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The human body comprises various systems that work hand in hand to produce a single move. Even when we are asleep or at a standstill, our body continues to function 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our body is like a hard shell filled with many functions, some we might not even be […]
If the food we eat is what we are, then who are we? Filipino cuisine has been around for centuries. It went through several changes of the seasons and colonial influence. These are evident in every food we serve on the table today. But when it comes down to it, what does our food really […]
Makati, hard to get in, harder to get out. One may journey to a comical relief on how apt this Central Business District’s catchphrase is – Make It Makati. Whether it jokingly means to make it to the bus, jeepney, or the office on time, it demands from you one thing – hustle. We often […]
Cinemalaya, the country’s premier independent film festival, has produced some of the best movies that graced the Philippine cinemas. It has been a breeding ground for filmmakers and actors who wish to break boundaries and create statements through the art of filmmaking. Since Cinemalaya started in 2005, we witnessed old and new representations with their […]
#TIL – Sports, an ever-present aspect of our culture, has been a consistent source of pride and nationalism. It’s always a source of inspiration to young and aspiring athletes and even non-athletes. Filipino athletes will again have another shot to make our country proud again. Nineteen of the country’s best athletes will be gunning to […]
Few kilometers away, a mountain top in Zambales is spewing lava. The wind blowing the ashes quickly – forming an eruption cloud, making the skies look like they’re burning. Three young siblings, Anawangin, Nagsasa, and Capones, witness their Mother Pinatubo release her cataclysmic wrath. Anger dissipates, and after hours of darkness, ashes start falling to […]
Remember when everyone in the world was at the edge of the seat waiting for vaccines? Remember that time when we were confined in our homes and are unable to go to places or dine in our favorite restaurants and coffee places? Those days will soon be over, and you will be the most significant […]
“My source is endless, as an artist. In my search for the heavens, I have to look down instead of looking up. Down to Earth is my way up to heaven. Mindanao, amongst islands, is the closest to Earth. “ Art is an essential element of society. It depicts life, culture, and state of mind […]
Makati, hard to get in, harder to get out. One may find the journey to a comical relief on how apt this Central Business District’s catchphrase is – Make It Makati. Whether it jokingly means to make it to the bus, jeepney, or the office on time, it demands from you one thing – hustle. […]
Manila is Southeast Asia’s third most expensive city to live in – just behind Singapore and Bangkok. Need to take a second to let that sink in? It came as no surprise, though, given almost everything in the nation’s capital seems to have exorbitant cost. But what’s surprising, perhaps, is that the city also recorded […]