Bohol sinks during the fiesta month of May
BOHOL is âsinkingâ during May is a popular joke among Boholanos because the population of the island during this month is multiplied twice, thrice,...
When life gives you tangerines: a tale of shoes and cabbages
WHEN I was younger, I always had dreams of flying by virtue of magical shoes.
In Greek mythology, shoes, particularly sandals and winged sandals, symbolize...
Comfort women should be given governmental actions similar to war veteransâ benefit
THE COUNTRY honored the World War II veterans during the recent Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor. It was also be a reminder of...
In memoriam: Nora Aunor (May 21, 1953 – April 16, 2025)
ATE GUY was a rebel.
Thus declared veteran writer Ricky Lee during the state necrological service for the late Nora Aunor held at the Metropolitan Theater on Tuesday, April...
The mysticism of Mount Banahaw
BEFORE its closure in 2004, Mount Banahaw used to be a significant destination for religious pilgrims and those seeking spiritual experience, healing and miracles, particularly during...
Confucianism and Filipino vaues in Chinese animation âNe Zha 2â
THE CHINESE animation âNe Zha 2â showcases elements of Confucianism, which in essence reflects Filipino values that have been significantly influenced by Christian morals.
Watching âNe...
Celebrating life through dancesÂ
DANCE has always played a significant role in human culture, acting as a universal language that transcends borders, languages, and time whether as a form of...
UPCAT as gateway to being âIskolar ng Bayanâ
âBASICALLY, your school has all the big fishes that came out of a small pond. You cannot always be the top student. It is impossible.â...
Third Sunflower Parade as tribute to UP women athletesÂ
âWE ARE the ones who show the world what women are capable of. We are the ones who prove that strength is not defined...
âKisapmataâ a tale of domestic violence, incest and the struggle to freedom
âTATAY knows best. Trust in Tatay. Trust no one else.â
A fatherâs seemingly innocent loving lines from Tanghalan Pilipinoâs (TP) stage adaptation of the 1981 drama...