Spirit of freedom captured in poetry
“Ericson Acosta was physically in prison but his creative imagination and his political resistance soared above dismal conditions and made him free.”
Spirit of freedom captured in poetry
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‘Nanay Mameng,’ the story of the urban poor
‘Nanay Mameng,’ the story of the urban poor
A new play on Carmen “Nanay Mameng” Deunida will show who she was before she became an activist.
‘Cordillera Heroes’ | The mountains’ vast, true wealth
‘Cordillera Heroes’ | The mountains’ vast, true wealth
During the dark days of Martial Law and up to the present, the mountains and rivers of the Cordilleras have been a flowing source of inspiration and hope, because of heroes who dedicated their lives to defend the right to life, land and self-determination.
Luneta rallyists dance, laugh, ‘stand up and sign’ against pork barrel
Luneta rallyists dance, laugh, ‘stand up and sign’ against pork barrel
A year after the Million People March rally against pork barrel, a smaller, but still upbeat crowd showed up, and with sharper calls, now pointed against President Aquino.
The national language | Evolution through revolution
The national language | Evolution through revolution
SPECIAL REPORT: The national democratic movement is uniting the country toward a national language, as it advances radical, societal changes.
‘When Strong Winds Blow’| Book for children hopes to help typhoon survivors
‘When Strong Winds Blow’| Book for children hopes to help typhoon survivors
“While it can take a long time for rebuilding to occur, the emotional impacts can take even longer to resolve, especially for children.”
Gabriela honors Nora Aunor for US bases film, Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo
Gabriela honors Nora Aunor for US bases film, Minsa’y Isang Gamu-gamo
The recognition, according to Gabriela, also serves as a protest against Aquino’s rejection of Aunor’s nomination as National Artist.
Does it resonate with the audience?
Does it resonate with the audience?
Is there a way of combining what is popular and what could be considered as a quality book in contemporary Philippine Literature to encourage more readers?
Why was Nora Aunor left out in the proclamation of National Artists?
Why was Nora Aunor left out in the proclamation of National Artists?
Nora Aunor and her most memorable films represented the opposite of what the Aquino administration stands for.
The shapes and colors of protest during the Independence day rallies
The shapes and colors of protest during the Independence day rallies
Measuring almost two meters wide, less than three meters high and seven meters long, the “golden pig” was purposefully made big “because the pork barrel is gigantic.”
Artists criticize reality TV show’s ‘decadent influence on youth culture’
Artists criticize reality TV show’s ‘decadent influence on youth culture’
“This supposed challenge [to pose nude for a painting session] was not just about testing the housemates’ determination in completing their ‘weekly task,’ nor was it for the painter’s advocacy. Rather, it was about kuya’s exercise of authority over the contestant in the name of publicity and ratings.”
Verses for Andrea Rosal and Baby Diona
Verses for Andrea Rosal and Baby Diona
Poets show their solidarity with political prisoner Andrea Rosal who lost her newborn daughter May 18.
Entertainment, trivia to dominate media with entry of foreign investments
Entertainment, trivia to dominate media with entry of foreign investments
“They [foreign investors] would invest here not to develop Philippine media or to enlighten Filipinos but to gain profits.” – Dean Luis Teodoro
‘Nanay Mameng’ and the struggle of the Filipino people
‘Nanay Mameng’ and the struggle of the Filipino people
A play about the life and struggles of Nanay Mameng and the urban poor.
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