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Creatives On Q: Seleena Lacson is a self-made woman worthy of recognition

With a handful of accolades at her age, there’s no doubt this young self-made woman from Davao City is going places.

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Lingkawas, Myanmar: A Mindanao-based initiative in support for peace in Myanmar

Since February 1, 2021, Myanmar has been in political, socio-economic, and cultural turmoil given its leaders' detainment

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For this Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management student, nothing is impossible as long as you keep your eyes on the prize.

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Mindanao Art 2020: Living Art in a New Landscape

Mindanao Art is an annual event that showcases the works of artists from all over Mindanao. It is the largest art event in Mindanao...

Essay: Is Laughter the Best Medicine? How about Crying?

But, does this smile and laughter that is plastered upon almost every Filipino face shield them from any mental health problem?

Kulit Kultura exhibits sculptures at TheBauHaus Gallery in Davao City

Davao City’s TheBauHaus Gallery in Doña Vicenta Subdivision breathes new hope into Mindanao art with one of Mindanao’s first arts events...

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“After everything that's happened in 2020, I’d be lying to myself if I were to write a cheerful song for the holidays,” RJ told The Middle

Maric Gavino releases newest single “Kung Mabalik Na Ang Tanan”

Lucky are those who found love despite a global pandemic. It’s rare to find it these days especially a real, genuine one when looking for...

Chavacano Songs (and Artists) are on a different level

One of the events that caught our attention was the Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2020.

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28 Films to Watch at Home for an Intimate Glimpse of Japanese Life and Culture

...the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) migrates its highly-anticipated Japanese Film Festival to online platform...

Japanese Cinematic Experience Right at Your Home with JFF Plus: Online Festival

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) continues its tradition of bringing quality Japanese films and sharing its diverse culture to the...

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This year, they...announced The Guerrilla Filmathon: Screen life Edition which will be held online and streamed LIVE for everyone to see.

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