two Cinemalaya 2024 films on Indigenous Peoples: The Atis in “Tumandok” and Kalingas in “The Wedding Dance”

Cinemalaya this year featured two films on indigenous peoples:  the Atis of Panay  in   “Tumandok” and Kalingas  in  “The Wedding Dance”. Tumandok reveals the struggle of indigenous people to reclaim...

Crazy Terminologies

I once wondered why they ever called people crazy or even lunatic at all? Maybe, the medical word is insane! However these words: crazy, lunatic or insane are confusingly bereft of actual meaning!...

Iron Ladies of Abra

First of Two Parts The term “Iron Lady” is historically reserved for exceptional women who exhibit strength, leadership, and resilience, breaking barriers and exceeding expectations in male-dominated...

of sunshine and moonlight

He was used to walking on sunshine, used to the solemn calm of sunrises the way morning greets the world, hi.   She was used to running on moonlight, used to the solemn silence of sunsets the way...

‘Tweaking’ the anti-drug operations

On July 29, in the Lower House’s Committee on Human Rights’ fourth inquiry into the “Drug War Years,” victims anew shared their ordeals. Their accounts aimed to put a human face on a ‘War’ that left...

Carry On

Trigger warning topic on personal experiences on schizophrenia, maintenance medicines and overall health. Should you need help on mental health, you can reach the Baguio City Health Services Office...

Bakit May ‘Ako’ sa Takot?

lumipas ang ilang buwan nang kaniyang maalala, na siya pala’y hindu na nagsusulat ng tula. lumipas ang ilang buwan at kaniyang nasaksihan, mga salita, lira, tono, at hugis na may pinatunguhan...

Internet and the Philippines

One of the things that irritates me with balikbayans is the comparisons they make on things here in the Philippines with those in the country where they come from. Statements like, “Hay naku, ang...

Opinion

“Alipato at Muog”  film on desaparecidos  won  73rd FAMAS Best Picture and Best Director

Exactly a year after being given an X-rating, “Alipato at Muog”  film on desaparecidos  was recognized as Best Picture  by  the  Filipino Academy of Movie ...

Working With (Not Against) the Machine: How I Use AI Without Losing My Voice

One of the most common concerns I hear is, "Aren't you worried AI will replace writers?" My honest answer: not ...

Sail On, Friend!

People come and go as they say. Yet, the ones who stay are the ones we have to be grateful ...

Rattan and  climate change

Osaka, Japan –   The  use of rattan for the façade of the Philippine Pavillion perhaps is  a simple way  to ...
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