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A community portal and forum for literary and journalistic writing and freelancing. Also contains poems, short stories and essays. Articles are written in english or ilokano.
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Beyond Fashion
Attractive and colorful, beads are among every modern fashionista’s must-haves. Matched and mixed appropriately, they can transform a simple outfit into something to die for, and make the wearer stand out. But beads are really nothing modern. And w...
Bataan Rising
When we look at Bataan through the lens of history, we think of its fall on that sad day of April 9, 1942 when more than 70,000 Filipino and American soldiers surrendered to the Japanese forces after prolonged battles. Then, we think of the cruel Dea...
Juan S.P. Hidalgo Jr., 21 others, named Outstanding Artists
Ilocano literary luminary, Juan S.P. Hidalgo Jr., was among the 22 artists honored with the Outstanding Artist Award by the International Theater Institute (ITI) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) during the celebration of Wo...
Enlightening minutes with the Agtas of Bicol
When, as a media practitioner, I was invited to attend the Timpuyog Festival, a coming together of the indigenous people (IP) of Luzon, spearheaded by NCCA in October 2008. I was so excited that I would be able to shake hands with the country’s cou...
Two Days to Go Before National Arts Festival
The wait is almost over. The Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) officially opens February 1, 2009 via simultaneous activities in two venues: at the NCCA’s TV show, Sining Gising, and at the Concert at the Park. It will also be simultaneo...
