Features

27

Nov

By Eduelle Jan Macababbad

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The new normal of theater, in the words of Ivan Gordola

FOR JAN Ivan Gordola, the challenge of leading Artistang Artlets (AA) has become more difficult as the pandemic continues to upend many lives.  The premier theater guild of the Faculty of Arts and Letters is undergoing a metamorphosis just in time for its 40th anniversary. No one would have thought…

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17

Nov

By Mary Nicole Miranda

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Asst. Dean Bernardo braves the new normal

by MARY NICOLE P. MIRANDA THE COVID-19 outbreak postponed almost everything this year — but never the learning. In compliance to physical distancing and mass gathering restrictions, schools and universities shifted to virtual learning to get the academic year started amid the pandemic. As he adjusts to an online environment,…

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27

Sep

By Maria Cecilia Pagdanganan

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Tita Anne’s Garden blooms amidst adversity

by MARIA CECILIA O. PAGDANGANAN  photo courtesy of Tita Anne's Garden's Facebook page THERE IS no greater joy than sharing with others one’s gifts and blessings. For Angel Gwyneth Aranton, she gladly shares the joys of gardening through her online business, Tita Anne’s Garden.  Angel’s love for gardening started at a…

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30

Jul

By Djulienne Flor Foster

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Loreta Arroyo shows off her true colors

by DJULIENNE FLOR V. FOSTER photo by FRANCES MARIE G. IGNALAGA/ THE FLAME BACK IN high school, she had always readied herself with powder and a lip balm. Now, she never goes out without filling her eyebrows and adding a pop of color to her lips with lipstick. She puts…

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22

Jul

By Patrick Miguel

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Julius Renomeron Jr. and Johmar Damiles: frame by frame

by PATRICK V. MIGUEL photo by FRANCES MARIE G. IGNALAGA/ THE FLAME SEATED IN  a crowded theater,  Julius Renomeron Jr. and Johmar Damiles held their breaths. Their hearts were beating rapidly as right before their eyes, they saw the title card of their film “Heist School” appear on the big…

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05

Feb

By Djulienne Flor Foster

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Philip Jamilla: Persevering with the masses

PHILIP JAMILLA always thought that he would live a normal and quiet life. He would pursue his master’s degree, become a professor, write for magazines, and eventually publish  his own books. Little did he know that his plans were about to change when he was tasked to cover a rally. …

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24

Jan

By Mary Nicole Miranda

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John Dale Trogo ignites the true Filipino Artlet spirit

DESPITE THE many jobs he had, the call of teaching and inspiring students always prevails in John Dale Trogo’s heart. As a Filipino professor, his mission is to equip his students well. This does not only end at the four corners of the classroom and does not limit to the…

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22

Dec

By Patrick Miguel

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Christian Tuaña: Defying Limitations

THE CLOCK hits 9 in the morning, and Christian Tuaña jolts awake. Upon opening his eyes, he utters a curse before muttering,“Here we go again.”  Inside his closet is an armor he set to wear every school days. A pair of black slacks and the iconic Artlet uniform. Wielding a…

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18

Jun

By The Flame Features

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Kiana Porras’s call to selfless service

by LORRAINE B. LAZARO and MARIA CECILIA O. PAGDANGANAN IF HAVING an unconventional and forward-looking mindset is indeed a powerful tool that can leave an impact on the world, then Kiana Porras is undoubtedly redefining what it means to be an environmental advocate. Kiana’s fervid outlook in life has always…

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18

Jun

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Mary Nicole Miranda

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Froilan Calilung ignites nationalism through teaching

by SYRAH VIVIEN J. INOCENCIO and MARY NICOLE P. MIRANDA THE CLOCK shows four in the morning—it is hours before the break of dawn, but for Froilan Calilung, his day has already started. He rises then sits on the edge of the bed where his wife also lays. He closes…

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