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My sister wants to be called ‘they’ (singular)
Commentary
December 20, 2021

My sister wants to be called ‘they’ (singular)

By Stefanie C. Rostoll
My 66-year-old mother recently sent a text message to my sister’s boyfriend: “Please, ask her to call me,” she pleaded, sans any…
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Christmas binge list: Imagine Bing Crosby in duet with David Bowie
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December 20, 2021

Christmas binge list: Imagine Bing Crosby in duet with David Bowie

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
Credit: Netflix/YouTube We Pinoys continue to love musicals, especially TV variety shows with elaborate musical numbers.  Every holiday…
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How I ran into subtle sexism in the Filipino workplace
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December 13, 2021

How I ran into subtle sexism in the Filipino workplace

By Gigi Monde
The “Me too” movement has created a ripple effect on how women are treated and perceived the world over. The Philippines is always a bit…
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‘Tick…Boom!’, ‘Katips’, plus a less than fabulous Fil-Am movie
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December 6, 2021

‘Tick…Boom!’, ‘Katips’, plus a less than fabulous Fil-Am movie

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
Vince Tanada and Jerome Ponce in “Katips”: Charming and entertaining, it doesn’t play like an introductory course to…
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Downton Abbey: Exquisitely written, the series takes your breath away
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November 22, 2021

Downton Abbey: Exquisitely written, the series takes your breath away

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
Credit: Focus Pictures/YouTube Nearly everything about the acclaimed British TV show Downton Abbey is focused on higher ground. It’s about…
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Almost Christmas
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November 19, 2021

Almost Christmas

By Conchita C. Razón
MY CHAIR ROCKS Our tree is up! It’s all lit and bright and beautiful! No new ornaments this year.   The old ones were all given a…
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Jollibee: How to create brand love in this pandemic
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November 15, 2021

Jollibee: How to create brand love in this pandemic

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
Francis Flores: ‘Powerful truths well told’ (Photo from FB Francis Flores) The relentless lockdowns have turned us into a captive…
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How I nagged and threatened my dad to let me register
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November 8, 2021

How I nagged and threatened my dad to let me register

By Gabriel Mañago
This is published from YOU.com.ph Since we were old enough to walk, we Filipinos have been taught “Family First”, but what would…
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Non-political dynasties (minus Joan Collins)
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November 5, 2021

Non-political dynasties (minus Joan Collins)

By Edmund Dennis Ladaw
Credit: Netflix Asia/YouTube Now streaming on Netflix is the much awaited fourth season of the nighttime soap about two wealthy families…
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Exhale deeply: An interactive moment
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October 22, 2021

Exhale deeply: An interactive moment

By Freida Dario-Santiago
Editor’s Note: This is an interactive sensory experience. Read, relax, watch, and have a listen. The author shares video and music links…
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