What begins as a test of strength and technique is becoming something more for a growing number of Metro Manila climbers: a chance to meet people, solve problems together, and find a community beyond the wall. Kevin Amparado, a 22-year-old DevOps engineer, had no intention of climbing that afternoon. It was around 4 p.m., and...
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Solidarity festivals push LGBTQIA+ rights for love, dignity, and freedom
As Pride Month nears its end on June 30, LGBTQIA+ communities and their supporters will hold festivals, marches, solidarity programs and other activities in major cities nationwide. At the heart of the celebrations is the Lov3Laban sa Diliman 2025, the flagship festival of Pride PH, scheduled at the University of the Philippines Diliman on June...
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‘Balagtasan’ and ‘kundiman’ finals highlight National Poetry Day rites
The Quezon City government is leading rites to mark this year’s National Poetry Day (Pambansang Araw ng Pagtula) on Nov. 22, the birthday of eminent Filipino poet and “King of Balagtasan” Jose Corazon de Jesus, popularly known as Huseng Batute. Huseng Batute’s legacy of patriotism through poetry continues with activities organized by the Quezon City...