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Birkenstock's 'the Philippines by Foot' campaign is a reminder that most of us forget that we're walking through history.
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He makes us laugh at ourselves in today's world and language, showing authenticity in absurdity.
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Jun Robles Lana reconfigures the eponymous madwoman into an unabashedly feminist figure of the Philippine revolution, which works only within its limits.
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Historical fiction offers a powerful lens to understand our world and ourselves.
Multiple studies suggest that reading fiction boosts empathy by helping us imagine the lives of others. It allows us to see the world through different perspectives shaped by time, class, geography, and struggle. Historical fiction, in particular, offers a powerful lens through ...
And how pearls, whether we realize it or not, have come to shape ideas of our nationhood.
Pearls have long been used to metaphorize the Philippines. Of course, the pearl is omnipresent in our literature, extending all the way to our national anthem, crystalized in the "Perlas ng silanganan..." line. Most famously, Jose Rizal immortalized the Philippines' "Perla del ...
Formerly the tallest building in Manila, the First United Building has been a silent witness to the changing times.
First United Building (FUB), a 96-year-old Art Deco structure on Escolta Street, Binondo, Manila, won the Malasakit Gran Prix Award at the 2024 Good Design Award Philippines, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry-Design Center of the Philippines ( ...
The "Reuniting the Surigao Treasure" exhibit highlights the rich artistic traditions, complex social hierarchies, and sophisticated economic practices of precolonial Philippines.
On April 27, 1981, Edilberto "Berto" Morales, a heavy machinery operator working on an irrigation project in Sitio Magroyong, barrio San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, stumbled upon an array of golden objects scattered along a 100-meter stretch of landfill quarried from ...
"Dugong aso" has been used to describe Kapampangans. Is it because they have allegedly consumed dog meat?
Kapampangans are famous for their rich food culture deeply rooted in their history and traditions. They are known for their penchant for incorporating exotic food into their cuisine, a testament to their adventurous and innovative culinary spirit.Dog-eating-considered unethical and ...
A cease-and-desist has been ordered on the demolition.
When it comes to brutalist architecture in Metro Manila, one may recall the Manila Film Center in Pasay City, Faura Hall at Ateneo de Manila University, or, hey, even the KFC Greenhills branch along EDSA. However, an undeniable pillar of the imposingly ...
Thanks to Southeast Asian mod creators.
Have you ever wondered what Jollibee would look like during pre-colonial times? We certainly haven't. Yes, we know. Consumerism, capitalism, and pre-colonial identities don't exactly complement each other. Still, for curiosity's sake, a couple of hard-working ...
What if… Basilan became a French colony in 1844?
In the contemporary world of Filipinos, despite the scars we carry from our long, arduous history under colonizers, there is much adoration for anything foreign. This allure is birthed into existence, something we refer to now as the colonial mentality.It's ...
Back in the ‘50s, Filipino soldiers fought for South Korea.
Before the Korean cultural wave, the Philippines was already tied to Korea-this time through blood and battle instead of K-dramas and K-pop.A few years after World War II ended, it was North Korea's turn to stoke conflict ...
It’s not at all like history class.
The history of the Philippines boasts countless narratives, although not all of them get time in the spotlight. These pieces of history get buried somewhere in the abyss of ancient documents and accounts. So what happens to them? That's where The ...
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