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“MAY ASIM PA” is an appreciative Tagalog phrase often heard in storytelling involving middle aged women that acquired its double meaning: sourness and sweet. Literally translated in English it means “sourness retained” or “sour still.” Paradoxically the…
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 Court sedition case on a published “fake death”…
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 to May 23, 2025 at Mapua University. This year’s theme “Expand Your Vision”…
The young Ae-sun in the Netflix Kdrama “When Life Gives You Tangerines” lost the class election for presidency not because of fewer votes but because the class rich kid brought in treats for everyone. The drama follows…
For the 2025 national and local elections, the Philippines has over 68.4 million registered voters wherein 34,877,106 women make up 51percent of the electorate, while 33.5 million are males, indicating strong female participation. Regions with higher number of…
Bohol is “sinking” during May is a popular joke among Boholanos because the population of the island during this month is multiplied twice, thrice, or even four times. May is a special month in the island because…
When I was younger I always had dreams of flying through magical shoes. In Greek mythology, shoes, particularly sandals and winged sandals, symbolize various themes including speed, travel, divine aid, and even power or authority. Shoes, far…
Ate Guy is 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 22, 2025. “Rebelde si Guy. Sa loob ng pitong dekada ay…
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 the Lenten season. For two decades, Banahaw’s peaks, which had been…
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 storytelling, a means of worship, or simply a way to celebrate…
“Basically, your school has all big fish that came out of a small pond. You cannot always be the top student. It is impossible.” A line by Yang Gwan-sik (Park Hae-joon) to his daughter Geum-myeong (IU) about…
“We are the ones who show the world what women are capable of. We are the ones who prove that strength is not defined by gender.” A strong statement by Achrissa Maw of the Women’s Basketball Team…
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