(First person account of the people’s protests in Manila during the anniversary of Marcos’ declaration of martial law in 1972, September 21, 2021 – Ed). Blockhouse. This was the tactic used by the Philippine National Police to prevent participants from massing uip in the #TamaNa #WakasanNa rally at Liwasang Bonifacio (September 21, 49th anniversary of…
By: Nikka G. Valenzuela – Reporter / Philippine Daily Inquirer/April 18, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The Maginhawa Community Pantry is not just a small bamboo cart containing fresh produce and other food, but a powerful idea that has come out during this time of sweeping pandemic when many Filipinos don’t have the means to feed…
Reflections on the upcoming 500th anniversary of Philippine-Spanish relations in 2021 By: Virgilio A. Reyes Jr., November 23, 2020 When I was growing up in Manila in the 1960s and ’70s, the Spanish language was no longer as vibrant as it had been in the prewar era, when Filipino poets such as Jesus Balmori or…
By: Renzo Acosta, INQUIRER.net / June 21, 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Manila is burning. Hell, the world is burning! Conflicts, violence, and COVID-19 pandemic continue to alter everyday life across the world. Yet, in spite of it all, drag queens remain a constant source of respite and a sense of belonging. From the iconic films…
Ratziel San Juan (Philstar.com) – November 13, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Progressive artist group Panday Sining has been under fire for painting protest slogans such as “Presyo, Ibaba! Sahod, Itaas!” and “US-China Layas!” at the Lagusnilad underpass in Manila. The city’s Department of Engineering and Public Works has since led the repainting of the affected…