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HABI Weaves Culture, Tradition, and the Filipino Identity Back into the Industry

October 8, 2019

Weaving was a thriving industry even before Spain occupied the Philippines. Every tribe has its distinct style; the t’nalak from the T’boli, the pis siyabit from the Tausug, and the pandan from th...

The SOGIE Bill: What’s True, What’s False

Renee Marsha Babao

September 19, 2019

Culture, Lifestyle

Uproar ensued in the Senate when Risa Hontiveros, roused by Gretchen Diez’s case, pushed the SOGIE bill anew in the plenary. Refiling Senate Bill No. 159, otherwise known as the SOGIE (sexual orientation...

5 Filipino Books to Add to Your Reading List (And They’re All at MIBF 2019)

Berna Sastrillo

September 12, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Culture

When I was asked what books every Filipino should read, a lot of titles came to mind. Of course, you can’t go wrong with classic works: “Noli Me Tangere,” “Florante at Laura,” “MgaIbongMandaragit,” “The ...

Buwan ng (Mga) Wika: Ginagamit Mo Ba ang Mother Tongue Mo?

Berna Sastrillo

August 29, 2019

Culture, Uncategorized

Litrato ni Mimi Thian mula sa Unsplash Agosto. Buwan ng Wika. Uso na naman ang mga Tagalog slogan contest sa mga paaralan. Hindi rin papahuli ang social media; nagkalat na sa newsfeed ang mga infog...

Tipsy Tales’ Lambana: Filipino Folklore Meets Immersive Theater

Justine Lubag

August 27, 2019

Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Last July, my best friend Sab and I attended the soft opening of Tipsy Tales’ latest attraction, “Lambana.” If you ask me what it was, I wouldn’t really call it a Philippine folklore-themed horror house eve...

INKIGAYO: The KPop Sandwich Fans Are Crazy About

Ashley Petallano

July 9, 2019

Culture, pop culture

Egg mayo, strawberry jam, and crab and coleslaw — a combination that doesn’t sound appetizing at first, but can pique your interests, especially if you know your KPop biases live for them. Anyone who’s i...

Swipe Right: Filipino Modern Dating Etiquette

Geri Osorio

June 27, 2019

Culture, Dating & Singlehood, Relationships

Modern Filipino dating can be quite a puzzle. The dating scene definitely has evolved in recent years, with the emergence of dating apps and people becoming more open to casual dating. But for a conserva...

I’m a Feminist, and I Wear Heels!

Ruth M. Mazo

June 27, 2019

Culture, Fashion, Women's Issues

I have a confession. Though I consider myself a feminist, there are several things about the movement that make me uncomfortable: Andrea Dworkin’s radical view that heterosexual sex is tantamount to rape...

What Would We Do Without Bras?

Joy Soriano

June 26, 2019

Culture, Lifestyle, Women's Issues

Bras used to be just functional. For women who wanted to play sports in 14th century Greece, wrapping cloth around their breasts allowed them to move. It wasn’t until the 16th to 18th century that chest ...

Pride Month: What Do the Letters in LGBTQIA+ Stand For?

Renee Marsha Babao

June 6, 2019

Culture, Relationships

It’s Pride Month! Prepare for an onslaught of rainbows and the acronym “LGBTQIA+”all over your social media feeds. Icons as they are, however, the rainbow flag and the acronym can get confusing. Did y...