Members of Manobo Pulangiyon linked arms during a press conference in Quezon city as they denounced being denied of access to their 1,000- hectare ancestral land that was leased out since 1986 to the Klating Development Corp., formerly Cesar Fortich Inc. via the award of Forestry Land Graze Management  Agreement (FLGMA) No. 122, a production sharing agreement between the company and the government to develop, manage and utilize the grading lands. 

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There's an old saying that goes, "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have." But what if, hidden behind those polished ties and sleek heels, lies a culture of toxicity that no outfit can mask? What if the real dressing required isn't what's on the outside, but an internal gear shift towards respect and mutual understanding?


Co-workers can make or break office culture

With advanced treatments for leprosy in today’s world, it’s hard to imagine that during the early 1900’s, such people were treated as “untouchables.”

Culion Museum named ‘National Cultural Treasure’

This homeless man sleeps inside the culvert pipe lying at the center island of Roxas Boulevard Buendia side, which protects him from the scorching sun and rain. 

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The Senate leadership remains undecided on whether to incorporate the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge into their regular flag-raising ceremonies, despite the House of Representatives' plans to adopt the practice.

Senate still undecided on 'Bagong Pilipinas' hymn

Music, a universal language that transcends borders, holds a special place in the vibrant culture of the Philippines. More than just a source of entertainment, it has become a potent tool for activism, giving voice to the voiceless and striking a chord of unity in times of sociopolitical unrest.

Activists sing a different tune:  social awareness 

In her opening remarks at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City for the “Switch” concert of Roustem Saitkoulov on piano and Grzegorz Nowak as conductor with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), Lagunense singer, music educator and arts manager Michelle Nikki Junia spoke glowingly of the tremendous presence of Filipino youth watching and listening in the historic show.

Singer, music educator, arts manager Michelle Nikki Junia encourages Filipino youth to watch, listen to classics

Of all the future big screen releases in the international filmmaking course, what captivates music artist ang educator Michelle Nikki Junia is the screening of the film " Maria Montessori," the life and times of Maria Montessori, the trailblazer in Montessori education.

Film on Maria Montessori inspires Lagunense music artist, educator Michelle Nikki Junia

Upang mapayabong pa ang kultura ng pananaliksik sa pagsasalin sa Pilipinas, inaanyayahan ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) ang mga dalubhasa na magpasa ng mga panukalang saliksik para sa Gawad Ponciano B.P. Pineda sa Araling Salin [KWF Grant sa Saliksik].

KWF, tumatanggap na ng ‘panukalang saliksik’ para sa Araling Salin

The islands of Panay and Guimaras are embarking on a comprehensive journey of cultural mapping, a project prioritized by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and propelled by the synergistic collaboration between the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV). This initiative not only marks a significant milestone in the preservation of Filipino culture but also sets a benchmark for local and national development through heritage.


Mapping the Soul: Preserving Panay and Guimaras' Cultural Legacy

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