“Hugaw” by acclaimed Filipino director Lav Diaz is a searing exploration of poverty, exploitation, and the dark, animalistic nature of humanity. The 37 minute short is now available on Solar Studios’ YouTube channel.
Hugaw – Short Film by Lav Diaz
How to update your National ID
Cinderella Superstar: The Life and Legend of Nora Aunor
The life of Nora Aunor is like a dream, it is too beautiful, too good to be true.
What’s in a name?
By Isabel Taylor Escoda. (Originally published in Manila Standard, July 17, 1987.)
The other day at a small gathering, I met a group of our young kababayan who all had very amusing nicknames-the girls were named Toots, Peachy, Bikbik, Ditchay and Jolly. The two boys were called Jigs and Boyet. This latter name, of course, is quite a common Filipino name for boys-who often are also called “Jun,” which is short for Junior. No girl is ever called “Boyet” because this is strictly for boys. Girls are usually called Girlie, Baby, Queenie or even Princess.
Magpatuloy sa pagbasaWelcome Supermart Closes After 76 Years
December 31, 2024, marked the final day of operations for Welcome Supermart, a beloved landmark that had served generations since its founding in 1948.
Review: Green Bones
LRT 1 Fare Matrix
Narito ang kasalukuyang FARE MATRIX kung saan makikita ang pamasahe sa buong linya ng LRT 1 kasama na ang 5 bagong istasyon sa LRT 1 Cavite Extension Phase 1. (Larawan mula sa Light Rail Manila Corporation).
Rituals of two souls among the Bisayan
By Ma. Diosa Labiste (Originally published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 30, 2004)
FORGET aswang and other scary ghouls. The Bisayans, or the people living in the Visayas region, have a deeper reason for remembering the dead this Halloween.
Magpatuloy sa pagbasaReply 1988 Pinoy Teleserye Version
Reply 1988 is an iconic Kdrama that captured viewers’ hearts and is still talked about nine years since its premiere. I am a fan of the series and since the Philippines has adapted several Kdramas, I thought, why not a Pinoy teleserye version that caters to our audience?
Family Kuarta o Kahon
Nothing takes me back to my childhood like Family Kuarta o Kahon. Every Sunday on RPN 9, the late Pepe Pimentel, alongside co-hosts like Encar Benedicto, Racel Tuason, Marissa Sanchez, and Lito Pimentel (and more!), hosted this iconic game show.
Unlike the song and dance numbers typical of Philippine television, I gravitated towards game shows. They were pure entertainment, offering prizes not just for contestants but for viewers at home too. While the prizes weren’t extravagant, the joy came from the games themselves – no need for genius, just pure fun.
How about you? Were you also a fan of Family Kuarta o Kahon?
Tadonggeniuskuno 