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And the Breadwinner Is…: A fragmented portrayal of modern-day heroes’ struggles

29

Dec

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And the Breadwinner Is…: A fragmented portrayal of modern-day heroes’ struggles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1OiWrv5gFY AFTER YEARS of quest in a different land, who would welcome the hero as he returns to his homeland? Is it the warmth of a harmonious and stable family or another quest only he can solve? Directed by Palanca Hall of Famer Jun Robles Lana, “And the Breadwinner Is…” is…

Isang Himala: Healing the wounds of blind belief

27

Dec

By Maria Althea Javier

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Isang Himala: Healing the wounds of blind belief

https://youtu.be/m52TDD_xE3Q?si=riXIfoU6tOzwlhbk WHEN THE ordinary human hand grants vision to the blind, heals the flesh of the wounded and gives hope to the hopeless, all skepticism seems to fly out of the window. In 1982, many were left pondering whether miracles exist when Himala, regarded as one of the greatest, if not…

Mary: Portraying the Blessed Mother as one of us

25

Dec

By Bettina Katryn Reyes

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Mary: Portraying the Blessed Mother as one of us

https://youtu.be/d74vHvsACSs?si=zBWPAX1o2sLyHkR7 THE STAR of Bethlehem soars brightly in the night sky; a newborn child lays in a manger, surrounded by His mother and father. This imagery is no stranger to the holiday season. After all, the birth of Jesus Christ is the reason behind the Christmas celebration. But behind this…

15

Dec

By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento

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Sa Malawak na Parang

MAYROONG MGA pagkakataong hindi natin maipagkakaila ang takbo ng oras. Sino nga naman ang mag-aakala na paparating na naman ang Kapaskuhan? “Kaunting banat pa,” bulong ng aking isipan. Nilapag ko ang aking palad sa malawak na parang ng unibersidad, ang kislap ng mga palamuti at bungisngis ng mga tao sa…

08

Dec

By The Flame Literary

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Drifting Daydreams

IN THE heart of the floating market, the sun’s rays shimmer on the water against the dozen tiny star-shaped lanterns. Vibrant canopies stretch over small wooden boats. The scents of murky water and fresh fruits linger in the air. The boatman grips his oar with his gnarled hand. He glances…

02

Dec

By The Flame Literary

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Let the Light In

MY LAIR has been shrinking for weeks. The walls are closing in, constricting the life out of me. God knows how hard I’ve tried to escape. The scratches on my palm from pushing back the concrete and the bruises on my arm from trying to break down walls are testaments…

24

Nov

By Anthea Anika de Sales

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Special Delivery

THE SILENCE of the empty deli is the only company he has. The quiet humming of the fluorescent lights and the ceiling fans match the pace of his breathing, which gradually speeds up the more he takes in the empty tables and unoccupied chairs. The counter used to be filled…

Hello, Love, Again: A sequel that shredded its predecessor’s beauty into pieces

23

Nov

By Franz Zoe Stoelzl Baroña

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Hello, Love, Again: A sequel that shredded its predecessor’s beauty into pieces

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRBHJPic9zc SEQUELS EXIST to strengthen character arcs and propel the story in a cathartic manner. Hello, Love, Again, however, falls short of this expectation, stripping away the grounded foundation that its predecessor had already succeeded in establishing. Hello, Love, Again is a 2024 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana,…

Artlets instructors bag first prizes in 72nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards

23

Nov

By Francis Miguell Sta. Rosa

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Artlets instructors bag first prizes in 72nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards

TWO INSTRUCTORS of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters were among the winners feted during the 72nd Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards on Nov. 22. Department of Creative Writing instructor Joel Toledo bagged the first prize in the poetry category with his poetry collection Silángan. Department of Filipino instructor Mark…

Fixed way of storytelling a danger to creative writers, says Palanca winner

23

Nov

By The Flame Literary

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Fixed way of storytelling a danger to creative writers, says Palanca winner

THERE IS danger in teaching a fixed way of writing as it may limit the creativity of students when it comes to approaching their literary pieces, a Palanca award-winning author said. During the literary dialogue “Everything is Conversation,” fictionist and editor Vicente Garcia Groyon cited the risks of teaching in…