Honoring the Philippine flag
I PARTICIPATED in the 126th Independence Day parade on June 2 of last year on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York wherein...
Photojournalism, fake news and copyright
THE EQUIVALENT of fake news can be found in most periods of history, though it was not yet widely understood then or used as a term.
An interesting 1951 Supreme...
UP students dominate 2025 CineMapua Short Film Festival
STUDENTS from the University of the Philippines Film Institute (UPFI) received major awards in the recent 21st CineMapua Student Film Festival held from May 19...
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...