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Undergraduate Thesis

Carolino, John Von D., Sibal, Gianna Paula T., Tibayan, Andrea Mae U. •

Status Update: Life after
 [typing] - A Dramaturgical Analysis of Filipinos’ Grief Performance on Facebook

Through a dramaturgical lens, my co-researchers and I explored online grief in wake of physical restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our undergraduate thesis was awarded Best Thesis for academic year 2021-2022 under the Communication department of the Ateneo de Manila University.

Rappler

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Kalabaw Kolektib shines limelight on new generation of Filipino komiks

A myriad of unique and complex stories can be found in the pages of Filipino komiks. From Mars Ravelo’s array of classic local superheroes which includes Darna and Captain Barbell, to the horrors found in the story of Trese, the comics scene in the Philippines is a wealth of vibrant stories worth telling.

Currently, the komiks scene is a relatively small but thriving community of artists who have a passion for visual storytelling. The advent of the digital age may have made print comics a novelty, but initiatives like Kalabaw Kolektib are putting komiks back at the forefront.
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Makati's The Curator among Asia's top 50 bars for 2021

“We want to extend our heartiest congratulations to all the bars named in the list. We hope that the announcement of the 2021 ranking – as well as the publication, for the first time, of those ranked from 51 to 100 – will provide optimism and encouragement to all bars as travel routes gradually open up and guests begin to plan their next fine-drinking experiences,” Asia’s 50 Best Bars Content Editor Mark Sansom said in a press release.
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'The Crown' season 5 to start filming in July

Critically-acclaimed Netflix period drama series The Crown is gearing up to shoot its 5th season in July, according to a Variety report.

The iconic British royals will be portrayed by a new set of actors, with Elizabeth Debicki playing Princess Diana, Dominick West starring as Prince Charles, Imelda Stauton as the Queen, and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, filming continued for The Crown and other British shows due to quick action by various film organizations in the country, such as the British Film Institute.

Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon

ONE YEAR TO GO: 7 Million is key - Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon Manifesto [ENG]

It starts with one vote.
Imagine a nation where a single thumbprint can make a significant impact in creating the future we desire?
Some may say it’s naive, but we believe that we can achieve this as soon as now.
We have witnessed COVID-19 cases rise to over a million as the poor and marginalized worry about how they
will earn money. Moreover, millions of Filipinos are still struggling without a job. Now, they are anxious about
how food will be placed on the table of their loved ones amidst the rampant hunger that they face every day.

PITONG MILYON: Susi Sa Ating Kinabukasan - Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon Manifesto [FIL]

Nagsisimula ang pagbabago sa isang boto.
Para sa iba, mukhang panaginip lamang ito. Ngunit, naniniwala kami na maaabot ang pangarap na ito para sa
kinabukasan ng milyun-milyong Pilipino.
Sa kabuuan, mahigit 1 milyon na ang naitalang kaso ng COVID-19 sa Pilipinas. Patuloy pa rin ang paghihirap
ng karamihan sa pagkawala ng kanilang trabaho. Dulot ng kahirapang dinadala ng pandemya, maraming
Pilipino ang nagugutom at nangangailangan ng tulong.

Heights Ateneo

Articles, folios, and contributions

‘Alab’ Virtual Folio Launch Highlights Grievances as a Radical Call to Action

Heights Ateneo released the Second Regular Folio of A.Y. 2020-2021 entitled ‘Alab’ on May 20-21, 2021. With the theme of grievances, the folio was a response to its preceding themeless folio that reflected collective grief. Editor-in-Chief Zofia Agama says that as grievances are “grief embodied, concretized, fleshed, and incited,” they are a way of moving forward. With this, Alab revolves around the question: at a time of perpetual unrest and historical injustice, how are grievances an imperative response, an assent to solidarity, and a call to action in times of upheaval?
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How Stories of Survivorship in Art and Literature Incite Protest

Almost two years ago, hundreds of students and faculty members protested in front of the Horacio De La Costa hall as a way of denouncing sexual harassment at the Ateneo de Manila University. Carla* was among the people who marched and shouted in the Loyola Schools, despite her initial hesitations.

“[It was] amazing to see how many people showed up,” Carla recalls; emphasizing how cathartic it felt for her to march in the rally. For the first time, she felt recognized as she stood her ground with people who shared

Social Media

The GUIDON

Inquiry

Features

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When grief arrives

Sometimes, I look back and think of my family. At first, I’m certain that there are six of us. A faint montage of memories crawls its way into my mind: Typically one of my dad coming home from work, my older sisters chatting about some television show on our couch, and my mother who had just brought home merienda for all of us to share. However, I come back to reality and realize that those interlaced images are nothing more than memories of what once was. I often feel a subtle pinch in my heart
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Dancing to the rhythm of life

From Santa's Real Elves, The GUIDON Interactive - In the highly-urbanized Ortigas City, it’s easy to get caught up in the fast-paced environment of a city where every move counts for your paycheck. Just a couple of kilometers away from the hustle and bustle is Parang, Marikina, where you’ll meet 27-year-old and father of two Lunar Victor who frequents the Ortigas area as a cargo analyst in a business process outsourcing (BPO) company. His job entails monitoring the logistics of the company’s shipping services by determining cost-effective ways
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TALAB talk frames music as a catalyst for hope

MUNIMUNI MEMBERS Owen Castro (flute and vocals) and Adj Jiao (guitar and vocals) spoke about the power of songs in “Music in a Time of Turmoil,” a talk spearheaded by the Ateneo Musicians’ Pool for Talakayang Alay ng Bayan last October 8. Instead of performing their heart-wrenching classics, Castro and Jiao opened up about the way music moves people during difficult moments.

Castro began talking about the ability of music to convey messages and experiences. He disclosed his struggle with bipola
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Success in spaces

WITH A RELATIONSHIP that dates back to pre-colonial times—built from economic ties and shared cultural identities—it’s no wonder that the Filipinos and the Chinese have managed to adapt to each other’s cultures. One such manifestation of this would be how, every January, the Filipino-Chinese community paints the country red during the Lunar New Year season with a myriad of traditions that promise luck for the rest of the year. Another undeniably prominent assimilated custom would be feng shui—a