Do you see time as an arbitrary social construct? You know, a thing we all agreed to so we can make sense of the changes we experience in life and around us? Why we grow up and old, why wine tastes better with age, why we sleep at night and wake up when the sun […]
Category: Arts & Culture
Something’s burnt! For chronically punctual people, a time wasted is a time lost. What could’ve been spent on something useful and productive all went down the drain. Agree? The modern concept of positive thinking disagrees. It’s called the ‘Burnt Toast Theory’ coined on TikTok — a silver lining, basically. It teaches us to view our […]
JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE MET
For years, I would pass by this old decrepit structure a few blocks away from the Manila City Hall. The MET Manila, or The Metropolitan Theater, the place that housed various arts and cultural pursuits, had to close its doors — left to wait for some sort of resurgence. Many years had passed but the […]
August is designated as the country’s History Month simply because many events that transpired during this month molded the Philippines into the country that it is now. In the spirit of celebrating such a meaningful month, we once again bring to life the story of two of the most, if not the most, iconic roads […]
Cavite, famously known as the home of many of our National Heroes. It is for this reason that it earned its moniker, The Land of the Brave. The many nation-building events that transpired on its land are also why it’s called the History Capital of the Philippines. From being at the forefront of the Spanish […]
Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing with my life?”, “Where am I supposed to go?”, “Who am I supposed to be?” Then, you and “The Peregrines” are stuck in the same dilemma. Join them as they take a leap of faith and go on a journey to the promised land to seek […]
Writer: Von Legolas Atienza “Because of PKYF, I met new strangers and we [became] friends,” recalled Mark John Millena via email. Millena was one of the best-performing delegates of the Philippine-Korean Youth Forum (PKYF) on its inaugural installment in 2021. Returning for its 3rd installment this year, the PKYF is UP Arirang’s flagship […]
So many things to celebrate in June – from Freedom Day to Father’s Day and other max and mini celebrations in between. What better way for Pinoys to bring on the good vibes and keep the laughter rolling than with good food and free-flowing, ice-cold beer. Not just any beer though. But high-quality craft beers […]
Are the calls for women empowerment still an uphill battle these days? A member of the audience asked during the talkback session of the newest stage play of Dulaang UP, ‘Kung Paano Nanalo sa Karera si Rosang Taba’ — a bold question to ask in a crowd filled with women and their allies. Aptly put, […]
After two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to a global health crisis, Dulaang UP reopened its doors through the staging of Floy Quintos’ The Reconciliation Dinner at the University Theater Main Hall Stage in November 2022. After the successful run of The Reconciliation Dinner, Dulaang UP’s first offering for […]