Culture

15

Feb

By The Flame Culture

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Lover’s Lane: A silent witness of deaths and dates

UNDER THE canopy of trees at the Plaza de Benavides lies a pathway, which saw the blossoming and the withering of innumerable relationships. But the so-called "Lover’s Lane" has witnessed more than just love stories. It was a quiet spectator of the horrors of World War 2 and a resting…

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08

Feb

By The Flame Culture

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Sip and save: Seven budget-friendly coffee spots around UST

AS STUDENTS rush to their buildings each morning, the smell of freshly brewed coffee trails them, filling the air with aromatic flavors.  Coffee has become a morning staple, though it often comes at a hefty price. But it does not have to take a huge chunk from the daily allowance…

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28

Jan

By The Flame Culture

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St. Thomas Aquinas: The man behind the saint

MANY LICENSURE exam takers pray to St. Jude, the patron of hopeless cases, light candles and hear masses every Thursday in the church dedicated to him in Manila.   Some people are skeptical of these practices, citing the need to study harder than rely on what cannot be proven. But others…

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08

Jan

By The Flame Culture

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St. Raymund de Peñafort: A man of arts and letters

ARTLETS KNOW St. Raymund as an edifice near Dapitan Street, their home.  The “Raymund” they refer to has wide windows and time-worn white columns for a face, standing four stories tall.  But behind the name Artlets recognize well is a intellectual worth knowing, a saint whose interests may be familiar,…

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30

Dec

By Eugene Paul Lorenzo

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Bibingka and Puto Bumbong: The Aftertastes of Christmas

THE MOST bittersweet days of the year are those that come after Christmas Day. One basks in the lull brought by the excess of Noche Buena and in the sense of home, hoping for the days to extend. But one also knows that soon, the parol, or Christmas lanterns, will…

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25

Dec

By The Flame Culture

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Academic ceasefire: Thomasians end term with peace-themed, rainy Paskuhan concert

THERE WERE rain showers and rants about the sudden closure of campus gates and it was still off-limits to outsiders but this year's much-awaited Paskuhan concert held on Dec. 21 still managed to bring the usual holiday cheers while encouraging Thomasians to reflect on the value of peace.  This year's…

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21

Dec

By Lila Victoria Reyes and Valerie Peralta

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Paskuhan Playlist: 12 Tunes for a Thomasian Christmas

PASKUHAN WILL always be part of Thomasians' Christmas celebration, and the festivities won't be complete without the songs that capture their holiday experiences. As a Christmas treat to Thomasians, The Flame curated a playlist to accompany them while enjoying the much-anticipated term-ender party.    1. Bibingka  Performed by Ben&Ben in…

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11

Nov

By Eugene Paul Lorenzo

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Rama, Hari: A Triumph of Filipino Creativity

WHAT HAPPENS if the greatest Filipino artists collaborate on a single work? How far can their artistic madness go? One may find the answers in a Filipino rock opera ballet adaptation of the Indian epic “Ramayana,” which took five national artists to create before it premiered in 1980. After its…

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16

Oct

By The Flame Culture

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More than just a tradition: A look at the history and the saintly entourage of Our Lady of La Naval

IN 1646, a naval captain of Filipino and Spanish troops on board two old trade galleons made a vow to the image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. If they defeat the numerically superior and fully armed Dutch forces sent to invade Manila, they would walk barefoot to…

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11

Oct

By Ron Kyle Gabrielle Reyes

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Prelims playlist: Assorted jams for late-night crams

IN THE dimly lit hours of dawn, when textbooks become necessary companions and coffee the greatest ally, there lies a secret weapon every student should have at their disposal: the perfect playlist.  With the ongoing preliminary examinations, having a strategically curated playlist may just come in handy.  Music is one…

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