Gigie Santiago on the Evolving Meaning of Tattoos
Tattoos occupy an ambivalent partition in our collective consciousness. From culture to culture and across…
Luke Espiritu is Empowering the Working Class through Storytelling
Like a walking Jay-Z lyric, senatorial aspirant Luke Espiritu is melodically commanding. The 47-year-old…
Gabriel Villegas on Nurturing Creative Spaces with The Den
While Escolta is famed as a street for trade, commerce, and altering memories and experiences, one couldn’t…
Martin David on the Heart and Sole of Philippine Sneaker Culture
By now, talking about the popularity of sneakers seems redundant. This humble and functional footwear has…
Jordy Navarra of TOYO Eatery on Reinventing Filipino Cuisine
Ever tried to describe what Filipino cuisine tastes like to someone who’s not familiar with it? Is it…
Paulina Almira on the Path of Artistry, NFTs, and Responsible Digital Citizenship
Paulina Almira would write “digital artist” on a tag asking for her occupation. Ditching the tag and poring…
Mark Salvatus Blurs the Lines in Art and Everyday Life
From being a fresh advertising graduate exploring teaching at the University of Santo Tomas many years ago,…
Mitzi Jonelle Tan on Why the Youth are Speaking Up for the Planet
Before August 2018, the whole world didn’t know who Greta Thunberg was. She was just a 15-year-old girl who…
Ram Bautista, Angela Gaddi, and Miko Sandejas on Making Art Digestible with Vintana
When it comes to art in the Philippines, there is still a level of hesitation from the general public.…
Manila Community Radio is Bringing the Underground to the Airwaves
Contrary to popular belief, the music scene has remained alive and well despite the onslaught of the…