Literary Archives - The Flame

10

Jun

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Collateral

WE WERE victims of early morning shifts and late night duties. We would wake up before everyone else and arrive home when everyone was asleep. We were at war with the duality of our bodies, confused about which consciousness to follow. A piece of paper was plastered on the wall…

Baring one’s soul and secrets with 20 questions

10

Jun

By Anthea Anika de Sales

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Baring one’s soul and secrets with 20 questions

THE WALLS one built can come crashing down when the right person is let in. However, in 20 Questions, these barriers are not mere metaphors as the two protagonists find themselves literally confined within these walls against their will. The Palanca award-winning piece by Juan Ekis was staged by the…

02

Jun

By Von Zyron Alimorong

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Sanctuary

FOR THE last two of my almost six-year-long stay at the University, I have lived more or less the same routine. The routine is as follows: wake up, prepare myself, and make an early arrival at our office, maybe catch some coffee along the way, spend the rest of the…

Sierra Madre: Isang Musikal: Traversing the storm between legacy and loss

18

May

By Tricia Anne Daquiz

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Sierra Madre: Isang Musikal: Traversing the storm between legacy and loss

LOVE CAN move the highest mountains. But, when that love is taken for granted, even the tallest will find its way of crumbling down. Sierra Madre: Isang Musikal depicts sacrifice in the face of neglect and unravels how nature always remembers, for what breaks will first bear—until it no longer…

11

May

By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento

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Maternal Catechism

IN OLD Catholic tradition, prayers are recited three to seven times a day. I would like to refer to it as an old tradition because everything is so modern now — education, affection, belief. Many seem to lean toward agnosticism since religion is viewed as limiting and is often imposed…

Literary scholars should ‘agitate’ the world, Palanca Hall of Famer says

08

May

By The Flame Literary

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Literary scholars should ‘agitate’ the world, Palanca Hall of Famer says

LITERARY SCHOLARS must go beyond the usual interactions with their stakeholders, but should also agitate and raise questions about injustices in society, an acclaimed writer and lawyer said. Palanca Hall of Famer Floyd Douglas Nicolas Pichay outlined the obligations of literature scholars who engage with the world, including questioning and…

04

May

By Hjadoeya Calica

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Ang Natitigatig

Dadapo ang mga mata sa kisameng puti at dilaw, Uhaw sa atensiyon ng pusong sa baba dumudungaw. Pasukin ang bahay mong sinimulan, Sa ibabaw ng marmol, doon huling dadasalan. Binuhusan ng tubig na nagpalamig sa ugat, Iyak ng mga anak sa dasalan ang maghuhudyat, ng dugong hindi na mahanap ang…

Nobel laureate and UST honorary professor Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89

15

Apr

By Anna Victoria Asuncion

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Nobel laureate and UST honorary professor Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89

NOBEL PRIZE-winning author and UST honorary professor Mario Vargas Llosa, a celebrated figure known for his bold political commentaries in Latin American literature, passed away on Sunday, April 13. He was 89. Llosa’s death was confirmed in a family statement posted by his son Álvaro Vargas Llosa on X. “His…

08

Apr

By The Flame Literary

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‘Real writing is rewriting’

REEVALUATING ONE’S work during the revision phase is the key to furthering one’s craft as there will never be any perfect first drafts, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee said. Lee, known for his screenplays and novels, hosted “CCP Cine Icons Screenwriting Masterclass with Ricky Lee” a…

Kapeng Barako Club reopens Beans Coffee Shop with bolder and richer flavors

07

Apr

By The Flame Literary

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Kapeng Barako Club reopens Beans Coffee Shop with bolder and richer flavors

Photo by Jessica Luna/ THE FLAME KAPENG BARAKO Club is back and this time, new beans have been added to the mix. Kapeng Barako: Samahan ng mga Bitter was given the spotlight last year when the University’s theater guild Teatro Tomasino had its first live on-stage performance since 2019. This year, the theater…