Culture

02

Jul

By John Patrick Magno Ranara

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An escape from life’s burdens through age-old artworks

by JOHN PATRICK A. MAGNO RANARA A DEEP, heavenly version of Lucio San Pedro’s Sa Ugoy ng Duyan plays in the background, soothing and serenading visitors who enter the newly-launched 360-degree virtual exhibit of the National Museum of the Philippines. The museum commemorates the return of 115 art pieces brought…

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02

Jul

By Thea Andrea Magueriano

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Moving in the zone, nourishing the body

By THEA ANDREA C. MAGUERIANO WITH THE physical limitation during these taxing times, the medium for connecting oneself to the outside world is a gadget screen. Through the following fitness YouTubers, one may stretch and exercise by moving to calculated beats and hopping on the mat! The Fitness Marshall Caleb…

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17

May

By Samantha Argonza

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Art Fair Philippines opens first digital series

by SAMANTHA ARGONZA  FOR THE nine-year of their annual contemporary art showcase, Art Fair Philippines brought an online edition of the event. Alongside digital art displays, the fair introduced the significance of unique online files called Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in owning crypto artworks.  Founders Trickie Lopa, Lisa Periquet, and Dindin…

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04

May

By Christine Janine Cortez, Thea Andrea Magueriano and John Patrick Magno Ranara

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“Press Freedom Is The Pathway of Truth”: 5 Thomasians’ insights on World Press Freedom Day

TO COMMEMORATE the importance of journalists, the United Nations had declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day. This day acts as a reminder to both the government and citizens to respect press freedom and defend journalists from restraint and abolition. This year’s theme; “Information as a Public Good”…

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31

Mar

By Thea Andrea Magueriano

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Hesu Kristo: Reconnecting faith through art

by THEA ANDREA C. MAGUERIANO EVERY Holy Week, Christians commemorate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Devouts also spend these holy times reflecting on His life, sacrifices, and miracles.  During this season, passion is often shown through creative ways such as passion plays or senakulo. To interpret faith through…

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21

Mar

By Samantha Argonza

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10 Poems on Love and Isolation for World Poetry Day

by SAMANTHA ARGONZA HERALDING the significance of poetry, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marks March 21 as World Poetry Day.  Since 1999, World Poetry Day scribbles three values on why we have to celebrate it. First, despite our differences, we are still human. Our emotions enable…

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18

Mar

By The Flame Culture

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Chill’s Home-Baked Goodies: A bundle of assorted delights

by JOHN PATRICK A. MAGNO RANARA A MOTHER can bestow many gifts, values, and life lessons to her bundles of joy. For some, it is her unconditional love and support even in times of confusion; for others, it is her guiding wisdom as one traverses through the complex labyrinth called…

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11

Mar

By Theriz Lizel Silvano

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Choco Butternut Loaf: The Loaf of Your Life

CHOCOLATE chip cookies, nutty brownies, and soft cupcakes with towering frostings are just some of the regular sweet delicacies Filipinos love to bake and eat. Of course, the traditional kakanin such as puto, sapin-sapin, and bibingka will always have a special place in Filipinos’ hearts. These Filipino specialties opened doors…

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07

Mar

By Theriz Lizel Silvano

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Infused with vibrance: 5 Filipina Artists’ Whimsical Canvas

by THERIZ LIZEL R. SILVANO PERHAPS the greatest art ever created are women. Their complexity, individuality, and even ability to have contrasting personalities are anything but ordinary. Knowing a woman is never linear but rather a pattern of bends and turns — analogous to the curves of their bodies and…

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24

Feb

By Christine Janine Cortez

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Above the currents, in between blues

by CHRISTINE JANINE T. CORTEZ THE PROMISE of tomorrow comes in like ocean waves; it comes and it goes. But unlike the days, three-fourths of the natural world is made out of water ––  something that the modern generation of people often takes for granted. It should be widely addressed…

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