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You may have noticed this old, forgotten, and decaying building when you pass by Ermita in Manila. Despite the wear and tear of this old building, it manages to show the intricate details and art that form this archival structure. If you look closely at the glass windows, the carvings on the walls, and the […]
Zero. Two. One. Three. One. Zero. If you’re a Filipino, you would be familiar with a sequence like that, said in a robotic voice. This number sequence leads to a song when entered into a karaoke machine. Karaoke is a big part of Filipino culture. A lot of our celebrations have music and singing. Machines […]
Let me straighten my back. Breathe. Ready? Hit play. Now, don’t be fooled by the title. While I’m a staunch Eraserheads fan, we’re not going to focus only on them. Let’s see how this will pan out. I’m currently playing the first song in the Pinoy rock playlist I’ll feature below while typing. Let’s find out […]
Tinikling is one of the best-known folk dances in the Philippines. It originated in Leyte during the Spanish occupation of the country. Tinikling was born out of the need of local Filipinos to survive the punishment of standing between two bamboo poles, which were then clapped together. The word tinikling came from the name of […]
Acting, dancing, and singing. That exhilarating feeling when the show reaches its closing scene. These are the things theater enthusiasts long to experience again. Although canceled shows and live-streamed plays are scenarios theater faces today, most theater organizations must adjust and innovate in this time of the pandemic since mass gatherings are forbidden. By defying all odds, […]
Despite earning a bad rap as the worst social media network for mental health, according to a report published by Time magazine in 2017, Instagram can be a great source of creative ideas and inspiration, especially when you follow remarkable artists with extraordinary minds. These people have been putting the famous photo and video sharing app to […]
The holy month of Ramadan officially starts today, April 13, for all members of the Islamic faith around the world. Here in the Philippines, this will be observed mostly by our Muslim brothers and sisters in Mindanao and other parts of the country. How is it celebrated and why is the occasion significant for the […]
Are you trying to enjoy another round of summer under tight quarantines, but don’t seem to know how? Music might help make it a little less dull and we got you covered in that department. Check out these 12 selected tracks you or your friend might want to consider adding on your next pandemic playlist: “Sunshine” […]
Lenten season is one of the significant annual affairs in the Christian calendar. Devout members of the Catholic church mark this event through 40 days of penance and prayers, leading up to the observance of Holy Week. Filipinos who embrace Christianity would normally take part in various church-led activities during this period, beginning with the […]
The University of the Philippines (UP) has issued an open call for entries to the PAG-AALAYwebXHIBITION & FESTIVAL, an online video festival that will showcase stories of everyday Filipino heroes. The festival welcomes entries from all, amateur or professional, Filipino filmmakers, multimedia creators, and artists whose works capture stories of resilience, inner strength, and humanity of Filipinos. […]