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“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…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — I’ve been in the media industry for just two years—fresh out of college and internship. A month after graduating, I was fortunate to join CDN Digital as a social media specialist and writer.…
“If you destroy my country, I will kill you.” These were words uttered by former President Rodrigo Duterte Duterte on May 31, 2016. The documentary film called “Aswang” was recently screened again that coincided with the arrest…
“𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐲. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 e𝐥𝐬𝐞.” A father’s seemingly innocent loving lines from Tanghalan Pilipino’s (TP) stage adaptation of the1981 drama film “Kisapmata” that, however, hide issues of domestic violence, incest and the struggle to freedom. I first saw the suspense…
The country’s party-list system continues to be hijacked by the rich and powerful. Around half of party-list groups are being used as a backdoor to further entrench their political and economic interests. Election watchdog Kontra Daya reported…
“Never Forget” is an expression and political slogan used to urge others to remember the events surrounding a national tragedy. It was first used in relation to the damages brought by World War II which started as…
I spent Valentines Day watching a concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) not directly about traditional love but one that imparts narratives of love of country, solemn heroism and resiliency, Through the universal language of music,…
“Love is founded on a promise: to seek beyond ourselves in order to enable the other to continue to become the best version of themselves.” Thus declared Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in Tan-Andal vs.…
The performance of the eskrimadoras, or female arnis players, seemed to be a tribute to brave Filipina warriors during the 2025 PASINAYA Open House Festival of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Female members of the…
Binondo is the center of activities in Manila during the annual Chinese New Year celebrations where thousands gather for the special performances (Dragon/Lion dances), cuisine, lucky charms, prosperity fruits, and boxes of “tikoy”. Considered the first and…
Festivals are prime manifestations of the Filipino’s fervent devotion and faith characterized by history, artistry, creativity, and passion. “Viva Pit Senyor” and “Viva Senyor Hesus Nazareno” reverberate during the month of January which is the best month for…
The Traslacion of the Black Nazarene is oftentimes linked with “popular piety” or “people’s spirituality.” Held every 9th of January, this year is my second time to personally witness “traslacion,” which is a symbolic gesture that emulates…
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