The interview with Raul C. Pangalangan, a retired justice of the International Criminal Court which now has custody of former president Rodrigo Duterte, topped CoverStory’s best-read reports in the year just past. The Q&A, titled “The Court has ‘jurisdiction over jurisdiction,’” was conducted by Oliver Teves. The other reports on the best-read list are: •...
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UP’s Tanghal Tertulia wins Best Special Events Production honors at 38th Aliw Awards
The University of the Philippines’ flagship cultural program, Tanghal Tertulia, was announced one of three winners in the Best Special Events Production category at the 38th Aliw Awards held at The Manila Hotel on Dec. 15. Tanghal Tertulia distinguished itself as the only special event mounted by an educational institution of higher learning to be...
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The Manila Symphony Orchestra marks 100 years with a concert in January
On Jan. 22, 1926, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) conducted by founder Alexander Lippay performed Ludwig van Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 in its inaugural concert at the Manila Grand Opera House. Exactly 100 years later, on Jan. 22, 2026, as a reminder of its enduring legacy, the MSO will perform Leonore Overture No. 3...
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Korea-Philippines lantern display lights up the holiday season
What can be most fitting in this most festive time of the year than a profusion of lanterns? Glittering examples of the Philippines’ “parol” and Korea’s Jinju silk lantern are on view in “Light the Season: A Korea-Philippines Lantern Display” presented by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and the National Commission for...
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The timeless ‘La Boheme’ goes to Baguio on Nov. 26
La Boheme, the beloved, timeless though tragic opera by Giacomo Puccini, will be performed on Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Baguio (UB) Gymnasium on Assumption Road, Baguio City. The performance is free and open to the public. An outreach project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in collaboration with the...
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As ‘Tino’ and ‘Uwan’ leave their mark, Haribon marks 53 years of protecting nature’s first line of defense
The devastation wrought by Typhoons “Tino” and “Uwan” made more Filipinos aware of how forests provide protection during storms. This is the continuing advocacy of the Haribon Foundation throughout five decades of science-based, community-centered conservation work. With only 24% forest cover remaining, the Philippines is losing its most critical natural defense against climate disasters. Healthy...
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Open letter to the President: A cry from the transport sector for leadership with heart
Dear President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., With utmost respect and unwavering faith in your leadership, we, the Drivers, Operators and Members of the Transport Cooperatives, come before you as loyal partners in your vision of a Bagong Pilipinas. The Public Transport Modernization Program stands as one of your most important legacies—a symbol of progress and...
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Dulaang UP pays tribute to National Artist for Theater Tony Mabesa
After the success of Nanay Bangis and Mga Anak ng Unos, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returns to the stage by paying tribute to its founder, the late National Artist for Theater Antonio “Tony” Mabesa. The tribute, titled “Para Kay Tony: Tungo sa Ginintuang Alaala,” is a twin bill showcasing productions that capture the...