Filipino nurses continue to struggle for a better life
The Covid-19 pandemic deepened the dire straits of Filipino nurses, which is why comedy skits parodying their working conditions or even their provincial accents add insult to their plight
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Eid al-Adha: When sacrifice is a feast
Filipino Muslims gather at Manila's Rizal Park for an early morning prayer in celebration of Eid al-Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice June 16. Photos and video by Bullit Marquez for VERA Files
The visual arts journey of Alma Ang
Island painter Alma Ang from Virac, Catanduanes is in two art exhibits in Metro Manila.
Carmina Burana at Samsung Theater June 14 and15
Many dance memories come to mind as National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes prepares for the restaging of Carmina Burana June 14 and15 at the Samsung Theater for Performing Arts.
‘Pay up,’ climate activists send message to rich countries
A press release by the protestors said “We strongly call on the G7 to fulfill their obligations and urgently deliver climate finance so that poor countries can take action and tackle a crisis they did not cause.”
Rosario Bitanga: Abstraction prevails
Evocative and atmospheric, Rosario Bitanga's works draw upon the natural world, the four elements of Earth-Fire-Water-Air, into abstract movements and emotions that form the core of her artmaking.
Atin Ito convoy reaches fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc under watchful eye of China’s Coast Guard
The determination of Filipinos to assert their rights over Bajo de Masinloc, popularly known as Scarborough Shoal despite the presence of several Chinese vessels including that of Chinese Coast Guard.
Ambeth Ocampo’s appreciation for ‘useless information’ and the Philippine-American war
The Philippine-American war started on February 4, 1899 or 125 years ago -- when Private William Walter Grayson fired the first shot.
Hindi dapat forever ang Kawa
Kawa-kawang manok, kawa-kawang gulay, kawa-kawang pagkain na katumbas ay kawa-kawang pagmamahal para sa kapwa. Pakinggan ang kwento at adbokasiyang “food revolution” ng Kawa Pilipinas dito sa Ep. 23 ng What the F?! Podcast.
