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May himala!: People are back in Edsa
Commentary
September 23, 2025

May himala!: People are back in Edsa

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
In ‘Baha sa Luneta,’ crocodile as the Filipino symbol of greed and corruption (Photo by Medel Sablaya) Filipino irreverent wit…
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I found myself right smack among the rioters in Mendiola
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September 23, 2025

I found myself right smack among the rioters in Mendiola

By Totel V. de Jesus
He told me they were heading to Mendiola and would storm Malacañang. “Galit na po kasi ang taong bayan, kung puro social media lang tayo…
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‘Laglagan’ much? Don’t be confused
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September 17, 2025

‘Laglagan’ much? Don’t be confused

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
CONFUSED by the “laglagan” (loose translation: dumping) happening these days? Don’t be. Stay focus. The plunderers really aim to…
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Dear Evan Hansen: Why it's a musical worth your time in these times
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September 12, 2025

Dear Evan Hansen: Why it's a musical worth your time in these times

By Vincen Gregory Yu
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ runs until October 5 at The Theater at Solaire, Parañaque City. Listening to Dear Evan Hansen eight years ago…
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Walang Aray: I’m happy to report that this staging is unequivocally its best yet
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September 11, 2025

Walang Aray: I’m happy to report that this staging is unequivocally its best yet

By Vincen Gregory Yu
‘Walang Aray’ runs until Oct. 12, 2025 at the PETA Theater Center, Quezon City. When I saw the Philippine Educational Theater…
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What does ‘Filipino-ness’ look like on stage today?
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September 9, 2025

What does ‘Filipino-ness’ look like on stage today?

By Vincen Gregory Yu
Delphine Buencamino (left) and the ensemble of ‘Quomodo Desolata Es Isang Dalamhati’ (Photo from Areté Ateneo FB) Ekis…
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Superstar Liu Yuning charms the world in The Prisoner of Beauty—the love story people are swooning over
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September 2, 2025

Superstar Liu Yuning charms the world in The Prisoner of Beauty—the love story people are swooning over

By Liana Garcellano
Liu Yuning as Wei Shao and Song Zu Er as Xiao Qiao begin their sweet moment in a night festival scene in ‘The Prisoner of…
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The day I resorted to sackcloth and ashes against corruption
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September 1, 2025

The day I resorted to sackcloth and ashes against corruption

By Alma Cruz Miclat
I woke up on the 22nd of August to incessant rains and news of flooding in some areas in Manila. We planned on starting our Day of Prayer…
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An uncomfortable watch: Liza Soberano’s bid for authenticity
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August 22, 2025

An uncomfortable watch: Liza Soberano’s bid for authenticity

By Nina Roxas
“Mind your f*king business!” echoes in my room, as Liza Soberano stabs at a cake multiple times, grunting as she does so. It feels…
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Why The Life of Chuck is worth my wait
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August 20, 2025

Why The Life of Chuck is worth my wait

By Von Katindoy
Just when I thought I’d just catch it on streaming, the film adaptation of The Life of Chuck, a short story culled from Stephen…
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